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Fortinet FortiSIEM vs Zabbix comparison

The compared Fortinet and Zabbix solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #8 in SIEM , with an average rating of 7.9, and holds a 3.1% mindshare in the category. Zabbix is ranked #1 in NMS , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 13.0% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Zabbix users who would recommend it.
Fortinet FortiSIEM
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82% willing to recommend
Zabbix
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95% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSIEM and Zabbix based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSIEM
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (8th)
Zabbix
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
105
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (8th), Network Monitoring Software (1st), Server Monitoring (1st), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiSIEM and Zabbix aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiSIEM is designed for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and holds a mindshare of 3.1%, up 3.0% compared to last year.
Zabbix, on the other hand, focuses on Network Monitoring Software, holds 13.0% mindshare, up 11.2% since last year.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Network Monitoring Software
 

Featured Reviews

Oliver Jackson - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems monitoring enhanced by firewall and intrusion detection features
My primary use case for Fortinet FortiSIEM is systems monitoring and alerting. I use it for standard functions like log monitoring, incident detection, and notification.  My customers are mostly medium-sized enterprises ranging from engineering companies, mining companies, independent schools, and…
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ASM Naushad Alam - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows any number of customizations but lacks functionality for finding root causes
We have not yet purchased the commercial version so have a lack of technical ability. We do not yet fully know the key points or key features of the solution. We just use what we use along with WhatsUp Gold. Based on our use only, stability is rated a seven out of ten.
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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

"Its automated response feature has benefited our customer communication. Analysts feel more confident in providing timely responses."
"AccelOps can handle a lot of data and it's just so important to true monitoring. Also, I can create a lot of rules to detect anything I like."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM's most valuable feature is the simplicity in handling multi-tenancy and the ability to switch between different clients at the same time. That was handled flawlessly."
"We like the integration of all of these Fortinet platforms together. Everything is integrated well, and we are able to sell that as a service to our customers."
"The tool's most valuable feature stems from the fact that I can see a complete analysis, like all the incidents that have happened, and it detects everything in real-time."
"The most valuable feature is auto-discovery. When you send logs from any device to port 514, it helps register those devices automatically."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiSIEM is the correlation of many events."
"I like the various options, including the option for CMDB and the easier access to create rules, playbooks, or use cases. It's also easier to use for creating dashboards and reports."
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"The solution allows you to configure and customize how you want to collect information from servers or other systems."
"It has an intuitive UI with beautiful graphs and customizable maps."
"The product is very stable."
"Zabbix is a cost-effective solution. We're a small organization with a few dozen devices to monitor, and it was available for free. We can see what we need. We haven't done an in-depth analysis on it, but we're currently okay with the product."
"We like the user-interface for this solution, which makes it an easy to use tool."
"Zabbix can use old data to current data to set the threshold. We can use previous data to set the threshold."
"The initial setup was very quick. The first time it was long because I didn't know it yet. I was only using Windows. The first time was very difficult because of the operating system."
"The most valuable feature is the monitoring of virtual machines."
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Cons

"Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users."
"When our team tried configuring logs for Microsoft SQL, it did not work."
"It's difficult to integrate unsupported devices with FortiSIEM compared to QRadar. It's easier to integrate and develop processes in QRadar. It's harder to develop a custom process in FortiSIEM."
"The interface needs some improvements because it's a bit cumbersome when you're trying to view items. It takes some time to get used to. Additionally, sometimes the scrolling does not work."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM could improve by having a signature update."
"Their product support, in general, is not that great. The product support is in the same ecosystem. Their support is improving but it's not that great.vvv"
"I would like to see easier implementation in the future."
"Not very good on non-API features, lacks that functionality."
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"Zabbix does not draw automatic mapping of the network, this is something they should add in the future. There is a lot of effort that is involved in tailoring some of the settings which could be made easier."
"We would like to see the addition of automatic push functionality to this product. This would save time when monitoring our servers and networks as, at present, we have to manually install the Zabbix agent on any hardware to be monitored."
"We would like to monitor other touchpoints such as ATM machines. It would be great if it can provide monitoring of ATM machines. Compatibility with other products would also be great."
"Documentation terminology could be improved."
"The user interface could be a bit better. They could update it a bit."
"The main problem with Zabbix is that you have to spend time writing templates for all of the products that you have."
"If Zabbix had a better dashboard then it would be nice."
"The reporting features need improvement, especially detailed inventory reporting. Since it's freeware, reporting may not be a major focus."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price can be better. We are Fortinet partners, so we can get discounts, but its price can be an issue at the beginning for others. There is a licensing scheme for every case. There are three licensing schemes that we can choose from."
"The solution is available for both, perpetual and subscription licenses."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is very cost-efficient compared to other SIEM solutions."
"The price is competitive."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is not an expensive solution."
"If one is cheap and ten is expensive. I rate the tool's price as an eight out of ten. Compared with Splunk or Oracle, Fortinet is cheap."
"Pricing is determined based on the customer's budget."
"Fortinet's products are not expensive, it is less than the competition."
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"If you have 20,000 hosts, the support costs around €95,000 for a year."
"For pricing, it's free. We don't pay anything for it. They open-source the code, and people pay for support."
"It's an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
"It is free, which allows us to reduce costs."
"It is worth every cent to pay or even study to do your own installation."
"It is freeware. We still use the free version of Zabbix."
"The solution is free. However, many open-sourced tools start out free but eventually start charging."
"The product is an open source and free solution."
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 31, 2015
Nagios vs. Zabbix vs. PRTG vs. Spiceworks vs. Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor
I have researched a quite a few network monitoring tools which can be used for various monitoring purposes of not only the servers, but the intermediate routers as well. There are majorly three types of these softwares. Ones which are completely open-source, you can do almost anything you want…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
37%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSIEM?
Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSIEM?
As a service, the cost is reasonable and affordable with scalable pricing based on the number of monitored devices. However, setting it up for oneself as an enterprise-licensed product can be quite...
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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?
The built-in APIs in Fortinet FortiSIEM are somewhat lacking and could be improved for better integration with external ITSM products. Improving software stability and reducing bugs will make it a ...
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What do you like most about Zabbix?
The template system in Zabbix is very beneficial as it saves time in configuration.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zabbix?
The cost is minimal. It is literally free.
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What needs improvement with Zabbix?
For me, Zabbix is very straightforward. I cannot think of any improvements needed. It's a very mature product. The only issue I can note is that it's Linux-based, and Linux documentation is not the...
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Also Known As

FortiSIEM, AccelOps
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Overview

FortiSIEM (formerly AccelOps 4) provides an actionable security intelligence platform to monitor security, performance and compliance through a single pane of glass.

Companies around the world use FortiSIEM for the following use cases:

  • Threat management and intelligence that provide situational awareness and anomaly detection
  • Alleviating compliance mandate concerns for PCI, HIPAA and SOX
  • Managing “alert overload”
  • Handling the “too many tools” reporting issue
  • Addressing the MSPs/MSSPs pain of meeting service level agreements
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Zabbix is an open-source monitoring software that provides real-time monitoring and alerting for servers, networks, applications, and services. 

It offers a wide range of features including data collection, visualization, and reporting. 

With its user-friendly interface and customizable dashboards, Zabbix helps organizations ensure the availability and performance of their IT infrastructure.

Zabbix
 

Sample Customers

FortiSIEM has hundreds of customers worldwide in markets including managed services, technology, financial services, healthcare, and government. Customers include Aruba Networks, Compushare, Port of San Diego, Cleveland Indians, Infoblox, Healthways, and Referentia.
1. IBM 2. Dell 3. Cisco 4. HP 5. Oracle 6. Microsoft 7. Amazon 8. Google 9. Facebook 10. Twitter 11. LinkedIn 12. Netflix 13. Adobe 14. VMware 15. Salesforce 16. SAP 17. Intel 18. AT&T 19. Verizon 20. T-Mobile 21. Vodafone 22. Ericsson 23. Nokia 24. Siemens 25. General Electric 26. Honeywell 27. Philips 28. Sony 29. Samsung 30. LG 31. Panasonic 32. Toshiba
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