ArcSight Logger vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server comparison

OpenText and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Log Management category. OpenText is ranked #28 with an average rating of 6.9, while SolarWinds is ranked #26 with an average rating of 7.7. OpenText holds a 0.9% mindshare in LM, compared to SolarWinds’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

ArcSight Logger

Read 31 ArcSight Logger reviews

1,652 Views
1,618 Comparison Views

80% willing to recommend

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Read 5 SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server reviews

3,242 Views
2,883 Comparison Views

80% willing to recommend

ArcSight Logger

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

ArcSight Logger and SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server compete in the log management and analysis category. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server seems to take the upper hand due to its straightforward setup and competitive pricing, while ArcSight Logger is favored by those requiring advanced data analysis capabilities.

Features: ArcSight Logger is known for its powerful log management, comprehensive data analysis, and suitability for large-scale operations. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is recognized for its simplicity, efficiency in handling syslog management tasks, and lightweight nature, which make it attractive for smaller businesses or simpler environments.

Room for Improvement: ArcSight Logger users suggest enhancements in ease of use, reduction in interface complexity, and more user-friendly design. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by adding advanced features, offering more integrations, and expanding its capabilities for enterprise environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ArcSight Logger requires a more involved deployment process, appreciated for deep integration and customization, with customer service experiences reported as satisfactory. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server offers quick deployment and straightforward configuration, with an intuitive setup process and customer service noted as responsive and helpful.

Pricing and ROI: ArcSight Logger's pricing reflects its extensive features, perceived as high for some users without a strong ROI. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server provides competitive pricing with a favorable ROI, particularly for smaller-scale applications where cost-effectiveness and simplicity are advantageous.

To learn more, read our detailed ArcSight Logger vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server Report (Updated: December 2024).

Buyer's Guide

ArcSight Logger vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

December 2024

Download the complete report

Helped 824,053 peers since 2012

Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Logger

Ranking in Log Management

28th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

26th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of ArcSight Logger is 0.9%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 2.1%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management

Featured Reviews

Geraldo Freitas

Analista de TI - suporte a redes e segurança at Tribunal de Contas da União

Enhances our security incident investigation but not good for correlation

Investigation is good when you know what you want to search for in Logger. The most difficult part is parsing the logs and configuring the parsers. For investigation, it's good. For correlation, it's not good. We use Sentinel, and Sentinel has pre-built use cases that are much easier to configure. So, it enhances our security incident investigation. We have inbound integration, but configuring the parsers is sometimes very difficult. We only have two use cases where we have a correlation set up. We send the information to Check Point to block IP addresses when we see a lot of blocks from the same source. We have a trigger. So, Logger automatically blocks these IP addresses. We could have Logger put them on a blacklist. So, it offers the ease of integration.

Read full review

Muhammad Anas

Assistant Manager NOC and Infrastructure at NiFT

Shows login failures and server issues but search functions and filters could be improved

Kiwi Syslog shows login failures and server issues. I'm using version 9.8.1. It's deployed on-premises. There are four people in my organization who are using this solution. They're all infrastructure engineers The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels. It's…

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The machine learning is a good feature."

"We check a lot of logs in ArcSight Logger because we're running a massive database platform."

"Our return on investment for implementing ArcSight Logger over the past 12 months has been positive."

"The technical support team is good...It is a scalable solution."

"The most valuable feature is the search capability, which is simple to use."

"It's a brilliant log collection tool, and it can handle hundreds of thousands of servers in a single shot to ingest the data."

"It provides in-depth information on business activities once we log into the system."

"Some of the most valuable features I really appreciate are the performance, how quick the solution is, and how easy it is to create a query."

More ArcSight Logger pros

"We are very happy with the stability of the solution."

"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs."

"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well."

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

Cons

"It would be better if the product is cheaper."

"The solution must provide readymade connectors for different applications."

"The product's connectors should work better and the user manuals need an update."

"The solution could be improved in maintenance settings."

"ArcSight has been sold two or three times, and the quality has decreased."

"It's not a new product and is a bit complex. So, it requires a person dedicated to working on it and to know about it in and out. It is a huge product, and the search operation is a bit complicated for a new user or someone who has not used it for long. So for that person, it becomes a bit difficult."

"The next release should have AI capabilities."

"I think the ArcSight team should try to simplify legacy products for the customers, because that product is not easy to use or to work with. It needs more more competency or appeal to use. We hope Micro Focus is trying to resolve this."

More ArcSight Logger cons

"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release."

"Technical support could definitely be better."

"SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."

"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."

"I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is quite harsh."

"It's not cheap at all as it's a big product and has been in the market for quite some time now."

"Pricing is reasonable compared to similar tools on the market. They offer perpetual licenses."

"I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive."

"I would rate the product a seven out of ten since it's an enterprise product."

"ArcSight Logger is very expensive compared to their competitors, but when we talk to the customer and explain what the features are and how we can scale, they understand. Still, ArcSight is more expensive than the competition."

"ArcSight is an expensive solution."

"We have a lifetime license, so we don't pay a monthly fee."

"The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Log Management solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

824,053 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

16%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ArcSight Logger?

We have a trigger. So, Logger automatically blocks these IP addresses. We could have Logger put them on a blacklist.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ArcSight Logger?

The pricing isn't the problem. We have a lifetime license, so we don't pay a monthly fee.

See all answers

What needs improvement with ArcSight Logger?

The solution has room for improvement. We're currently upgrading to the newer version, where they have something like Kafka, a hub for all solutions feeding information into Logger. However, I thin...

See all answers

What do you like most about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

Simplicity is the most valuable feature.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve.

See all answers

What needs improvement with SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

I would like to have the new logs visible in the background without the need to open a new browser. I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs.

See all answers

Comparisons

Splunk Enterprise Security vs ArcSight Logger

Compared 38% of the time

IBM Security QRadar vs ArcSight Logger

Compared 32% of the time

Elastic Security vs ArcSight Logger

Compared 13% of the time

Wazuh vs ArcSight Logger

Compared 7% of the time

Grafana Loki vs ArcSight Logger

Compared 4% of the time

More ArcSight Logger Competitors

syslog-ng vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Compared 49% of the time

SolarWinds Log Analyzer vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Compared 13% of the time

Wazuh vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Compared 6% of the time

ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Compared 6% of the time

Graylog vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Compared 5% of the time

More SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

ArcSight Logger

December 2024

Download ArcSight Logger product report

Buyer's Guide

Log Management

December 2024

Download SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server product report

Also Known As

Micro Focus Arcsight Logger, HPE Arcsight Logger

Kiwi Syslog Server

Learn More

OpenText

SolarWinds

Overview

HPE ArcSight Data Platform (ADP) offers a future-ready data solution that enriches data in real time and supports open standards for better threat detection. Using security data connectors, ADP collects data and enriches it in real-time to give analysts organized information that can be acted upon instantly.

A syslog server is a logging server that allows for the centralized collection of syslog messages, known as events, from a variety of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, in addition to servers running a variety of operating systems.

Sample Customers

China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa

Holy Cross Energy, West Texas A&M University, Medium Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company

Buyer's Guide

ArcSight Logger vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

December 2024

Free Report: ArcSight Logger vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Find out what your peers are saying about ArcSight Logger vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server and other solutions. Updated: December 2024.

DOWNLOAD NOW

824,053 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our ArcSight Logger vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server report.

See our list of best Log Management vendors.

We monitor all Log Management reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.