AWS CloudTrail
7.0#50 in log management softwareFrom $0.03 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitAWS CloudTrail vs Google Cloud Logging
Google Cloud Logging
8.8#4 in log management softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudTrail | Google Cloud Logging |
|---|---|---|
| Archive export | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment options | cloud | cloud |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Live log tailing | No | Yes |
| Log pipelines | No | Yes |
AWS CloudTrail plans
- Event historyFree
- Trail management events$2 a month
- Trail data events$0.10 a month
- Trail data event aggregation$0.03 a month
- Trail network activity events$0.10 a month
- CloudWatch Logs delivery$0.25 a month
Google Cloud Logging plans
- Logging storage (non-vended network logs)$0.50, paid once
- Logging retention beyond default period$0.01 a month
- Log AnalyticsFree
- Log RouterFree
- Free allotmentFree
- Logs RouterFree
Pick AWS CloudTrail if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Google Cloud Logging if…
It suits teams that need a cloud-based place to inspect, retain, and export logs. The free ingestion allowance may be useful, while storage and longer retention have listed charges.