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PROS

Cribl's most valuable features are data processing, event management, and data serialization, enhancing the control over what data is sent and how it is enriched.
Cribl offers versatile plugin configurations and source collection settings, facilitating the collection of logs from any source with ease.
Cribl Edge and Cribl Stream enable efficient log management, contributing to a significant reduction in data volume and cost savings.
Cribl's vendor agnosticism allows seamless integration with various tools and destinations, regardless of data type or format.
Cribl facilitates cost reduction by processing and filtering unwanted logs, thereby saving storage space and licensing costs.

CONS

Cribl lacks backward compatibility in some versions, which limits ease of use for some users.
The sys logging feature needs enhancement for better error identification when dealing with multiple functions.
Improvements are needed in documentation and knowledge base, especially for configurations involving log ingestion sources.
Cribl Search is limited to one bucket at a time for S3, and multi-bucket search capability would be beneficial.
CPU optimization on older hardware and OSes is needed, as Cribl Edge service can consume excessive resources compared to other products.
 

Cribl Pros review quotes

Phanindra Ponnada - PeerSpot reviewer
Splunk SME at Sbase Technologies India PVT Lmtd
Jul 25, 2024
When it comes to the product's installation phase, it is not tough for people who have good knowledge...The tool is worth the investment.
TA
Senior Splunk Admin at a consultancy with self employed
Jul 26, 2024
Cribl offers other valuable features. For instance, you can replay data from an edge device, store your daily data in a stream, and replay specific event data into Splunk if a security incident occurs
Pawel Kwiatkowski - PeerSpot reviewer
Self-employed at Cool Net
Aug 7, 2024
The product's most valuable features include the internal management of events, coding perspective, data processing, and serialization.
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Feroz Khan Peer Mohamed - PeerSpot reviewer
Splunk / Cribl Consultant at HynoonTech LLC
Aug 9, 2024
The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to transform data in real-time within the pipeline without sending it to a destination.
Hariram G - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Engineer at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
Aug 27, 2024
Cribl offers easy plugin configurations and source collection settings, allowing us to collect logs from any source.
Maciej Grabowski - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at Sii Polska
Sep 2, 2024
The support team was very helpful and managed to get everything production-ready.
reviewer2540610 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Sep 4, 2024
The capability to reduce logs in a user-friendly manner is a standout feature. Cribl allows us to view logs live as they are being processed, giving us quick feedback on the changes made.
KE
IT Support Specialist at Convergys Corporation
Sep 4, 2024
Features such as Cribl Stream, Cribl LogStream, and Cribl Edge have been the most beneficial. The Cribl LogStream, in particular, is valuable for routing data, creating firewalls on pipelines, and putting security measures in place to ensure data reaches its destination without issues.
Carlos Moreno Buitrago - PeerSpot reviewer
Splunk Consultant at a pharma/biotech company with 201-500 employees
Nov 12, 2024
My favorite option in Cribl is the Stream product.
Abdullah Zubair - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at Riversafe Ltd
Sep 11, 2025
Cribl is specifically designed to reduce the data costs associated with the destination platform, which is one of its core offerings.
 

Cribl Cons review quotes

Phanindra Ponnada - PeerSpot reviewer
Splunk SME at Sbase Technologies India PVT Lmtd
Jul 25, 2024
Cribl could have developed some version that can give backward compatibility.
TA
Senior Splunk Admin at a consultancy with self employed
Jul 26, 2024
Cribl doesn't have as many packs available
Pawel Kwiatkowski - PeerSpot reviewer
Self-employed at Cool Net
Aug 7, 2024
The sys logging could be enhanced to make it easier to identify errors, especially when dealing with multiple functions.
Learn what your peers think about Cribl. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
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Feroz Khan Peer Mohamed - PeerSpot reviewer
Splunk / Cribl Consultant at HynoonTech LLC
Aug 9, 2024
Cribl could improve by offering easier integrations with enterprise products, similar to what Splunk provides.
Hariram G - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Engineer at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
Aug 27, 2024
There is no alerting mechanism for the leader/worker nodes status.
Maciej Grabowski - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at Sii Polska
Sep 2, 2024
There have been several administrative issues. Another point is that the browsing functions aren't very intuitive.
reviewer2540610 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Sep 4, 2024
There is room for improvement in the documentation and knowledge base, particularly regarding configurations like sources where logs are being ingested
KE
IT Support Specialist at Convergys Corporation
Sep 4, 2024
Cribl should consider adding more features that are applicable to smaller firms, allowing broader access to their data migration through Cribl.
Carlos Moreno Buitrago - PeerSpot reviewer
Splunk Consultant at a pharma/biotech company with 201-500 employees
Nov 12, 2024
Perhaps more flexibility in terms of metrics would be helpful.
Abdullah Zubair - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at Riversafe Ltd
Sep 11, 2025
We encountered some issues with the syslog data stream, particularly with handling large databases and extensive data logs.