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ArcSight Logger vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server comparison

OpenText and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Log Management category. OpenText is ranked #31 with an average rating of 6.7, while SolarWinds is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.5. OpenText holds a 0.8% mindshare in Log Management, compared to SolarWinds’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.
ArcSight Logger
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80% willing to recommend
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
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85% willing to recommend
 

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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.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Logger
Ranking in Log Management
31st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
Ranking in Log Management
25th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of ArcSight Logger is 0.8%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 1.7%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Log Management
 

Featured Reviews

Geraldo Freitas - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
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Muhammad Anas - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is one of the best products available in the market."
"The ESM use cases are the most valuable. It enables us to use the big data collection inside our company. We are able to create use cases for whatever it suits and I find that the most interesting part of any SIEM solution."
"I am impressed with the product's ability to pick up logs. It also has UEBA which has reduced the time to take charge of the events."
"ArcSight provides the basic information that we want."
"In terms of ArcSight Logger's most valuable feature, it is their scalability. ArcSight's real advantage is its scalability because they have two layers, including the logger layer."
"In our country we are a little bit private in terms of solutions, so we are just starting to use the basic data capture. Now some users can start to use additional features that come with Micro Focus ArcSight like user behavior analytics for investigating."
"We check a lot of logs in ArcSight Logger because we're running a massive database platform."
"The most valuable feature is the level of detail that you can see about certain events, even when they do not come up in the console."
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"We are very happy with the stability of the solution."
"The most valuable features of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server include its ability to provide network mapping and deliver information to my customers about their networks through various methods."
"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."
"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server ten out of ten."
"I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity."
"I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity."
"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well."
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Cons

"We find that the search and access functionality is quite slow."
"The speed of Logger indexing and searching for certain bugs for some queries that we provide could be improved. It can handle a huge number of logs but it can be improved."
"In the next release, I want to see more intelligence."
"The console in older versions is not user-friendly."
"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."
"It is really difficult to work in ArcSight Logger, as it is very slow."
"The initial setup was a little bit complex."
"The platform is quite expensive. They should reduce its cost."
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"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."
"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly. This is a significant concern, as it led to losing a deal due to the inability to provide Windows logs effectively."
"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."
"SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."
"There is a need for an on-premises solution, which could lead to easier sales in larger markets."
"Technical support could definitely be better."
"SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers."
"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"We have a lifetime license, so we don't pay a monthly fee."
"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."
"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."
"ArcSight is an expensive solution."
"Pricing is reasonable compared to similar tools on the market. They offer perpetual licenses."
"The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."
"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
16%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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.
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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.
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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...
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What do you like most about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?
Simplicity is the most valuable feature.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?
SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers.
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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?
The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly. This is a significant concern, as it led to losing a deal due to the inability to provide Windows logs effectively. It should be more user-fri...
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Also Known As

Micro Focus Arcsight Logger, HPE Arcsight Logger
Kiwi Syslog Server
 

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.
OpenText

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.

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Sample Customers

China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa
Holy Cross Energy, West Texas A&M University, Medium Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company
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