Elasticsearch
The distributed, RESTful search and analytics engine.
Overview
Elasticsearch is a distributed, free and open search and analytics engine for all types of data, including textual, numerical, geospatial, structured, and unstructured. Elasticsearch is built on Apache Lucene and was first released in 2010 by Elasticsearch N.V. (now known as Elastic). Known for its simple REST APIs, distributed nature, speed, and scalability, Elasticsearch is the central component of the Elastic Stack, a set of free and open tools for data ingestion, enrichment, storage, analysis, and visualization.
✨ Key Features
- Full-text search
- Distributed and scalable
- Real-time analytics
- RESTful API
- Schema-free (JSON documents)
- Aggregation framework
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powerful full-text search capabilities
- Scalability and performance
- Integrated ecosystem (Elastic Stack)
Unique Value: Elasticsearch enables you to quickly and easily search, analyze, and visualize large volumes of data in near real-time.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Centralized logging and analysis
- Site search and product search
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Transactional systems requiring ACID compliance
- Relational data with complex joins
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more flexible and open platform for search and analytics compared to Splunk, with a broader range of use cases beyond just log management.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Gold, Platinum, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Basic tier is free.
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