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Syslog Watcher

ezfive.com

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Spec score 8.5 #30 of 111 in Log Management Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
Syslog Watcher is Windows software for collecting, storing, analyzing, alerting on, and forwarding network device messages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Deployment options
bothRead 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Integrations
It forwards filtered syslog over UDP, TCP, or TLS to other syslog servers or SIEMs, and exports through ODBC or to CSV, XML, and JSON files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Support
Technical support is included during a 30-day evaluation and with active paid maintenance, with email and ticket support stated on the maker's pages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Alerts and reports
It can email alerts for incoming messages matching filters, send alerts through HTTP requests, and generate scheduled reports.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Archive
The product can keep a daily synchronized compressed archive, optionally encrypted, in remote storage or the cloud.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Archive export
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Collection
It accepts syslog over UDP, reliable TCP, and encrypted TLS, including BSD and IETF formats and CEF.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Compliance support
The maker says the product supports log collection and retention relevant to PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, and CCPA, while noting that compliance also depends on how the server is operated.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Download integrity
The maker says executable files are digitally signed, installer SHA checksums are provided, and releases are checked with VirusTotal before publication.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
License limits
The pricing page says each license key covers one server installation and that originators beyond the licensed number are ignored while messages over the hourly cap are dropped until the next hour.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Live log tailing
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Log pipelines
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Network compatibility
The maker lists compatibility with network vendors including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, SonicWall, Meraki, Ubiquiti, MikroTik, Sophos, Juniper, Aruba, and Extreme.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
On-premises data
Collected logs stay on the user's Windows server unless forwarding or a cloud archive destination is explicitly configured.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Storage and search
Its SQLite-based storage supports retention limits, indexing by originator and severity, and search through millions of messages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Structured log parsing
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Supported operating systems
The download page specifies 64-bit Windows, listing client Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 and Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com

Plans and prices

Free License Free Limited to 3 syslog originators and 5,000 messages per hour 3 syslog originators · 5,000 messages/hour Read 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Professional $245 a month Perpetual license with 1 year of maintenance included 50 syslog originators · 500,000 messages/hour · 1 year technical support · 1 year updates and upgrades Read 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Enterprise $385 a month Perpetual license with 1 year of maintenance included 250 syslog originators · 5,000,000 messages/hour · 1 year technical support · 1 year updates and upgrades Read 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Ultimate $585 a month Perpetual license with 1 year of maintenance included Unlimited syslog originators · Unlimited messages/hour · 1 year technical support · 1 year updates and upgrades Read 22 Sep 2026 · ezfive.com
Free License Free up to 3 devices · 5,000 msg / hour · personal and internal business use · no expiry · self-service documentation support Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Professional License $245, paid once one-time payment · 1 year of maintenance up to 50 devices · 500,000 messages/hour Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Enterprise License $385, paid once one-time payment · 1 year of maintenance up to 250 devices · 5,000,000 messages/hour Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com
Ultimate License $585, paid once one-time payment · 1 year of maintenance unlimited syslog originators · unlimited messages/hour Read 9 Oct 2026 · ezfive.com

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