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Kiwi Syslog Server

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Spec score 8.9 #14 of 111 in Log Management Software

What it is

Kiwi Syslog Server is self-hosted software for collecting and managing syslog messages, SNMP traps, and Windows event logs in a central console. It gathers data from network devices and Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems, with filters for hostname, IP address, priority, time, source, and message text. Rules can send email alerts, run scripts, forward messages, or write logs to files or ODBC databases. Its scheduler can archive and clean up logs, including compressing, encrypting, moving, renaming, and deleting them. SolarWinds lists integrations including Loggly, Network Performance Monitor, Papertrail, Security Event Manager, and Splunk. Kiwi Syslog Server NG supports secure TCP syslog using TLS and certificate-based server authentication. The complete trial runs for 14 days without a credit card. The listed Free Edition is free, but SolarWinds currently marks it “Coming Soon”; it is limited to five network devices, a 500 message buffer, and 10 display windows. The Licensed Edition is listed at $999, paid once.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Kiwi Syslog Server is on-premises software for managing syslog messages, SNMP traps, and Windows event logs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Deployment options
self-hostedRead 20 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com
Trial
The trial includes the complete product for 14 days and does not require a credit card.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Integrations
SolarWinds lists Loggly, Network Performance Monitor, Papertrail, Security Event Manager, and Splunk as integrations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Founded
1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com
Archive export
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com
Archiving
The integrated scheduler can archive and clean up logs and schedule actions such as compression, encryption, movement, renaming, and deletion.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Automated responses
Rules can trigger email alerts, run scripts, forward messages, or log messages to files or ODBC databases.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Capacity
SolarWinds says Kiwi Syslog Server can handle up to two million syslog messages per hour.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Centralized collection
It collects syslog messages and SNMP traps from network devices and Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems in a central console.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Compliance support
SolarWinds says automated log archival and cleanup can help organizations demonstrate compliance with SOX, FISMA, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Deployment guidance
SolarWinds recommends installing the server on a system protected from public access, and on a non-public, non-internet-facing server when public access is unnecessary.Read 9 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com
Filtering
Messages can be filtered by criteria including hostname, IP address, priority, time of day, input source, and message text.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Free edition status
SolarWinds says the Free Edition is temporarily unavailable and marked “Coming Soon”; its comparison page describes a free edition limited to five network devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Legacy support status
SolarWinds documentation says legacy Kiwi Syslog Server reached end of service life on March 28, 2026, and recommends migration to the next generation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com
Live log tailing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com
Log forwarding
The product can forward messages to SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, Loggly, and Security Event Manager.Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com
Log pipelines
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com
Secure syslog
Kiwi Syslog Server NG supports secure TCP syslog using TLS (RFC 5425) and certificate-based server authentication.Read 9 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com
Windows platform
Kiwi Syslog Server NG requirements list 64-bit Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, plus Windows 10 and 11.Read 9 Oct 2026 · documentation.solarwinds.com

Plans and prices

Free Edition Free 5 network devices · 500 message buffer · 10 display windows Read 20 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com
Licensed Edition $999 a month Starts at $999; no monthly fees Unlimited network devices · 500,000 message buffer · 25 display windows Read 20 Sep 2026 · solarwinds.com
Kiwi Syslog Server Licensed Edition $999, paid once No monthly fees Unlimited network devices for log collection · Native web-based application · Free trial fully functional for 14 days Read 9 Oct 2026 · solarwinds.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Central collection of syslog messages and SNMP traps
  • Rules can alert, run scripts, or forward messages
  • Scheduled log archiving and cleanup actions
  • Complete 14-day trial requires no credit card

Limits

  • Free Edition is marked “Coming Soon”
  • Free Edition is limited to five network devices
  • Legacy version reached end of service life

Who it suits

It suits organizations that want a self-hosted central console for syslog, SNMP traps, and Windows event logs. Teams should check the edition’s device and message limits and the stated availability of the free edition before choosing.

Verdict

The feature set covers collection, filtering, automated responses, and log archiving in a self-hosted setup. The free edition’s availability is uncertain, and the licensed edition is listed at $999, paid once.

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