Elastic Security vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server comparison

Elastic Security vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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Categories and Ranking

Elastic Security

Ranking in Log Management

7th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (5th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (16th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (6th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (8th)

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of Elastic Security is 3.5%, down from 6.7% 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

Gajewski Marek

Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder at CS2

Provides good anomaly detection and connectivity reporting

We previously used Splunk but switched to Elastic Security because Splunk was more expensive. Feature-wise, both tools are pretty much the same. They have almost the same functions. Elastic Security has a much better AI assistant that allows you to ask questions like a normal person. With Elastic Security, I can also predict the price and how much it will cost. Splunks's pricing depends on how much data we use and the different add-ons I have to add. The pricing is much better with Elastic Security.

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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…

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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

"Enables monitoring of application performance and the ability to predict behaviors."

"The most valuable feature is the machine learning capability."

"We chose the product based on the ability to scan for malware using a malware behavioral model as opposed to just a traditional hash-based antivirus. Therefore, it's not as intensive."

"What customers found most valuable in Elastic Security feature-wise is the search capability, in particular, the way of writing the search query and the speed of searching for results."

"It is an extremely stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"It's open-source and free to use."

"Elastic Security offers advanced features such as machine learning and integration with ChatGPT."

"It's a good platform and the very best in the current market. We looked at the Forester report from December 2022 where it was said to be a leader."

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

"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."

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

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

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

"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."

"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server ten out of ten."

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

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Cons

"There is an area of improvement in the Logs list. The load list may need to be paginated as there are limits."

"We're using the open-source edition, for now, I think maybe they can allow their OLED plugin to be open source, as at the moment it is commercialised."

"The tool needs to integrate with legacy servers. Big companies can have legacy servers that may not always be updated."

"We set up a cron job to delete old logs so that we wouldn't hit a disk space issue. Such a feature should be available in the UI, where old logs can be deleted automatically. (Don’t know if this feature is already there)."

"Improvements in Elastic Security could include refining and normalizing queries to make them more user-friendly, enhancing the user experience with better documentation, and addressing any latency issues."

"It could use maybe a little more on the Linux side."

"Elastic Security could improve the documentation. It would help if they were more simple and clean."

"We'd like better premium support."

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

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."

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

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

"There is a need for an on-premises solution, which could lead to easier sales in larger markets."

"SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers."

"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."

"Technical support could definitely be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Affordable but with additional costs"

"The solution is not expensive and costs around ten dollars a month."

"There is no charge for using the open-source version."

"We use the open-source version, so there is no charge for this solution."

"The price is reasonable. It probably costs the same as ArcSight and LogRhythm SIEM. FortiSIEM might cost less than Elastic Security. There are no hidden or additional costs."

"The product offers an amazing pricing structure. Price-wise, the product is very competitive."

"Compared to other tools, Elastic Security is a cheaper solution."

"We are using the free, open-source version of this solution."

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"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Government

16%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Elastic Security?

Elastic provides the capability to index quickly due to the reverse indexes it offers. This data is crucial as it contains critical information. The reverse index allows fast data indexing because ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Elastic Security?

Elastic Security is considered cost-effective, especially at lower EPS levels. However, a direct comparison was not made due to different pricing structures.

What do you like most about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

Simplicity is the most valuable feature.

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.

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

Elastic SIEM, ELK Logstash

Kiwi Syslog Server

Overview

Elastic Security is a robust, open-source security solution designed to offer integrated threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities across an organization's entire digital estate. Part of the Elastic Stack (which includes Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana), Elastic Security leverages the power of search, analytics, and data aggregation to provide real-time insight into threats and vulnerabilities. It is a comprehensive platform that supports a wide range of security needs, from endpoint protection to cloud and network security, making it a versatile choice for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

Elastic Security combines the features of a security information and event management (SIEM) system with endpoint protection, allowing organizations to detect, investigate, and respond to threats in real time. This unified approach helps reduce complexity and improve the efficiency of security operations.

Additional offerings and benefits:

The platform utilizes advanced analytics, machine learning algorithms, and anomaly detection to identify threats and suspicious activities.
It offers extensive integration options with other tools and platforms, facilitating a more cohesive and comprehensive security ecosystem.
With Kibana, users gain access to powerful visualization tools and dashboards that provide real-time insight into security data.

Finally, Elastic Security benefits from a global community of users who contribute to its threat intelligence, helping to enhance its detection capabilities. This collaborative approach ensures that the solution remains on the cutting edge of cybersecurity, with up-to-date information on the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

Elastic

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.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

Texas A&M, U.S. Air Force, NuScale Power, Martin's Point Health Care

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

Elastic Security vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server