FileAudit vs Logstash comparison

IS Decisions and Elastic are both solutions in the Log Management category. IS Decisions is ranked #54, while Elastic is ranked #26 with an average rating of 9.0. IS Decisions holds a 0.4% mindshare in Log Management, compared to Elastic’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IS Decisions users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Elastic users who would recommend it.

FileAudit

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100% willing to recommend

Logstash

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75% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between FileAudit and Logstash based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

FileAudit

Ranking in Log Management

54th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (61st)

Logstash

Ranking in Log Management

26th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of FileAudit is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Logstash is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Logstash	0.8%
FileAudit	0.4%
Other	98.8%

Log Management

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AntoSebastin

Cyber Security Consultant - APAC at Logon Software

A scalable SIEM solution for monitoring a user's activity in the file server

The most valuable features of the solution are its quick and simple features related to advanced permissions for files, allowing for what permission needs to be granted to the users when it comes to the monitoring folder in the solution. If someone who has been denied permission to use a particular folder tries to go to that folder, then the administrator gets a notification. In general, the administrator can easily gather and maintain records if a person who has been denied permission to a particular confidential folder tries to access it.

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Mohammed-Abdelalim

Assistant Vice President at QualityKiosk Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Exploring resilience and integration capabilities while navigating complexity and technical challenges

Logstash lacks a graphical user interface, necessitating a strong programming background to handle it effectively. It is challenging for business users who need a skilled team for its operation. Changing pipelines is not easy because Logstash requires pipelines to be programmed and cannot just be dragged and dropped like other data solutions. Additionally, Logstash does not automatically make actions based on the data it receives; integrating automation tools is required.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Our customer acquires the complete report which is kept for future auditing purposes."

"It is a good and stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"Alerting upon file changes is the most valuable aspect of the product."

"The transformation means we ship the logs in the way that we want them to be presented in Kibana, which is the main function we use Logstash for."

"I can collect logs from various data sources, including hardware."

"We have three or four Logstash servers for high availability."

"The functionality of Logstash is quite easy to implement and the plugin ecosystem of Logstash is great, with plugins for shell script monitoring and SQL monitoring working well with the tool."

"Everything aligns well with improving our organization."

"Logstash has numerous plugins for inputs and outputs, allowing it to work well in environments that do not contain other Elastic components."

Cons

"Whenever someone cuts and paste, it shows as "file is deleted"."

"The DLP function, including installation of the agent on the workstation and controlling the DLP restrictions, are areas where the product lacks."

"The updates management and central management console could be improved."

"Elastic does not provide proper support for Logstash worldwide, and I rate their technical support as one out of ten."

"The product needs to improve its compatibility."

"We still have a problem with importing the log system."

"There can be a UI to implement with Logstash. Currently, I have to work with config files and everything."

"Almost all the research can be very bad. We still have a problem with importing the log system."

"An enhancement we could implement is the ability to cluster Logstash to exist in more than one node."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"FileAudit provides a trial license for 30 days, and after that, customers can choose between perpetual licensing or the annual-based licensing option offered by FileAudit."

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Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

10%

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What do you like most about Logstash?

I can collect logs from various data sources, including hardware.

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What needs improvement with Logstash?

Customization can be automated with Logstash, but it is at the developer's disposal. The developer has to do it, not the tool as such. There is scope for optimization, but that is all outside the t...

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What is your primary use case for Logstash?

The purposes for which I am using Logstash largely include log aggregation and application monitoring.

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Overview

Agentless, remote and non-intrusive, FileAudit offers a simple more user-friendly way to safeguard and secure file access in a Windows environment. FileAudit provides real-time monitoring and alerting on all access (or access attempts). FileAudit also implements contextual functions such as mass access and alteration alerts, tracking source IP address information for remote data access, and providing granular time and date alerting parameters to monitor folder and file access at unusual or unexpected times.

IS Decisions

Logstash is a versatile data processing pipeline that ingests data from multiple sources, transforms it, and sends it to preferred destinations, enabling seamless data utilization across systems.

Logstash provides an efficient and flexible way to manage data flow, supporting diverse input sources and offering a rich set of plugins. Its real-time processing capability and ease of integration with Elasticsearch make it advantageous for businesses looking to enhance data analytics. While valuable, Logstash can benefit from improvements like scalability enhancements and more robust error-handling mechanisms.

What are the key features of Logstash?

Input Plugin Support: Connects to a wide range of data sources for seamless ingestion.
Filter Plugin: Processes and enriches logs before output.
Output Plugin Flexibility: Delivers data to various endpoints efficiently.
Real-Time Pipeline: Processes data in real-time for immediate insights.

What benefits does Logstash provide?

Enhanced Data Processing: Streamlines data ingestion and transformation workflows.
Improved Analytics: Facilitates deeper insights through seamless Elasticsearch integration.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces total expenses by optimizing data handling processes.
Scalability: Adapts to diverse data volumes and use cases.

Industries like finance and e-commerce leverage Logstash for managing extensive log data and improving decision-making by feeding enriched data into analytics platforms. Its ability to handle diverse formats and integrate with Elastic Stack has proven crucial in implementing comprehensive data strategies.

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Sample Customers

CommuniCare Health Centre, DP World, BAE Systems, Moet Hennessy, Ernst & Young, Honda, Volswagon, VTech, GlakoSmithKline, Lockheed Martin, US Navy, University of Alabama, Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia, Total

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