Google Cloud Logging
8.6#3 in log management softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitGoogle Cloud Logging vs syslog-ng
What both publish
| Fact | Google Cloud Logging | syslog-ng |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Cloud Monitoring, Error Reporting, Cloud Trace, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage and BigQuery. | The product pages list destinations and integrations including Elasticsearch, Hadoop, Kafka, MongoDB, SQL databases, Redis, Splunk, and SIEM tools. |
Google Cloud Logging plans
- Logging storage (non-vended network logs)$0.50 a month
- Vended network logs storage$0.25 a month
- Logging retention beyond default period$0.01 a month
- Logs RouterFree
- Log AnalyticsFree
- Free allotmentFree
syslog-ng plans
- syslog-ng Open Source EditionFree
- syslog-ng Premium Edition trialFree
- Syslog-ng Basic$2,800, paid once
- syslog-ng Premium EditionPriced on request
- syslog-ng Premium EditionPriced on request
- syslog-ng Premium Edition MarketplacePriced on request
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 syslog-ng if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.