Google Cloud Logging
8.8#4 in log management softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
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LogMeister
6.7#67 in log management software$199.99 one-timeSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Cloud Logging | LogMeister |
|---|---|---|
| Archive export | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment options | cloud | self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Cloud Monitoring, Error Reporting, Cloud Trace, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage and BigQuery. | Log data can be forwarded to syslog servers, exported through ODBC to SQL Server or MySQL, and sent to external services through parameterized command-line execution. |
| Live log tailing | Yes | Yes |
| Log pipelines | Yes | Yes |
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
LogMeister plans
- Single License—
- 5 License Pack—
- LogMeister Single License$199.99, paid once
- LogMeister 5 License Pack$724.99, paid once
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 LogMeister if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.