Google Cloud Logging
8.8#4 in log management softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
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Last9 Logs
7.2#31 in log management softwareFrom $700 a monthWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Cloud Logging | Last9 Logs |
|---|---|---|
| Archive export | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment options | cloud | cloud |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Cloud Monitoring, Error Reporting, Cloud Trace, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage and BigQuery. | Last9 says it is OpenTelemetry native and supports more than 50 log sources; its broader platform lists 100+ integrations. |
| Live log tailing | Yes | Yes |
| Log pipelines | Yes | Yes |
| Log retention | 30 | 14 |
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
Last9 Logs plans
- AWS Marketplace 1-month contract — Platform fee$700 a month
- AWS Marketplace 1-month contract — Pay as you go—
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.
Pick Last9 Logs if…
Last9 Logs may suit developers, SRE and platform engineers, and engineering leaders who need log search alongside related telemetry. It offers controls for log pipelines, sensitive data, and retention.