--- title: SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server Reviews meta\_title: 'SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 16 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.6 review\_count: 16 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: "DevSecOps\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t" url: https://www.g2.com/categories/devsecops --- # SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server but has limited features. Are you part of the SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! SolarWinds® Kiwi Syslog Server is an affordable, web-based syslog management tool that centralizes log management across network devices and servers. It receives syslog messages, SNMP traps (v1, v2, v3), and Windows® event logs from routers, switches, firewalls, Linux®/Unix® hosts, and more — with support for unlimited devices per installation and throughput of up to two million messages per hour. Filter, search, and view logs from anywhere using the intuitive web console, with up to 21 customizable display views. Built-in actions let you automate responses to incoming messages — send email alerts, run scripts, log to a database, or forward to a SIEM. Log archival and cleanup features help you meet SOX, PCI-DSS, FISMA, and other compliance requirements. Key Features: -Centralized monitoring of syslog messages, SNMP traps, and Windows event logs -Web-based console with customizable views and graphical statistics -Automated responses: email alerts, scripts, database logging, and message forwarding -Unlimited devices per install with IPv4 and IPv6 support -Log retention and archival for regulatory compliance -Integrates with SolarWinds NPM, Security Event Manager, Loggly, and Papertrail * * * Seller [SolarWinds Worldwide LLC](https://www.g2.com/sellers/solarwinds-worldwide-llc) Discussions [SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server Community](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-kiwi-syslog-server/discuss) Languages Supported English Overview by Fatima Davis Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-kiwi-syslog-server/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Graylog](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Graylog") Graylog 4.4/5(121) ](https://www.g2.com/products/graylog/reviews) [ ![Checkmk](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Checkmk") Checkmk 4.7/5(306) ](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmk/reviews) [ ![Sumo Logic](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sumo Logic") Sumo Logic 4.3/5(407) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sumo-logic/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-kiwi-syslog-server/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 16 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") IC Verified User in Computer Software Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/9/2026 "Simple, Affordable Log Management That Just Works" 5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? The user interface is simple and does exactly what it’s intended to do—nothing fancy. It integrates with different systems to receive logs, such as routers, switches, and firewalls. If the server hosting it has sufficient specifications, it performs well. It’s very affordable and it works. The support is great, even though the tool requires minimal support. It doesn’t have any AI/intelligence integrations available, which is something that could be added to improve the solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? There’s a lack of AI integration, and the UI feels very basic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? It aggregates logs from different systems into a single pane of glass, making it easy to filter through events. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Jitendra K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jitendra K.") JK Jitendra K. IT Manager Manufacturing Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/1/2024 "SolarWind Syslog Server...A innovation of Logs manages..." 5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? I have hands-on this Syslog server which is pretty good and well-designed .. its collects raw data and provides well-managed logs tables. truly loved Syslog into the troubleshooting which is provided full output. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? sometimes lake into the firewall syncing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? changes logs/troubleshooting logs/evidence logs etc.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 3/4/2024 Validated ReviewerSource: Organic Review from User Profile SK Sumit K. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5/16/2023 "Log management tool for effective network monitoring" 4.5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? Solarwind Kiwi Syslog server is widely used server to capture and maintain network devices logs in bulk. It can maintain huge database and store logs of legacy, FW & SDWAN devices. It can store DB on local server, Network drives and cloud also. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? Sometimes you can feel some slowness as it is handling huge database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? We can collect more logs to analyse. As devices has less capacity to save limited logs but with syslog servers you can capture and store logs for months & years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Yogesh T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Yogesh T.") YT Yogesh T. Assistant System Administrator Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/25/2023 "Excellent tool for collecting logs of all Network Device & the servers." 4.5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? The logs which we collect and be stored for long time and can be reviewed any time without any issue Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? The log analyzer takes to much time to open Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? The software is too good and very helpful for collecting and storing the server logs, also its too easy to monitor our servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Sumit J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sumit J.") SJ Sumit J. Network Security Specialist Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/11/2021 "Kiwi Syslog Server -Logs and Alerts and Critical Data Center and Network Devices Monitor" 4.5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? It is a beneficial device while doing Network & data Center monitoring. We can quickly identify in case of any Devices down and hang stage. It's easy to integrate with Next-generation firewall, Proxy, Router, Switches, Cisco ISE, Cisco ACS, F5, Net scaler, and Cloud devices. I have integrated most network devices with Syslog very efficient way. It can send the alert very quickly and send it to our team DL email very fast. We can quickly resolve any problem and reduce the outage of the organization. one most important thing is we can highlight the essential devices and make the proper network monitoring for high-risk devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? i observed some we are facing issue while intregating the network devices with solarwind syslog server or its not sending proper log inofmation or sending false info to clients. its also have dependency on client software version as well. i have faced one issue one firewall not properly intregate with syslog server due to its sending false info. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server: It's very highly recommended while monitoring network devices and better if you have many web servers and next-gen firewall, data center environment. Audit, monitoring, traffic check it is beneficial server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? We have very large enviroment of Network Devices so we require to monitor each and every thing but once we have intregated with firewall its not sending proper logs due to which we are not 100 % monitor our devices and this devices are very critical so we update our firewall version so it easily ingreated the kiwi solarwind syslog server and once we updated the devices we are getting proper logging and information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Government Administration](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Government Administration") UG Verified User in Government Administration Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 1/3/2019 "SolarWinds KiWi Syslog" 4.5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? The software is easy to setup and manage, with little administration of the software once it is installed. You can have notifications sent to your e-mail for important or critical logs that you want to see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? I do not like that updates are very far and between.. It takes a long time for any software updates to come out Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server: This software is easy to get started and you do not have to worry about it. If you are expecting a lot of updates to the product be prepared to wait a while Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? Log management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 6/15/2021 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer & Network Security](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer & Network Security") AC Verified User in Computer & Network Security Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/7/2021 "EXCELLENT TOOL for deep level monitoring" 5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? Easy to configure, setup and maintain. Quite friendly tool for use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? Sometime doesn't provide the accurate info, services got hunged somehow. Need to improve bit more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server: Good monitoring tool for your all business needs. Easy to manage and gives the best outcome Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? To monitoring the performance of server and network level. Get help to understand the issue of exact time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Services") UI Verified User in Information Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/6/2021 "Amazing tool" 5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? Being able to collect filters, alerts , reacts and forward syslog messages as well as SNMP trap. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? Somechallenge intigreted with existing infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? Troubleshoot during an outage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") UI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/13/2021 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "good" 3.5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? better representation of the logs, selection, and redirecting them to ticketing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? search is difficult, support of operating systems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? network monitoring, logging, configuration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![David J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "David J.") DJ David J. IT Director Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/30/2018 "Kiwi Syslog Server is a great tool to use in your business!" 5/5 What do you like best about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? Kiwi Syslog Server is very easy to install and set up. It is easy to customize and maintain as well. It doesn't use too many resources on the host and has never given me any problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? I wish the menus were easier to use and the documentation is not the most detailed for a beginning user. Support is very good and helped me deal with the setup questions I had so that wasn't a huge problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server: Great product for the price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server solving and how is that benefiting you? Gather and examine syslog entries from numerous network devices. It is very beneficial to have all of these in one place and to enable Kiwi to send alerts based on specific alarm conditions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 10/11/2019 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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