At a Glance
Ideal for
Ops teams who need simple, reliable log aggregation without complexity
Consider that
UI feels dated
Typical cost: $30/mo
Best For
Ops teams who need simple, reliable log aggregation without complexity
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About Papertrail
Papertrail by SolarWinds aggregates logs from servers, apps, and cloud services into one searchable interface. Simple setup, real-time streaming, and powerful search.
Key Features
Real-time log streaming
Powerful search syntax
Alert rules
Archive to S3
Syslog and API ingestion
Team access controls
Things to Consider
UI feels dated
Limited visualization
Parent company (SolarWinds) had security issues
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Our Rating
4.0
Strong analytics solution. Ops teams who need simple, reliable log aggregation without complexity.
Reviewed Dec 2025 by our editorial team
PricingFreemium
Est. Monthly Cost$0-575/mo
CategoryAnalytics, Developer Tools
Founded2011
Last UpdatedDec 2025
Free Tier
Includes: 100MB/month, 48-hour search
Note: Limited data retention and alerting