Elastic Security
7.1#5 in endpoint security softwareFrom $0.09 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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IBM QRadar SIEM
5.3#9 in security analyticsLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Elastic Security | IBM QRadar SIEM |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Elastic Security can be installed on Elastic Cloud deployments or self-managed infrastructure. | IBM lists on-premises hardware and virtual appliances, with detailed infrastructure control, as QRadar SIEM deployment options. |
| Integrations | Elastic says it supports 400+ prebuilt integrations and up to 1,000 total security and data-source integrations, with native OpenTelemetry data support. | IBM says QRadar SIEM has more than 700 supported integrations and partner extensions, and its integrations page describes more than 450 autodetected DSM modules. |
| Purpose | Elastic Security unifies SIEM, XDR, endpoint security, and cloud security to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. | QRadar SIEM centralizes security visibility to support real-time threat detection, compliance, and security team response. |
| Support | Elastic Cloud support levels include Limited, Base, Enhanced, and Premium, with target response times that vary by level. | IBM Software Subscription and Support includes access to software versions, releases, and fixes, plus 24x7x365 technical support. |
Elastic Security plans
- Security Analytics Essentials$0.09 a month
- Security Analytics Complete$0.11 a month
- Free and open - BasicFree
- Elastic Cloud Serverless SecurityPriced on request
- Elastic self-managed subscriptionsPriced on request
IBM QRadar SIEM plans
- QRadar SIEM — Enterprise modelPriced on request
- QRadar SIEM — Usage modelPriced on request
Pick Elastic Security if…
It suits teams seeking SIEM, endpoint, and cloud security capabilities in one product. Teams can choose Elastic Cloud or self-managed deployment and use the listed query languages.
Pick IBM QRadar SIEM if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.