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No. 17 of 107 ·Log Management Software

syslog-ng

Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API

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Three barsScore 7.1

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

syslog-ng is ranked #17 of 107 in log management software on Freedom251, made by syslog-ng (Aliso Viejo, California, United States). It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

syslog-ng plans and pricing

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syslog-ng Open Source Edition Free GPL/LGPL licensed · community supported syslog-ng.com · 5 Oct 2026
syslog-ng Premium Edition Not published Licensing based on the number of Log Source Hosts (LSH); support available annually No license limits on amount or rate of data processed or stored syslog-ng.com · 5 Oct 2026
syslog-ng Store Box Not published Licensing based on Log Source Hosts and hardware configuration · no license limits on amount or rate of data processed or stored syslog-ng.com · 5 Oct 2026

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