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Amazon CloudWatch Logs vs Middleware
Both stand on real user monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
CloudWatch Logs combines collection, querying, live viewing, and cross-account analysis, with a stated free tier. Costs depend on usage and region, so account for ingestion and any paid Live Tail use.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
Middleware covers a broad set of monitoring and observability products, with a free plan and a usage-billed option. Check the plan limits and retention period against your needs.
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| Amazon CloudWatch Logs | Middleware | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | middleware.io |
| On real user monitoring | #2 of 29 | #6 of 29 |
Amazon CloudWatch Logs: what it does well
- Logs Insights filters, aggregates, and visualizes log data.
- Live Tail supports interactive analysis of streaming logs.
- Cross-account log search is available from a central account.
- Free tier includes 5 GB for logs and query scans.
- No upfront commitment or minimum fee.
What to know first
- Usage charges vary by region and amount used.
- Paid Live Tail costs $0.01 per minute.
- Ingestion rates vary by region and tier.
Middleware: what it does well
- Free Forever includes up to 100GB of data.
- Lists 450+ built-in integrations.
- Includes distributed tracing and real-user monitoring.
- States encryption at rest and in transit.
What to know first
- Free tier data retention is 14 days.
- Free Forever support is community based.
- Pay As You Go is billed based on usage.
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