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Fluentd is an open-source data collector that provides a unified logging layer to unify data collection and consumption for better use and understanding of data. It decouples data sources from backend systems and offers 500+ plugins to connect to many data sources and outputs while keeping the core simple. It is a CNCF graduated project released under the Apache 2 license and is used by over 5,000 data-driven companies, with the largest user collecting logs from more than 50,000 servers.
Words AI uses
AI reaches for lightweight · open-source · flexible when it describes Fluentd.
Sources
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The market map
Log Management & Observability Platforms →Excerpts where Fluentd appeared in the AI's answer
Fluentd : Heavier than Fluent Bit, but has a massive plugin ecosystem if you have complex routing needs.
Fluentd or Vector: Often used if heavy stream processing or routing to multiple destinations is required.
