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Significantly Efficient

140x lower storage costs compared to Elasticsearch

highly-performant

Highly Performant

Run lightning-fast queries across terabytes of data.

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OTel-Native Logs

Standardized collection with zero vendor lock-in.

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Scale from gigabytes to petabytes while dramatically reducing costs.

Real-Time Analytics

  • Instant Ingest-to-dashboard

    Get answers the moment logs arrive, sub-second results even across petabytes of data.

  • Log-centric Visualizations

    Build customized logging dashboards in minutes with our drag-and-drop interface that updates live and shares with one click.

Real-Time Analytics

Powerful Search

  • Instantaneous Text Search

    Find specific log entries across massive datasets in seconds with intelligent pattern matching that surfaces relevant results first.

  • Simple, Yet Precise Queries

    Utilize SQL to run precise queries and complex aggregations across all your log sources.

Powerful Search

Log Processing

  • Automated Parsing

    Convert raw logs into structured data automatically with intelligent built-in parsing capabilities for common formats, including JSON, CSV, Syslog, CEF, nginx, and more.

  • Flexible Transformation Pipeline

    Enrich, filter, and reshape logs during ingestion with Vector Remap Language—maintaining peak performance while handling any log format.

Log Processing

Optimized Storage

  • Industry-Leading Compression

    Slash log storage costs by up to 140x compared to Elasticsearch with our advanced columnar storage and Parquet format.

  • Retention Management

    Configure custom log retention policies per data source, keeping valuable logs accessible longer without escalating costs.

Optimized Storage

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June '25 Pricing Policy Updates for OpenObserve Cloud
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June '25 Pricing Policy Updates for OpenObserve Cloud

OpenObserve is transitioning to a fully usage-based pricing model effective June 2nd, 2025, eliminating minimum fees and the free tier. The new pay-as-you-go structure charges $0.30 per GB for log, metric, and trace ingestion, with additional fees for queries, pipelines, and advanced features like RUM and error tracking. Existing free-tier customers receive a 30-day exemption period, while current standard-tier customers will have their flat monthly fees removed after 30 days. New customers can access a 14-day free trial. The company emphasizes that their open-source version remains completely free for self-hosting, providing users with flexibility to choose between managed cloud services or self-managed deployments. This pricing change aims to create a more transparent, scalable cost structure that aligns charges with actual resource consumption while supporting OpenObserve's continued development and platform improvements.Description - OpenObserve announces usage-based pricing starting June 2025. Free tier ends, pay-as-you-go begins at $0.30/GB ingestion. 30-day transition period for existing users. Self-hosting remains free.

Jake Swiss
Jake Swiss
2025-06-02
Implementing Real-Time Anomaly Detection with OpenObserve and Random Cut Forest
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Implementing Real-Time Anomaly Detection with OpenObserve and Random Cut Forest

This comprehensive guide explains how to implement real-time anomaly detection using OpenObserve and the Random Cut Forest algorithm for time series data. Learn what anomaly detection is, how OpenObserve streamlines monitoring, and step-by-step instructions for setting up a robust anomaly detection system. Discover common challenges, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for scalable, cost-effective anomaly detection solutions.

Prabhat Sharma
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How to Deploy OpenObserve on Heroku: A Complete Guide
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How to Deploy OpenObserve on Heroku: A Complete Guide

Deploy OpenObserve on Heroku without DevOps complexity. Get logs, metrics, and traces monitoring running in minutes with our comprehensive deployment guide.

Chaitanya Sistla
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Complete Guide to Retool Enterprise Error Monitoring and Observability
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Complete Guide to Retool Enterprise Error Monitoring and Observability

Learn how to implement enterprise-grade error monitoring and observability for Retool applications. Compare native monitoring vs OpenObserve, setup workflows, configure dashboards, and establish best practices for tracking Retool app errors.

Chaitanya Sistla
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Complete Fortinet Firewall Monitoring Guide: Log Analysis
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Complete Fortinet Firewall Monitoring Guide: Log Analysis

Learn how to monitor Fortinet firewalls using OpenObserve. Step-by-step guide for syslog setup, log transformation, and creating dashboards for real-time security monitoring.

Chaitanya Sistla
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Token Exchange & OpenObserve Service accounts
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Token Exchange & OpenObserve Service accounts

Discover OpenObserve’s Service Accounts feature, designed for secure programmatic access to APIs. Learn how token exchange enhances security and simplifies automation.

Manas Sharma
Manas Sharma
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OpenObserve Reaches 15,000 GitHub Stars: A Journey to Provide Simple, Efficient, and Performant Observability for All
Announcement
Openobserve

OpenObserve Reaches 15,000 GitHub Stars: A Journey to Provide Simple, Efficient, and Performant Observability for All

OpenObserve has just surpassed 15,000 stars on GitHub, a milestone that fills me with both pride and gratitude. When we started this project three years ago, the goal was simple yet ambitious: to build an open-source observability platform that is easier, faster, and dramatically more cost-effective than anything out there.

Prabhat Sharma
Prabhat Sharma
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How to Configure Microsoft ADDS LDAP with OpenObserve and Dex: Complete Integration Guide
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How to Configure Microsoft ADDS LDAP with OpenObserve and Dex: Complete Integration Guide

Learn how to securely integrate Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) LDAP with OpenObserve and Dex. This step-by-step guide covers authentication configuration, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for enterprise observability solutions.

Chaitanya Sistla
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Monitoring Java GC Logs: Enhance Application Performance with OpenObserve
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Monitoring Java GC Logs: Enhance Application Performance with OpenObserve

Learn how to leverage Java GC logs to diagnose memory issues, optimize application performance, and prevent production outages. This guide explains how to interpret GC log patterns and use OpenObserve for practical monitoring and analysis.

Manas Sharma
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What is SNMP Monitoring? OpenTelemetry and OpenObserve Guide
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What is SNMP Monitoring? OpenTelemetry and OpenObserve Guide

Learn how to implement effective SNMP monitoring using OpenTelemetry and OpenObserve. Monitor network devices, servers, and infrastructure with real-time insights and improved troubleshooting.

Manas Sharma
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