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Beats vs Fluentd
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| Fact | Beats | Fluentd |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Ruby |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 13k | 14k |
| Latest | v9.5.6 | v1.20.1 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 61 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 64 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Logstash. Alternatives to Logstash →
PartialBeatsLightweight shippers for logs and metrics that forward data, with only basic processing.
Full replacementFluentdCollects, filters and routes logs through plugins, as a Ruby service.
Beats
Beats
✓ signed The latest release, v9.5.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Fluentd
unsigned The latest release, v1.20.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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