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ArcSight Analytics vs Splunk User Behavior Analytics comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Analytics
Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
13th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Splunk User Behavior Analytics
Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) category, the mindshare of ArcSight Analytics is 1.3%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk User Behavior Analytics is 10.1%, down from 11.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
 

Featured Reviews

Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri - PeerSpot reviewer
It has improved our system and network policy monitoring
They should improve on the following: * Timely resolution of issues and proper support once a ticket has been generated. * Systems appearing on the network which are not part of the domain controller. These should be monitored. * Inactive connections from servers, which are upgraded or downgraded within a VM, should be automatically revoked. * Logger monitoring should be separated from ESM monitoring. * Ability to integrate with cloud-based applications and monitor cloud-based events. * Ability to log and notify tailored rules via SMS/email. * Provide more ArcSight training and workshops.
AnupChapalgaonkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient behavior analysis with potential for improved reporting
I use Splunk User Behavior Analytics for SAML authentication, behavior analysis, and integration purposes. Integration allows me to identify version controls in CRM systems and analyze remote users. Additionally, I use it for streaming and machine learning kit integration, focusing on behavior…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the log monitoring."
"The features I have found most valuable are it capabilities for behavioral analytics and anomaly detection."
"The ability to correlate different logs is the solution's most valuable feature."
"This solution makes it easy to create use cases, and it is easy to move queries from use cases to the report to the dashboard."
"One of the most valuable features is the alerts."
"The data collection and the integration with different products are valuable features."
"ArcSight Analytics is used to get a deeper insight and threat analysis about the network."
"The two most valuable features of this solution are its stability and scalability."
"It's easily scalable."
"It's straightforward in terms of configuration and troubleshooting and log management and monitoring as well. These are the edge points in addition to it being a modular solution where you can capitalize on your current licenses with extra licensing models, which can match the customer's business requirement and it can help the customer to design or to actually plan for their own roadmap."
"The most effective one is the integration with other vendors."
"The most valuable feature is being able to take data and put it into other systems so that we could see the output, and to see where we need to apply our focus."
"The solution appears to be stable, although we haven't used it heavily."
"We are really pleased with Splunk and its features. It would be practically impossible to function without it. To provide a general overview of the system, it's important to note that the standard log files are currently around 250 gigabytes per day. It would be impossible to manually walk through these logs by hand, which is why automation is essential."
"The most valuable features are its data aggregation and the ability to automatically identify a number of threats, then suggest recommended actions upon them."
"This intelligent user behavior analytics package is easy to configure and use while remaining feature filled."
 

Cons

"[There is] complexity in maintaining it and managing it. It's not easy to use. It requires a lot of training."
"The interactive dashboard is complicated and you need to have training in order to use it, so I think that it could be made easier to use."
"ArcSight is not a user-friendly solution and the interface needs to be improved."
"It's a difficult product to navigate, it's complex."
"I faced stability issues with Windows Operating System. The installed connectors hang if they remain idle for a long period of time."
"The reporting and the way it is worded needs to be improved in future releases. The dashboards are quite poorly designed."
"Network integration is very crucial, and you need to have the knowledge to get it done."
"Currently, there are no compatible connectors for this solution, which means we have to depend on FlexConnectors."
"The initial setup was complex because some of the configurations that we required needed customization."
"The ability to do more complicated data investigation would be a welcome addition for pros, though the functionality now gives most people what they need."
"I would like improved downward integration with other tools such as McAfee and other GCP solutions."
"The solution is much more expensive than relative competitors like ArcSight or LogRhythm. It makes it hard to sell to customers sometimes."
"It would be good if the solution had an analytics tool that allowed us to analyze the data without writing specific queries."
"We want to have an automated system for bot hunting that enables us to detect anomalies predictively based on historical data. It would be helpful if Splunk included process mining as an alternative option. We have a threat workflow, but it would be useful if we could supplement that with some process mining capabilities over time."
"Currently, a lot of network operations need improvement. We still need people to handle incidents. Our vision is to leverage status and convert it directly from the network devices. It would be ideal if we could take action using APIs and API code and remove manual processes."
"In terms of improvements, advanced reporting could see enhancements as there are some issues with latency."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is expensive."
"It can range between $30,000 and $40,000 USD, and can go up to $500,000 and $600,000 USD."
"ArcSight Analytics is a bit expensive compared with other tools in terms of licensing costs, training, hardware implementation, and support."
"In addition to the costs of standard licensing fees, there is the cost of labor for maintenance."
"The monthly licensing fee is around $20,000. There aren't any costs in addition to the standard licensing fee."
"My customers pay a yearly licensing fee for ArcSight Analytics."
"My biggest complaint is the way they do pricing... You can never know the pricing for next year. Every single time you adjust to something new, the price goes up. It's impossible to truly budget for it. It goes up constantly."
"I am not aware of the price, but it is expensive."
"I hope we can increase the free license to be more than 5 gig a day. This would help people who want to introduce a POC or a demo license for the solution."
"Pricing varies based on the packages you choose and the volume of your usage."
"There are additional costs associated with the integrator."
"The licensing costs is around 10,000 dollars."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What SOC product do you recommend?
For tools I’d recommend: -SIEM- LogRhythm -SOAR- Palo Alto XSOAR Doing commercial w/o both (or at least an XDR) is asking to miss details that are critical, and ending up a statistic. Also, rememb...
What do you like most about ArcSight Analytics?
ArcSight Analytics is used to get a deeper insight and threat analysis about the network.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ArcSight Analytics?
My customers pay a yearly licensing fee for ArcSight Analytics.
What do you like most about Splunk User Behavior Analytics?
The solution's most valuable feature is Splunk queries, which allow us to query the logs and analyze the attack vectors.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk User Behavior Analytics?
Splunk is up to the mark in terms of pricing. However, I cannot provide specific comments on the pricing at the moment.
What needs improvement with Splunk User Behavior Analytics?
In terms of improvements, advanced reporting could see enhancements as there are some issues with latency. Additionally, there are challenges with configuration findings during lexical analysis.
 

Also Known As

ArcSight User Behavior Analytics, ArcSight UBA
Caspida, Splunk UBA
 

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8 Securities, AAA Western, AdvancedMD, Amaya, Cerner Corporation, CJ O Shopping, CloudShare, Crossroads Foundation, 7-Eleven Indonesia
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