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Beats vs Logstash
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| Fact | Beats | Logstash |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Java |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 13k | 15k |
| Latest | v9.5.6 | v9.5.6 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 64 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Beats replaces Logstash. Alternatives to Logstash →
PartialLightweight shippers for logs and metrics that forward data, with only basic processing.
Beats
Beats
✓ signed The latest release, v9.5.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Logstash
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