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ArcSight Logger vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

OpenText and VMware are both solutions in the Log Management category. OpenText is ranked #31 with an average rating of 6.7, while VMware is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.6. OpenText holds a 0.8% mindshare in Log Management, compared to VMware’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of VMware users who would recommend it.
ArcSight Logger
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92% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

ArcSight Logger and VMware Aria Operations for Logs compete in the log management solutions category. VMware Aria Operations for Logs seems to have the upper hand due to its scalability and advanced analytics features.

Features: ArcSight Logger provides strong security, comprehensive log management, and a flexible pricing model. VMware Aria Operations for Logs is recognized for advanced analytics, seamless integration with VMware tools, and scalability, making it a preferred choice among many users.

Room for Improvement: ArcSight Logger users suggest enhancements in data processing speeds, better integration with third-party tools, and a more streamlined setup process. VMware Aria Operations for Logs could improve alerting mechanisms, query performance, and provide more cost-effective options for smaller organizations. Each solution has specific areas where improvements could enhance their respective offerings.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ArcSight Logger is known for its straightforward deployment model but can be complex initially without support. In contrast, VMware Aria Operations for Logs offers smoother deployment and efficient customer service, contributing to a better overall user experience.

Pricing and ROI: ArcSight Logger is cost-effective, offering a solid ROI suitable for budget-conscious organizations. VMware Aria Operations for Logs, while having higher initial setup costs, is perceived as delivering long-term benefits due to its advanced features. Users find the ROI justifies the premium pricing for the advanced capabilities it offers.

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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
VMware Aria Operations for ...
Ranking in Log Management
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
28
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 VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.2%, down from 1.4% 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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LarsChristensen - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"The technical support team is good...It is a scalable solution."
"We haven't had any crashes or bugs. It is stable."
"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."
"Our return on investment for implementing ArcSight Logger over the past 12 months has been positive."
"ArcSight provides the basic information that we want."
"ArcSight's robustness is its most valuable feature."
"It's an efficient solution."
"We check a lot of logs in ArcSight Logger because we're running a massive database platform."
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"The system's management and its alerts are the most valuable aspects of the solution."
"The setup and installation are very easy."
"The most valuable features are log centralization and long-term retention for logs."
"The solution is quite user-friendly."
"The solution's simplicity, flexibility, and extensibility are valuable features as we can integrate everything in vRealize."
"Overall, I would recommend VMware Aria Operations for Logs because it is a good tool with many valuable features."
"One of the most valuable features of vRealize Log Insight is that it gives you a clear forecast about your existing machines, for example, how long your machines could be supported and how long the remaining capacity is to host your machines. This is one of the best options available within vRealize Log Insight. Another valuable feature of the solution is automation. My company deploys a lot of automation when required in a very, very short period, and in a very uniform manner, and even if the automation is being deployed for different processes and departments, it's pretty much the same across the environment, so vRealize Log Insight helps reduce a lot of ambiguities and helps my company manage operational efficiencies well."
"It is a very useful tool if you have a VMware environment."
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Cons

"Using the ArcSight Logger dashboard is not particularly intuitive or efficient, so it is important to be trained in its use."
"It would be better if the product is cheaper."
"I had some latency issues for two months. I had to increase our storage capacity significantly to reduce the latency."
"It is really difficult to work in ArcSight Logger, as it is very slow."
"The solution could be improved in maintenance settings."
"ArcSight has been sold two or three times, and the quality has decreased."
"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."
"I would rate the technical support only 5 out of 10. The technical support is not satisfactory."
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"The solution isn't user-friendly for admins."
"From an improvement perspective, the tool needs to be made more user-friendly."
"In the VMware environment, one area for improvement is the handling of VM failovers due to host failures, such as unexpected shutdowns from hardware issues. Currently, High Availability (HA) doesn't seem to recognize whether the VMs are online during failover, treating them as offline or unavailable."
"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."
"It's great for VMware, but it would be good if they had third-party logins."
"The dashboard needs to be improved because this is what I need to monitor my infrastructure."
"Integration with other vendors is something that could be improved, they could add more vendors."
"Log retention should have more options for user control."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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 would rate the product a seven out of ten since it's an enterprise product."
"I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive."
"The pricing is quite harsh."
"Pricing is reasonable compared to similar tools on the market. They offer perpetual licenses."
"Pricing is good because it is part of the suite package. It comes in a bundle for us."
"I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"I think it is a reasonably priced product."
"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."
"The license cost for any other monitoring tool is too high compared to this product."
"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."
"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."
"The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
9%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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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 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.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?
Pricing for VMware Aria Operations for Logs can depend on several variables, including the workload and the customer. The price has risen significantly, and for smaller customers, the cost can be u...
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What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?
It is not the main tool in my stack. I can do similar tasks using solutions like Grafana ( /products/grafana-reviews ). My focus is mainly on finding alternatives for hypervisor and automation purp...
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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.
VMware
 

Sample Customers

China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa
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