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Elastic Security vs Google Chronicle Suite comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.9
Elastic Security is cost-effective, offers significant financial benefits, and is community-friendly, though premium support receives some criticism.
Sentiment score
5.2
Users are still assessing ROI, finding potential value in cloud billing and comparing with DNIF for long-term impact.
It does not require hefty security budgets and can be deployed for enterprise security effectively.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
Feedback on Elastic Security support is mixed, with community resources praised but technical support often inconsistent and improved communication needed.
Sentiment score
6.9
Google Chronicle Suite's customer service is generally positive, but some users note delays; recent staffing improvements are acknowledged.
Support is prompt and helpful.
Most of the time when my team encounters issues, they receive responses within 24 hours.
We are a critical project for them at this moment, and they provide excellent service.
They are slow, and the initial responses often require more information rather than providing helpful solutions.
I have faced challenges with technical support from Sentinel, though Sentinel support is better than Google's, while Splunk support is also not that great.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Elastic Security scales effectively across business sizes, though infrastructure, licensing, and resource management adjustments may be necessary.
Sentiment score
7.8
Google Chronicle Suite is praised for scalability, handling large data volumes efficiently on Google infrastructure, suitable for diverse needs.
It allows us to think about specific use cases, such as gathering malicious IPs in a single view and analyzing threats based on geolocation.
I rate the scalability of Google Chronicle Suite as ten out of ten.
Google Chronicle Suite is very scalable, being a cloud-based solution.
In the cloud-native space, the problem is that if you require additional devices, you might have to work on custom applications.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Elastic Security is stable and reliable, but big data challenges require proper configuration for optimal performance and care during upgrades.
Sentiment score
7.9
Google Chronicle Suite is praised for reliability and stability, with minor issues in small POC environments but generally performs well.
In terms of stability, I would rate Elastic a solid eight out of ten.
I rate the stability of Google Chronicle Suite as a nine, as I have not encountered any stability issues.
 

Room For Improvement

Users seek better authentication, automation, machine learning, intuitive design, scalability, integration, training resources, and pricing transparency in Elastic Security.
Google Chronicle Suite requires user-friendly enhancements in dashboard, API integration, log management, alerting, and threat intelligence features.
CrowdStrike and Defender have more established threat intelligence integration due to having a larger client base.
My security testing team continuously reports vulnerabilities, and we have to fix and update the versions frequently.
Elastic Security consumes a lot of resources, requiring a substantial deployment setup.
The graphical user interface could be improved to enhance user experience.
The UI is the primary challenge in need of improvement.
Google Chronicle Suite lacks near time detection.
 

Setup Cost

Elastic Security offers a competitive pricing model with a free core version, suitable for small to medium enterprises.
Google Chronicle offers flexible, competitive pricing but can become costly for larger businesses with additional platforms.
The pricing is reasonable, especially for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), making it a viable option for businesses building their security infrastructure.
This is beneficial for SMEs as they do not need extensive budgets for security solutions.
Elastic Security is considered cost-effective, especially at lower EPS levels.
It's neither expensive nor cheap, and I believe it is a justified price for the features offered.
Compared to a SIEM like Microsoft Sentinel, it is much more affordable.
I experience Chronicle as less expensive and less complicated than Azure.
 

Valuable Features

Elastic Security impresses with indexing, visualization, search, AI, scalability, open-source nature, and free, customizable dashboards.
Google Chronicle Suite excels in threat response, seamless integration, automation, and cost-effective data management for audits and compliance.
Elastic Security offers good insight regarding alerts, reports, and cases.
Elastic Security offers advanced features such as machine learning and integration with ChatGPT.
We require rapid processing speed for alerts and event data, and Elastic Security is very efficient at handling this level of data.
They also combine their source solution into one product, allowing for out-of-the-box playbook creation and incident response.
The AI infused into the platform helps in investigations and rule creation.
The automated response feature allows for immediate actions like isolating infected machines or blocking malicious IP addresses.
 

Categories and Ranking

Elastic Security
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (11th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (16th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (7th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (9th)
Google Chronicle Suite
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
9th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Elastic Security is 5.0%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Chronicle Suite is 2.8%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Elastic Security5.0%
Google Chronicle Suite2.8%
Other92.2%
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

SyedAli17 - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized monitoring improves security posture through rapid data processing
The processing part of Elastic Security is very interesting for us since we handle almost 7,000 to 8,000 alerts per minute. We require rapid processing speed for alerts and event data, and Elastic Security is very efficient at handling this level of data. Additionally, Elastic Security helps improve the security posture of Pakistan through centralized visibility and real-time processing.
Rene Schouten. - PeerSpot reviewer
Harnesses anomaly detection and automated response for efficient threat management
I really appreciate the anomaly detection and machine learning capabilities that identify unusual patterns without needing signatures. The automated response feature allows for immediate actions like isolating infected machines or blocking malicious IP addresses. It is also cost-effective, charged based on use per second rather than data volume. Additionally, the solution supports annual audits and ensures compliance.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Retailer
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Elastic Security?
Elastic provides the capability to index quickly due to the reverse indexes it offers. This data is crucial as it contains critical information. The reverse index allows fast data indexing because ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Elastic Security?
I am satisfied with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing cost. It is a pure 10.
What do you like most about Google Chronicle Suite?
Google Chronicle Suite is a highly scalable solution with good search capabilities.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Chronicle Suite?
Our license is based on the size of the company with an all-you-can-eat model, considering storage capabilities per day. It's a flexible pay method.
What needs improvement with Google Chronicle Suite?
The functionalities for parsing and including feeds need improvement. Google should make it easier for clients to manage these aspects.
 

Also Known As

Elastic SIEM, ELK Logstash
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Texas A&M, U.S. Air Force, NuScale Power, Martin's Point Health Care
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