Even with 1,000+ messages/sec (tested on a 4GB VM), it doesn’t drop packets – a win over many open-source tools.
No hidden 30-day trial. No nag screens. No data limit (just source limit). The Bad (Frustrations in 2025) The 5-source limit is harsh One router + one switch + two servers + one firewall = cap reached. You cannot even monitor a single hypervisor’s host + its 4 VMs. kiwi syslog free download
Only plain UDP 514 or TCP 1468. In 2025, sending logs over the network unencrypted is a security red flag. Even with 1,000+ messages/sec (tested on a 4GB