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Google Cloud Logging vs Oracle Log Analytics

Both stand on log management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Google Cloud Logging

Free plan APIiPhoneLinux+2

Google Cloud Logging combines log ingestion, exploration, analytics, routing, and archiving in a cloud service. The free storage allotment and 30-day default retention are useful reference points, but streaming and extended retention can incur listed charges.

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Oracle Log Analytics

Free plan APILinuxWeb+1

Oracle Log Analytics brings log collection, analysis, monitoring, and storage into a cloud service with a free initial storage allowance. Consider its cloud deployment and metered storage when assessing fit.

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The facts

	Google Cloud Logging	Oracle Log Analytics
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, iPhone, Linux, Web, Windows	API, Linux, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Extended retention: $0.01 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	11	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cloud.google.com	oracle.com
On log management software	#8 of 111	#12 of 111

Google Cloud Logging: what it does well

Logs Explorer supports queries, histograms, and saved queries.
Log Analytics enables SQL analysis through BigQuery.
Google Cloud platform logs are ingested without setup.
Integrates with Cloud Monitoring, Error Reporting, and Cloud Trace.
First 50 GiB per project per month of standard storage is free.

What to know first

Default retention is 30 days.
Storage charges apply beyond the free allotment.
Retention beyond 30 days is charged monthly.
Destination charges may apply to routed logs.

Oracle Log Analytics: what it does well

First 10 gigabytes of log storage are free.
Includes more than 250 prebuilt parsers.
Supports multiple log collection approaches.
Archived logs can be recalled in minutes.
Offers customizable dashboards, reports, and alarms.

What to know first

Further storage is metered by Storage Units.
Deployment option listed is cloud.
Query language is proprietary.
Data retention is listed as 90 days.

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