Cribl Stream
6.2#17 in telemetry pipeline softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitCribl Stream vs Telegraf
What both publish
| Fact | Cribl Stream | Telegraf |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Stream is available on Cribl-managed cloud infrastructure or as software deployed on customer infrastructure, Kubernetes Pods, or containers. | Telegraf Controller is self-hosted as a single binary and runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows. |
| Purpose | Cribl Stream processes machine data such as logs, instrumentation, application data, and metrics in real time, then delivers it to an analysis platform. | Telegraf is an open source agent for collecting metrics from infrastructure, applications, and devices. |
Cribl Stream plans
- FreeFree
- StandardPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
Telegraf plans
- Telegraf (open source)Free
- Telegraf OSSFree
- Telegraf Enterprise$18,000 a year
- Telegraf Enterprise$18,000 a year
Pick Cribl Stream if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Telegraf if…
The open source edition suits personal, small, and simple data pipelines that need infrastructure, application, or device metrics. Teams needing centralized configuration, fleet visibility, or role-based access control can consider Enterprise.