ArcSight Logger vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

ArcSight Logger vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs

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Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Logger

Ranking in Log Management

29th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

16th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, 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 VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.2%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management

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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.

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LarsChristensen

Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow

Efficient troubleshooting with precise log filtering and an easy setup

The tool could benefit from improved filter settings and dashboarding. While there are dashboards available, they are often created by community members and may not work after updates. It would be beneficial to have a roadmap for these dashboards to ensure consistent functionality. It would also be advantageous if the tool could process even large amounts of data faster, though this may be more related to data movement challenges rather than the software itself.

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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

"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."

"The log digestion features from threat intelligence platforms like Recorded Future or Talos are valuable."

"ArcSight's robustness is its most valuable feature."

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

"We haven't had any crashes or bugs. It is stable."

"The ability to customize the solution in great detail is its most valuable features. We can customize the use cases and also have the ability to do scripting. We can personalize our dashboard as well. The scalability the solution offers is quite impressive."

"The solution provides information about the risk factors."

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

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"The interface of the solution is good."

"It is a very useful tool if you have a VMware environment."

"The ability to narrow into a specific time to filter heavy hitters and anomalies is extremely valuable."

"We are using it because we have a VMware product. It has its own built in dashboards for VMware products, and that's a good thing."

"The system's management and its alerts are the most valuable aspects of the solution."

"The tool helps my company deal with security and log analysis, which are very important areas for us...It is a scalable solution."

"I like the interface."

"vRealize Log Insight has been running without any issues."

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Cons

"I would like to see better scheduling in the next release of this solution."

"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."

"The initial setup was a little bit complex."

"We find that the search and access functionality is quite slow."

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

"The next release should have AI capabilities."

"The solution should make it possible to integrate network analysis features."

"I would rate the technical support only 5 out of 10. The technical support is not satisfactory."

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"I would like to see more tutorials or at least an introduction video from the supplier, so you can become proficient and get the most out of the solution. You might not get the full benefit from a logging or reporting solution because you might not have a particular tool enabled. You could leave something out of your analysis because you aren't aware of it or you don't know how to set it up."

"The pricing of the solution could be improved."

"Log retention should have more options for user control."

"The tool does not provide a centralized pane for monitoring."

"In vRealize login files, we have limitations regarding log partitions."

"If data migration occurs during a search, it alters performance, causing delays."

"I think that it should be able to integrate with other third-party backup and recovery solutions, more that it does now."

"The solution is a very good tool, but it has a lot of limitations. One of the main issues is around how you define your retention policy, for instance, in Log Insight. It doesn't have it. You can't define a log retention policy. You also can't define the destination or location for your logs. All of the logs are in one index or one bucket."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is quite harsh."

"ArcSight is an expensive solution."

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

"Pricing is good because it is part of the suite package. It comes in a bundle for us."

"The pricing has been updated recently."

"The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive."

"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."

"The licensing cost for vRealize Log Insight is a little higher, so in terms of cost, it all depends upon what kind of environment you have. If you have a complete virtualized environment, or at least you're using a ninety-five percent virtualized environment, then vRealize Log Insight will play a very good role because it is a VMware component, so it has very tight integration with other VMware components and systems. This means you don't have to procure any other monitoring and management tool, and you don't need a separate automation tool. vRealize Log Insight will have an upper hand if your environment is purely virtualized on VMware. If you're using a mix of physical and virtual components, for example, a 50:50 ratio, then you need to have a third-party component to manage overall monitoring."

"I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."

"The license cost for any other monitoring tool is too high compared to this product."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

16%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

16%

Government

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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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.

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.

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...

What do you like most about vRealize Log Insight?

The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?

One major advantage of VMware compared to Splunk is pricing. VMware is licensed based on hardware rather than the amount of data, making it much cheaper. Splunk, often paid by the terabytes, become...

What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?

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Also Known As

Micro Focus Arcsight Logger, HPE Arcsight Logger

vRealize Log Insight

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

Manage data at scale with centralized log management, deep operational visibility and intelligent analytics for troubleshooting and auditing across private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

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Sample Customers

China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa

Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Medic Mobile, IBM, Seventy Seven Energy, Baystate Health, Osis, Oxford University, Columbia University, Siemens, Cardinal Health, Ashdod Port, Vasakronan, Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Derby

ArcSight Logger vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs