◆ Technical Edition Comparison
WinSyslog Detailed Feature Comparison
Compare the individual protocols, actions, processing capabilities and management interfaces available in WinSyslog Free, Professional and Enterprise.
Looking for a quick purchasing overview? This page is intended for technical comparison. For a shorter explanation of which edition fits which type of environment, use the Edition Comparison.
01 · Data Reception
Inputs & Protocols
Compare the protocols WinSyslog can use to receive incoming log and event data.
| Input / Protocol | Free | Professional | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Syslog (UDP) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Raw TCP Syslog | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| SNMP Trap Listener | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| RFC3195 Reliable Syslog | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| RELP Listener | — | — | ✓ |
| SETP Server | — | — | ✓ |
| SSL-protected SETP | — | — | ✓ |
02 · Event Destinations
Actions
Actions determine what WinSyslog does with an event after it has been received and evaluated.
| Action | Free | Professional | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| File Logging | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Database Logging | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Notification | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forward to Syslog Server | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forward via SETP | — | — | ✓ |
| Forward via RELP | — | — | ✓ |
03 · Event Logic
Processing & Filtering
Professional and Enterprise provide WinSyslog’s configurable processing engine for building more advanced logging workflows.
| Processing Feature | Free | Professional | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule Engine | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple Conditions | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited Rule Sets | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event Processing Pipeline | — | ✓ | ✓ |
04 · Administration
Management & Interfaces
Compare the administration and service capabilities available with each edition.
| Management Feature | Free | Professional | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| MonitorWare Console | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web Interface | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
How to Read This Comparison
The edition choice is not based only on device count. The protocols and actions you need can determine the correct edition even in a small environment.
Free
Standard Syslog Collection
Choose Free when standard UDP syslog reception and file logging are sufficient for a small environment or evaluation setup.
Professional
Most Production Workflows
Choose Professional when you need TCP reception, advanced rules, databases, email notifications or forwarding to another syslog server.
Enterprise
Enterprise Transport Protocols
Choose Enterprise when RELP, SETP or the corresponding reliable forwarding capabilities are required.
Next Step
If you have identified the edition you need, review current pricing. If you are still deciding, return to the simpler edition overview.
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