Central Logging vs Purl
| Central Logging | Purl | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $187/mo | $39/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web | api, Linux, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Log retention | 15 days | — |
| Log pipelines | Yes | Yes |
| Archive export | Yes | — |
| Live log tailing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment options | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| Structured log parsing | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $39/mo |
Both are listed in Best Log Management Software. On Inferse, Purl scores higher on our published basis.