Google Cloud Logging
8.8#4 in log management softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitGoogle Cloud Logging vs VictoriaLogs
VictoriaLogs
7.1#39 in log management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Cloud Logging | VictoriaLogs |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The docs list Grafana, Perses, Bindplane, and Logchef integrations and describe ingestion from collectors including Vector and Fluent Bit. |
| 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
VictoriaLogs plans
- VictoriaLogs open sourceFree
- VictoriaLogs EnterprisePriced 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 VictoriaLogs if…
VictoriaLogs suits SRE, DevOps, and software engineering teams building logging platforms. Its single-node and cluster options support deployments sized to available resources.