# AWS Log

AWS Log is a Cloud Security Posture Management product. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is free.

A command-line tool that shows configuration history and changes of AWS resources using AWS Config service.

Checked October 2026.

## What is AWS Log?

AWS Log is a command-line tool that displays the configuration history and changes of AWS resources over time. The tool leverages AWS Config service to retrieve historical configuration data for supported AWS resources.

Key features include:
- Configuration history tracking for AWS resources supported by AWS Config
- Command-line interface for querying resource changes
- Filtering options by resource type, date ranges, and number of history items
- Support for viewing deleted resources
- Context display for configuration changes
- Colorized output with option to disable

The tool requires proper AWS credentials configuration and AWS Config setup to record resource configuration changes. Users can query resources by name or ID and specify various parameters to customize the output, including time-based filtering and the number of historical items to display.

Tags: Configuration Management, Infrastructure, AWS

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Cloud Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/cloud-security) · [Cloud Security Posture Management](https://cybersectools.com/categories/cspm)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 70
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best Attack Surface Management Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-attack-surface-solutions).

## AWS Log FAQ

### What is AWS Log?

AWS Log is a product in the Cloud Security Posture Management category. It covers Configuration Management, Infrastructure and AWS.

### What is the pricing for AWS Log?

AWS Log is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/jaksi/awslog/.

### What are alternatives to AWS Log?

Alternatives to AWS Log listed on CybersecTools:

1. [AWS Config](https://cybersectools.com/tools/aws-config) - Assess, audit, and evaluate configurations of AWS resources. (Commercial)
2. [Turbot](https://cybersectools.com/tools/turbot) - Cloud & AI security platform for compliance, posture mgmt, and agent control. (Commercial)
3. [Opscompass Cloud & Database Asset Intelligence](https://cybersectools.com/tools/opscompass-cloud-and-database-asset-intelligence) - Cloud & database asset intelligence platform for visibility & compliance (Commercial)
4. [Cloudlytics Cloud-Driven Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cloudlytics-cloud-driven-security) - Cloud security platform for compliance, event analytics, and asset monitoring (Commercial)
5. [Bitdefender GravityZone CSPM+](https://cybersectools.com/tools/bitdefender-gravityzone-cspm) - Cloud security posture mgmt with CIEM, compliance mapping & threat detection (Commercial)

Compare all AWS Log alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aws-log](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aws-log)

### What deployment and organization size does AWS Log fit?

AWS Log is available as a cloud service. It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare AWS Log with similar solutions

- [AWS Log vs AWS Config](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aws-config-vs-aws-log)
- [AWS Log vs Turbot](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aws-log-vs-turbot)
- [AWS Log vs Opscompass Cloud & Database Asset Intelligence](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aws-log-vs-opscompass-cloud-and-database-asset-intelligence)

All alternatives to AWS Log: [/alternatives/aws-log](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aws-log)

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