Central Logging vs IBM Cloud Logs
| Central Logging | IBM Cloud Logs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $187/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web | — |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Log retention | 15 days | 7 days |
| Log pipelines | Yes | Yes |
| Archive export | Yes | Yes |
| Live log tailing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment options | self-hosted | cloud |
| Structured log parsing | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Log Management Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, IBM Cloud Logs scores higher on our published basis.