Matano
Privacy-first alternative
Why teams pick it
Vendor‑neutral storage format ensures data ownership.
Open-source alternatives to Elastic Security SIEM
Compare community-driven replacements for Elastic Security SIEM in siem & threat detection workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
Elastic Security SIEM
Elastic SIEM centralizes security data, enables hunting and detections aligned to MITRE ATT&CK, and links with the Elastic platform for investigation.Read more
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- 5Alternatives
- 4Active development
Recent commits in the last 6 months
- 2Permissive licenses
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to Elastic Security SIEM.
Start with these picks
These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing Elastic Security SIEM.
RedELK
Fastest to get started
Why teams pick it
Launch quickly with streamlined setup and onboarding.
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OSSEC
Unified host-based intrusion detection, log analysis, and response platform
Active developmentIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsC
Why teams choose it
- File integrity monitoring with real‑time alerts
- Log analysis across multiple platforms
- Rootkit and policy compliance detection
Watch for
Steeper learning curve for complex rule tuning
Migration highlight
Detect unauthorized file changes
Immediate alerts when critical system files are modified, enabling rapid investigation.
RedELK
Centralized SIEM for Red Teams to monitor and detect Blue Team activity
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployPython
Why teams choose it
- Centralized aggregation of operational logs from multiple Red Team servers
- Enriched traffic logs from redirectors enabling detection of Blue Team investigations
- Searchable Kibana dashboards with built-in views for screenshots, IOCs, and keystrokes
Watch for
Requires Elasticsearch/Kibana stack, which may be resource‑intensive
Migration highlight
Multi‑team Red Team campaign monitoring
Aggregates logs from all teamservers, enabling coordinated analysis and real‑time alerts across the entire operation.
Sigma
Standardized, vendor-agnostic signatures for log-based threat detection
Active developmentFast to deployPython
Why teams choose it
- Continuously growing, community‑reviewed rule set (>3,000 rules)
- Vendor‑agnostic format works with any log source or SIEM
- Multiple rule types: generic, hunting, emerging threat
Watch for
Rules must be mapped to each SIEM’s query language
Migration highlight
Unified detection across heterogeneous log sources
Deploy a single rule set that generates consistent alerts regardless of the underlying SIEM.
Matano
Serverless security data lake for AWS with detection-as-code
Permissive licensePrivacy-firstIntegration-friendlyRust
Why teams choose it
- Normalize unstructured logs into a structured, real‑time data lake using Apache Iceberg.
- Integrates out‑of‑the‑box with 50+ security log sources and custom VRL pipelines.
- Detection‑as‑code with Python, including automatic Sigma import.
Watch for
Tied to AWS services; not multi‑cloud out of the box.
Migration highlight
Reduce SIEM licensing costs
Ingest all security logs into Matano’s data lake and query with Athena, eliminating the need for expensive third‑party SIEM storage.
Wazuh
Unified security platform for detection, response, and compliance
Active developmentFast to deployIntegration-friendlyC
Why teams choose it
- Agent‑based real‑time threat detection with signature and anomaly analysis
- Centralized log collection and rule‑based correlation via Elastic Stack
- File integrity monitoring and automated vulnerability assessment
Watch for
Initial configuration can be complex for small teams
Migration highlight
PCI DSS compliance monitoring
Continuous file integrity checks and configuration assessments generate audit‑ready reports, simplifying PCI validation.
Choosing a siem & threat detection alternative
Teams replacing Elastic Security SIEM in siem & threat detection workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
- 4 options are actively maintained with recent commits.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from Elastic Security SIEM.