We envision a future where organizations harness the full power of their observability data to drive transformative insights and operational excellence. At Cribl, we empower enterprises with a data engine that offers unparalleled choice, control, and flexibility to unlock the true value of their vast and complex data landscapes.
By pioneering scalable, vendor-neutral platforms and intelligent data pipelines, we are reinventing how data flows across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, reducing costs and breaking down barriers to innovation. Our solutions are crafted to empower IT and security teams with precision tools that optimize data utility without compromise.
We exist to build a world where data is not a bottleneck but a catalyst for strategic growth, efficiency, and governance—enabling our customers to turn data into decisive advantage in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Our Review
After diving deep into Cribl's offerings and watching their meteoric rise in the observability space, we're genuinely impressed by how they're tackling one of tech's biggest headaches: the explosion of machine data.
The Swiss Army Knife of Data Management
What caught our attention first is Cribl's vendor-agnostic approach. In a world where vendor lock-in feels almost inevitable, they've built something refreshingly different. Their flagship product, Cribl Stream, isn't just another tool in the box—it's more like the box itself, playing nice with everything from Splunk to Datadog while slashing data volumes by over 25%.
Why It's a Game-Changer
Here's what really sets Cribl apart: they're solving a problem that keeps CTOs up at night. With data volumes exploding and cloud costs spiraling, their ability to route, filter, and transform data before it hits expensive storage or analytics tools is pure gold. Think of it as a traffic controller for your data highway, directing traffic exactly where it needs to go—and only where it needs to go.
Their growth trajectory tells the story: hitting $200M ARR with 70%+ year-over-year growth isn't just impressive—it's a clear signal that they're scratching a serious itch in the enterprise world.
Who Should Take Notice
If you're running a Fortune 1000 company or managing complex IT operations across multiple clouds, Cribl should be on your radar. The team's Splunk DNA shows in their deep understanding of enterprise needs, but they've taken that knowledge and built something more flexible and cost-effective.
We're particularly intrigued by their recent AI-powered Copilot launch and their expanding product suite. With tools like Cribl Edge and Cribl Search, they're building a comprehensive platform that could reshape how enterprises handle their observability data.
Feature
Vendor-agnostic data engine for observability data
Cribl Stream: telemetry pipeline for routing, transforming, and reducing data volumes
Cribl Edge: intelligent, vendor-neutral data collection agent
Cribl Search: search-in-place with customizable dashboards and automation
Cribl Lake: turnkey data lake for simplified storage
Supports multi-cloud and hybrid environments
Processes billions of events per second
Use cases include cost optimization and data governance
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