WinSyslog – fast & reliable Windows syslog server, proven since 1996
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Collect, process, store & route syslog messages from your Windows infrastructure for better security, compliance and operational efficiency. Free your organization from vendor lock-in with the industry’s most mature Windows syslog solution.
📊 The WinSyslog Platform
WinSyslog is the original syslog server for Microsoft Windows. Since 1996, it offers superior features:
Microsoft Windows 11 and 2022 ready
Fully compatible with the latest Windows operating systems and innovations.
All industry standards
Supports UDP syslog, TCP syslog, and RELP protocols for maximum compatibility.
High performance
Optimized architecture delivers exceptional throughput and low latency.
Native 64-bit application
Built from the ground up to maximize performance and memory efficiency.
Reliable & robust
Designed for 24/7 operation with proven stability and error handling.
Easy to use
Intuitive interface and straightforward configuration for all skill levels.
Reasonably priced
Enterprise-grade functionality at a fair price point for all sizes.
Highly scalable
From small home networks to multi-national enterprise deployments.
Free troubleshooting version
Available as freeware for home environments. See edition comparison for details.
WinSyslog is created by the same team that also develops rsyslog. Rsyslog is the de-facto standard syslog server on Linux used by thousands and thousands of large and small organizations.
Up to
25%
reduction in SIEM costs
Support for
RFC 3164
RFC 5424
Full standards compliance
Run
Unlimited
syslog instances per machine
Powerful Processing
Flexible rule-based engine with unlimited filters and actions. Process events based on facility, priority, content, or custom conditions.
Windows Integration
Native Windows Event Log support, ODBC database connectivity, and seamless Windows service integration for enterprise environments.
Real-Time Viewing
Interactive SyslogViewer displays messages as they arrive with configurable buffers and instant filtering capabilities.
💡 Why do you need a Windows syslog server?
Many devices like routers and switches send very important information via the syslog protocol. If you want to know what is going on in your network, you need to obtain this information. This is what WinSyslog helps you with. As a plus, there is no need to introduce Linux in your otherwise Windows-only network.
🎯 What you can use WinSyslog for
Data centralization and routing
Effortlessly centralize and route syslog data from routers, switches, firewalls and printers for seamless event management.
SIEM optimization
Filter duplicates and irrelevant events to reduce SIEM noise. Lower your SIEM costs by up to 25% and reduce operational burden.
Regulatory compliance
Streamline compliance by routing relevant logs to databases, protecting personal information, and retaining data for audits.
Security monitoring
Simplify security event management, improve detection rates, and reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) threats.
IT operations
Gain detailed insights into system performance and errors, enabling faster identification and resolution of issues.
Email alerts
Send instant notifications to any email address, pager or phone based on user-defined rules with customizable content.
🔗 We integrate with all major SIEM, databases, and platforms
ODBC databases, Windows Event Log, text files, email, syslog forwarding, and more
💬 What our customers say about WinSyslog
“WinSyslog has been our go-to syslog solution for over 10 years. Its reliability and flexibility make it the perfect choice for our enterprise network monitoring needs.”
— Network Administrator, Fortune 500 Company
“After implementing WinSyslog, we reduced our SIEM processing costs by 30% while improving our security monitoring capabilities. The filtering and routing features make it an indispensable tool in our network operations.”
— IT Director, Enterprise Technology Solutions
✨ Why should you choose WinSyslog?
Running a syslog server on Windows should be simple, but yet scale for highly demanding environments. This is what WinSyslog does. For the home user, we even offer a free version (the WinSyslog Interactive Syslog Viewer desktop version). Trust the folks that invented the original syslog technology on Windows and give WinSyslog a try.
First and Most Mature
The original syslog server for Windows, developed since 1996 with over 25 years of continuous improvement.
Industry Proven
Used by network administrators worldwide for mission-critical infrastructure monitoring and logging.
Rsyslog Expertise
Developed by the same team behind rsyslog, ensuring deep protocol understanding and consistent implementation.
Highly Flexible
Rule-based processing with unlimited filters and actions. Create complex event handling workflows.
Windows-Native
Seamless integration with Windows Event Log, ODBC databases, and Windows services.
Scalable
Support for multiple instances, cascaded configurations, and high-volume environments.
🚀 Ready to get started?
Download WinSyslog for free or contact us for enterprise licensing
🆓 Freeware Mode Available
WinSyslog can operate as freeware without a valid license, supporting a scrolling interactive display of the 60 most current messages for an unlimited time. Even our free copies come with Adiscon’s excellent support!