Google Cloud Logging
8.8#4 in log management softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitGoogle Cloud Logging vs SparkLogs
What both publish
| Fact | Google Cloud Logging | SparkLogs |
|---|---|---|
| Archive export | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment options | cloud | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Cloud Monitoring, Error Reporting, Cloud Trace, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage and BigQuery. | Supported ingestion tooling includes OpenTelemetry, Grafana Alloy, Vector, Fluent Bit, filebeat, Logstash, Beats, and APIs for HTTPS JSON, Elasticsearch bulk, and Loki push. |
| Live log tailing | Yes | Yes |
| Log pipelines | Yes | Yes |
| Log retention | 30 | 365 |
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
SparkLogs plans
- SparkLogs Cloud$100 a month
- Private Cloud$440 a month
- Self-Hosted Querying$2,000 a month
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 SparkLogs if…
SparkLogs suits teams managing large telemetry volumes, fleet investigations, and structured log exploration. It also fits organizations wanting cloud, private-cloud, or self-hosted deployment choices.