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Graylog vs OpenSearch
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| Fact | Graylog | OpenSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 8.2k | 14k |
| Latest | 7.1.9 | 3.9.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 43 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 29+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 104 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Splunk. Alternatives to Splunk →
Full replacementGraylogLog collection, search, dashboards and alerts, with its own query syntax instead of SPL.
PartialOpenSearchLog search and analytics with OpenSearch Dashboards.
Graylog
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OpenSearch
- 3.9.02026-09-29Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 3.9.0
- 3.8.02026-08-05Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 3.8.0
- 2.19.62026-07-06Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 2.19.6
- 3.7.02026-06-09Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 3.7.0
- 3.6.02026-04-07Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 3.6.0
Graylog
unsigned The latest release, 7.1.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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OpenSearch
✓ signed The latest release, 3.9.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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