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OpenObserve vs SMLL Logs
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 Web
OpenObserve brings pipeline processing, parsing, live viewing and archive export together for log work. Review the plan-specific retention terms, since Free specifies 15 days while the product also lists 30-day log and data retention.
Visit OpenObserve Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
SMLL Logs brings collection, search, monitoring, and export into a cloud log workflow. Its no-card free tier provides a straightforward way to start, while usage beyond 1 GB is billed.
Visit SMLL LogsThe facts
| OpenObserve | SMLL Logs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | SMLL Logs |
| Website | openobserve.ai | smll.io |
| On log management software | #34 of 111 | #30 of 111 |
OpenObserve: what it does well
- Free plan lists 200 GB/day ingestion
- Supports structured log parsing
- Includes live log tailing and archive export
- Enterprise offers custom capacity and retention
What to know first
- Free plan specifies 15 days of retention
- Enterprise pricing is on request
- Enterprise capacity and retention are custom
SMLL Logs: what it does well
- Automatic collection without agents or setup
- Sub-second live log tailing
- Search by service, severity, or time
- Thirty-day retention at no extra cost
- JSON archive export
What to know first
- Free tier allows only 1 GB ingestion
- Retention is limited to 30 days
- Paid ingestion beyond free tier costs £0.06 per GB
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