Elastic

by Elastic

Search, observability, and security.

4.4(2,000)Databases & Backends

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Elastic
Pricing: Freemium — Free
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web, Self Hosted, Api
Best for: Enterprise, Data Teams
Editor rating: 4.4 / 5
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA, USA

What is Elastic?

Elastic is a databases tool from Elastic. Elastic (Elasticsearch) powers search, logging, observability, and security analytics.

Elastic uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to enterprise, data-teams and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.

Standout strengths include powerful & flexible, huge ecosystem, self-host or cloud. Worth weighing: complex to operate.

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Cloud

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Pros

Powerful & flexible
Huge ecosystem
Self-host or cloud

Cons

Complex to operate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elastic?

Elastic (Elasticsearch) powers search, logging, observability, and security analytics.

How much does Elastic cost?

Elastic is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Elastic have a free trial?

Elastic offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Elastic support?

Elastic is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.