Log aggregation by Grafana Labs
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Loki (data visualization): Log aggregation by Grafana Labs. Loki stores logs for Grafana with efficiency. Like Prometheus but for logs—log aggregation designed for cost-effective storage and Grafana integration. The storage is efficient. The Grafana integration is native. The model matches Prometheus. Grafana users needing log storage choose Loki for logs that integrate naturally. Loki is free to use with no paid tier. Buyers most often compare Loki against Logstash, Loggly, Logz.io.
TL;DR - Loki
- Loki is an open-source log aggregation system designed for Grafana
- It indexes metadata instead of full text for cost-effective log storage
- Free and open-source, Cloud version in Grafana Cloud
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Grafana-native logging
- Cost-effective at scale
- Label-based indexing
- Good for Kubernetes
- Simple architecture
Cons
- Less features than Elasticsearch
- Query language different
- Full-text search limited
- Learning curve
- Some scale limitations
Key Features
Pricing Plans
Free
Free
Open source
- Log aggregation
- Label-based
- Grafana native
- Low cost
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