NXLog Platform vs Elastic Beats

The evolution of logging – from traditional methods to modern telemetry pipelines – reflects the growing demands of today’s complex IT environments. In the past, rudimentary tools like Elastic Beats were the cornerstone of log collection. They offered reliable, straightforward log aggregation from servers, network devices, and other infrastructure components. While Beats offered a robust solution for a long time, it was primarily designed for basic log collection and forwarding. Often, it required additional tools and manual efforts for filtering, enrichment, management and integration with modern systems.

As organizations expanded their digital footprints, embracing cloud computing, distributed architectures, and diverse data sources, the limitations of traditional log collection became apparent. Challenges such as scalability bottlenecks, limited data processing capabilities, and difficulties integrating with modern SIEMs and analytics platforms highlighted the need for more advanced solutions. This paved the way for modern telemetry pipelines like the NXLog Platform, designed to handle not just logs but also metrics and traces from a wide range of sources.