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We performed a comparison between Nagios Log Server and SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Nagios Log Server vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server Report (Updated: April 2024).
768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The product is scalable.""The initial setup of Nagios Log Server was easy and straightforward.""A great feature of the solution involves its internal portal.""One of the most valuable features is the dashboard because the UI was effective and easy to use. The alert systems are good as well. We had no failovers and had high availability. We can search the queries fast as well in Nagios Log Server.""It provides an easy way to identify errors and spot issues, making troubleshooting more efficient."

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"We are very happy with the stability of the solution.""The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs.""Simplicity is the most valuable feature.""The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."

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Cons
"The customization and dashboards have shortcomings and need to be improved to make the tool look more presentable.""It would be beneficial for Nagios to incorporate a tool that goes beyond log management and includes features to monitor overall system health and assess the effectiveness of antivirus solutions.""The configurations during initial setup could be improved. If they could be agentless, as in the case of the Ansible product, it would be better. I would like to be able to analyze the network bandwidth.""The support could be better.""As we are talking about a product which is open to the public, the pricing makes it challenging for us to profit off of its marketing."

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"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release.""I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard.""I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs.""SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price.""Technical support could definitely be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We found the pricing to be quite affordable."
  • "For a single instance, the price is around $4,000."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap, I rate the pricing an eight or nine."
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  • "We subscribe and pay directly on the website."
  • "The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It provides an easy way to identify errors and spot issues, making troubleshooting more efficient.
    Top Answer:My company pays around 500 to 1,000 USD per year toward the licensing cost of the solution. For support, we need to pay extra to Nagios. The solution's price is low. On a scale of one to ten, where… more »
    Top Answer:It would be beneficial for Nagios to incorporate a tool that goes beyond log management and includes features to monitor overall system health and assess the effectiveness of antivirus solutions.
    Top Answer:The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve.
    Top Answer:I would like to have the new logs visible in the background without the need to open a new browser. I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs.
    Ranking
    38th
    out of 95 in Log Management
    Views
    1,537
    Comparisons
    1,303
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    430
    Rating
    7.8
    30th
    out of 95 in Log Management
    Views
    3,547
    Comparisons
    3,156
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    232
    Rating
    7.8
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    Also Known As
    Kiwi Syslog Server
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    Overview

    Nagios Enterprises delivers official products, services, and solutions for and around Nagios – the industry standard in enterprise-grade IT infrastructure monitoring. With millions of users worldwide, Nagios is the undisputed champion in the IT monitoring space. Our team of dedicated professionals works to ensure total customer satisfaction with all the services we provide. Our extensive network of partners helps extend Nagios services and solutions to new organizations and markets worldwide to meet a variety of business needs. Nagios Enterprises was founded in 2007 by Ethan Galstad. Ethan created what would later become known as Nagios in 1999, and currently serves as the President of Nagios Enterprises.

    A syslog server is a logging server that allows for the centralized collection of syslog messages, known as events, from a variety of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, in addition to servers running a variety of operating systems.

    Sample Customers
    IBM, impulse, wipro, comteco
    Holy Cross Energy, West Texas A&M University, Medium Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government9%
    Retailer9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government13%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise61%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise59%
    Buyer's Guide
    Nagios Log Server vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
    April 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Nagios Log Server vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server and other solutions. Updated: April 2024.
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    Nagios Log Server is ranked 38th in Log Management with 5 reviews while SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is ranked 30th in Log Management with 5 reviews. Nagios Log Server is rated 7.8, while SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Nagios Log Server writes "A scalable and affordable tool for monitoring data centers ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server writes "Shows login failures and server issues but search functions and filters could be improved". Nagios Log Server is most compared with Wazuh, Graylog, LogRhythm SIEM, syslog-ng and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, whereas SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is most compared with syslog-ng, SolarWinds Log Analyzer, Wazuh, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer and IBM Security QRadar. See our Nagios Log Server vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server report.

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