Your servers, your data
Logs never leave infrastructure you control. No third-party SaaS holds your data, and nothing is shared with a vendor.
Open source · Self-hosted · GDPR-ready
Self-Hosted Log Management. On your terms.
LogTide is an open-source log management platform with a built-in SIEM that runs entirely on your own infrastructure — a privacy-first alternative to ELK, Datadog and Splunk. No per-GB fees. No data leaving your servers.
deploy.sh
# Self-host LogTide on your own box
git clone https://github.com/logtide-dev/logtide
cd logtide
docker compose up -d
# Your logs. Your server. Your rules. Why self-host
Own your logs end to end
Self-hosted log management gives you the cost, privacy and control that metered SaaS platforms can't.
No per-GB ingestion fees
Self-hosting removes metered pricing entirely. You pay for the box, not for every gigabyte you ingest or query.
GDPR & EU data residency
Keep logs in your own region to satisfy data-sovereignty and GDPR requirements — no transatlantic data transfers.
Built-in SIEM included
Sigma detection rules and MITRE ATT&CK mapping ship in the box. Turn your logs into threat detection with no add-on.
Lighter than the ELK Stack
A single service on TimescaleDB or ClickHouse instead of a multi-node JVM cluster — far less RAM and no shard babysitting.
Open source, no lock-in
AGPLv3 licensed. Your logs live in standard SQL stores you can query and export anytime. Inspect the code, self-audit, fork it.
The alternative
An open-source alternative to your current tool
Already on a hosted platform or a heavy stack? See how self-hosted LogTide compares — honestly, including where the incumbent still wins.
LogTide vs ELK Stack
Compare LogTide and ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). Simpler architecture, lower resources, and built-in SIEM.
LogTide vs Datadog
LogTide vs Datadog: open-source, self-hosted log management with built-in SIEM and unlimited users. Save up to 90% versus Datadog's per-GB + per-seat pricing.
LogTide vs Splunk
Compare LogTide and Splunk for log management. Open-source vs enterprise licensing, features, and migration path.
LogTide vs Grafana Loki
Compare LogTide and Grafana Loki for log management. Built-in alerting, full-text search, and SIEM vs label-based indexing.
LogTide vs Graylog
Compare LogTide and Graylog for log management. Docker Compose vs Java/MongoDB/Elasticsearch, SIEM, and migration path.
LogTide vs SigNoz
Compare LogTide and SigNoz for log management. Both open-source, both support OpenTelemetry. See where they differ.
Cost and data ownership
Cut log costs at scale
Per-GB ingestion pricing punishes growth. Self-hosting turns log cost into a flat infrastructure line, commonly saving 70-90% once you pass the free tiers.
Cost optimization guideData sovereignty by default
Keep every log inside your own region and access boundary. Self-hosting makes EU data residency and GDPR obligations a configuration detail, not a contract negotiation.
GDPR compliance guideSelf-hosted log management FAQ
Self-hosted log management: FAQ
What is self-hosted log management?
Self-hosted log management means running the log collection, storage, search and alerting stack on infrastructure you control — your own servers or private cloud — instead of sending logs to a third-party SaaS. You own the data end to end and pay for infrastructure rather than per-GB ingestion.
Is self-hosted logging cheaper than SaaS tools like Datadog or Splunk?
Beyond modest volumes, yes. SaaS platforms charge per GB ingested plus per-user seats, which scales with your traffic. Self-hosting LogTide shifts cost to fixed infrastructure, which commonly saves 70-90% at scale. See the LogTide vs Datadog and vs Splunk breakdowns for worked numbers.
Is LogTide a good open-source alternative to the ELK Stack?
For most teams, yes. LogTide replaces Elasticsearch, Logstash and Kibana with a single service backed by TimescaleDB or ClickHouse, uses far less memory, and adds a built-in SIEM and alerting — without cluster management. ELK still wins for petabyte-scale search and its Beats ecosystem.
Do I keep full data ownership and GDPR compliance when self-hosting?
Yes. Because logs stay on infrastructure you operate, you control where data physically lives, who can access it, and how long it is retained — which makes EU data residency and GDPR obligations straightforward compared with a US-based SaaS.
How do I deploy LogTide on my own infrastructure?
LogTide runs as a Docker Compose stack. Clone the repository, start the services, create an organization and API key, then point your SDKs or log shippers at the HTTP endpoint. The deployment guide covers production setups including reverse proxy and storage tuning.
Can self-hosted LogTide replace a SIEM?
For log-based detection, yes. LogTide includes Sigma rules, MITRE ATT&CK mapping and incident management at no extra cost, so you get core SIEM capabilities without a separate product or per-event security pricing.
Self-host your logs today
Free, open-source, and yours to run anywhere. Deploy with Docker Compose and start shipping logs in minutes.