SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
Log analysis software
DevSecOps software
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What is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is an on-premises syslog collection and management tool for centralizing syslog messages from network devices, servers, and security appliances. It is used by IT operations and network/security administrators to receive, filter, search, and forward syslog events for troubleshooting, auditing, and alerting. The product focuses on syslog and related device messaging workflows, with Windows-based deployment and rule-driven processing rather than broad, cloud-native observability coverage.
Centralized syslog collection
The product consolidates syslog messages from many sources into a single server for retention and review. It supports rule-based processing to categorize, filter, and route messages. This fits environments that primarily need syslog ingestion and operational visibility without deploying a broader telemetry platform.
Rule-based alerting and actions
Kiwi Syslog Server provides configurable rules to trigger alerts and automated actions based on message content and severity. Common actions include forwarding, notifications, and writing to files or other destinations. This enables basic operational and security workflows such as detecting device failures or repeated authentication errors.
On-prem Windows deployment
The software runs on Windows and is typically deployed within the customer’s network, which can simplify use in restricted or offline environments. Local deployment can help organizations keep log data within their own infrastructure for policy or regulatory reasons. It also avoids reliance on external SaaS connectivity for core syslog collection.
Limited beyond syslog scope
The product is primarily designed for syslog and does not provide the breadth of telemetry types found in full observability stacks (e.g., deep metrics, traces, and application performance monitoring). Organizations needing unified analysis across logs, metrics, and traces may require additional tools. This can increase operational overhead when correlating incidents across multiple data sources.
Scaling and analytics constraints
Compared with distributed log analytics platforms, Kiwi Syslog Server is typically used for small-to-mid scale syslog workloads and straightforward searches and rules. Advanced analytics features such as large-scale indexing, complex aggregations, and long-term high-volume retention are not its core focus. High-ingest environments may need architectural workarounds or a different platform.
Less DevSecOps-native integration
While it can support security monitoring via syslog alerts and forwarding, it is not a DevSecOps platform with built-in CI/CD, policy-as-code, or cloud-native security workflows. Integrations for modern pipelines and developer-centric workflows are generally less extensive than tools designed for continuous delivery and security automation. Teams may need custom scripting or additional products to operationalize DevSecOps processes end-to-end.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwi Syslog Server Free Edition | 100% free (free to download) | Up to 5 devices for log collection; collects syslog (UDP/TCP), SNMP traps, Windows Event Logs; includes basic web access (500 logs via Kiwi Web Access) and core alerting/forwarding capabilities. Source: SolarWinds Free Tools page and product comparison. |
| Kiwi Syslog Server NG Licensed Edition | Starts at $999 (one-time/perpetual license; no monthly fees) | Installation for unlimited devices; new-generation UI; advanced filtering, rules/actions automation, archiving/retention, native web app; fully functional 14-day trial available; includes maintenance/support for the first year (per vendor docs). Note: some regional/translated pages have shown different figures (see notes/citations). |
Seller details
SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC
Austin, Texas, USA
1999
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