SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs SolarWinds Log Analyzer comparison

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server and SolarWinds Log Analyzer are both solutions in the Log Management category. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.5, while SolarWinds Log Analyzer is ranked #51. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server holds a 1.6% mindshare in Log Management, compared to SolarWinds Log Analyzer’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server users are willing to recommend the solution.

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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85% willing to recommend

SolarWinds Log Analyzer

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0% willing to recommend

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SolarWinds Log Analyzer

Ranking in Log Management

51st

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 1.6%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Log Analyzer is 0.4%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Muhammad Anas

Assistant Manager NOC and Infrastructure at NiFT

Shows login failures and server issues but search functions and filters could be improved

Kiwi Syslog shows login failures and server issues. I'm using version 9.8.1. It's deployed on-premises. There are four people in my organization who are using this solution. They're all infrastructure engineers The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels. It's…

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Alessandra Amorim

Technology Manager - Managed Services at Yssy

Can be used to monitor a specific log or do specific actions, but its initial setup is not so easy

I have some customers using SolarWinds Log Analyzer to put some conditions on monitoring information from Windows servers and Linux servers. They use SolarWinds Log Analyzer to see if these conditions appear, and if they appear, generate a notification so that they can investigate what happened…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs."

"I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity."

"The most valuable features of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server include its ability to provide network mapping and deliver information to my customers about their networks through various methods."

"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well."

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server ten out of ten."

"We are very happy with the stability of the solution."

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"SolarWinds Log Analyzer works for specific conditions, like when someone needs to monitor a specific log or do specific actions."

Cons

"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release."

"There is a need for an on-premises solution, which could lead to easier sales in larger markets."

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly. This is a significant concern, as it led to losing a deal due to the inability to provide Windows logs effectively."

"Technical support could definitely be better."

"SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers."

"I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs."

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."

"SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."

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"SolarWinds Log Analyzer should deliver more integrated products so you can manage the console and easily configure the solution."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

"SolarWinds Log Analyzer is a cheap product."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

16%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

16%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly. This is a significant concern, as it led to losing a deal due to the inability to provide Windows logs effectively. It should be more user-fri...

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What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

Our primary use case for Kiwi Syslog is for gathering logs necessary for auditing purposes.

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What do you like most about SolarWinds Log Analyzer?

SolarWinds Log Analyzer works for specific conditions, like when someone needs to monitor a specific log or do specific actions.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Log Analyzer?

SolarWinds Log Analyzer is a cheap product. We have a commercial change this year in Brazil wherein we have to buy the solution via a distributor, and they have increased the prices. We are waiting...

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Log Analyzer?

SolarWinds Log Analyzer should deliver more integrated products so you can manage the console and easily configure the solution.

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Also Known As

Kiwi Syslog Server

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Overview

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.

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Log and event collection and analysis
Powerful search and filter
Real-time log stream
Event log tagging
Flat log file ingestion
Orion Platform integration

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Sample Customers

Holy Cross Energy, West Texas A&M University, Medium Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company

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