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Kiwi Syslog Server vs Logstash
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.
Free plan Self-hostedWebWindows
Choose Kiwi Syslog Server if you need a self-hosted product with log pipelines, archive export and live log tailing. The Free Edition has limits of 5 network devices, a 500 message buffer and 10 display windows; the Licensed Edition is listed at $999 a month.
Visit Kiwi Syslog Server Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
Logstash supports varied inputs, transformations, and outputs, with queues for handling events during failures. Its listed deployment route is self-hosted, while the trial applies to Elastic Cloud Serverless.
Visit LogstashThe facts
| Kiwi Syslog Server | Logstash | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Kiwi Syslog Server | Not published |
| Website | solarwinds.com | elastic.co |
| On log management software | #19 of 111 | #15 of 111 |
Kiwi Syslog Server: what it does well
- Self-hosted deployment option.
- Includes log pipelines.
- Supports archive export.
- Includes live log tailing.
- Free Edition supports up to 5 network devices.
What to know first
- Free Edition has a 500 message buffer.
- Free Edition includes 10 display windows.
- Licensed Edition lists a 25 display window limit.
Logstash: what it does well
- Over 200 input, filter, and output plugins
- Routes data to multiple outputs
- Persistent queues support at-least-once delivery
- Includes monitoring and pipeline viewing
What to know first
- Listed deployment option is self-hosted
- 14-day trial applies to Elastic Cloud Serverless deployment
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