syslog-ng vs Syslog Watcher
| syslog-ng | Syslog Watcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $245/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Log pipelines | — | Yes |
| Archive export | — | Yes |
| Live log tailing | — | Yes |
| Deployment options | — | both |
| Structured log parsing | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Log Management Software. On The Geeks Club, syslog-ng scores higher on our published basis.