Best open-source SIEM tools

Open-source SIEM tools you can self-host and inspect. A neutral list of the open-source SIEM options in our directory, compared on capabilities, deployment, and sources. We do not crown a single winner; tools are listed alphabetically.

3 tools listed|2026|No editorial scoring

What this shortlist looks at

Tools listed here

Elastic Security

Teams wanting open-source flexibility with enterprise SIEM capabilities and no per-GB ingest pricing

Open-source SIEM and security analytics built on the ELK Stack

Open-source SIEM and security analytics built on the ELK Stack

Graylog

Teams needing cost-effective log management with SIEM capabilities and an intuitive user experience

Open-source log management and SIEM platform with intuitive analytics

Open-source log management and SIEM platform with intuitive analytics

Wazuh

Organizations wanting a free, comprehensive SIEM/XDR platform with strong compliance capabilities

Open-source unified XDR and SIEM platform

Open-source unified XDR and SIEM platform