Logstash is described as 'Open source, server-side data processing pipeline that ingests data from a multitude of sources simultaneously, transforms it, and then sends it to your favorite "stash."' and is a Log Management tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Logstash for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Windows, Mac and SaaS apps. The best Logstash alternative is Better Stack Telemetry. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Graylog or HyperDX. Other great apps like Logstash are Datadog, Splunk, Wazuh and Kibana.