What does "no per-endpoint pricing" mean with Elastic Endpoint Security

Elastic has transitioned to a resource-based pricing model for its Elastic Endpoint Security, eliminating the traditional per-endpoint pricing that many vendors use. This change aims to simplify costs for users by allowing them to pay based on the computing resources needed to manage, store, search, and analyze endpoint event data, rather than tracking devices or users. The new approach is part of a broader strategy that spans the entire Elastic product line, including SIEM, Logs, Metrics, and APM, and is designed to provide greater flexibility and predictability in costs. By removing per-device and per-feature pricing, Elastic intends to remove barriers to comprehensive security coverage, making it easier for organizations to utilize all available data for threat detection and prevention without concern for unpredictable costs. This model supports the integration of new capabilities like Observability and ensures that organizations can adapt their resource allocation as needs change, all while maintaining a robust security posture.