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Google Chronicle Suite vs Wazuh comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Chronicle Suite
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Wazuh
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
3rd
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (2nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Google Chronicle Suite is 3.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wazuh is 15.5%, up from 11.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

AniketGoyal - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 17, 2024
Seamless integration and advanced threat intelligence with good data management
I am an implementation architect, so I have admin access to Google Chronicle. Google Chronicle is a SIEM tool that collects and stores data from various sources, such as network logs, cloud logs, device logs, security logs, and audit logs. It offers four types of ingestion: forwarder, cloud…
SyedAli17 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 25, 2023
Has excellent scalability when deployed on Azure
We primarily use Wazuh for internal security monitoring to ensure the safety of our organization's internal systems. We have two specific requirements: first, we use it to monitor our internal operations, which is essential for general security purposes. Second, we rely on Wazuh to manage the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The log folder is fairly simple."
"The platform's most valuable features are multiple connectors and data output flexibility regarding dashboards and user experience."
"The dashboards are clean and clearly written, making it easy to use and understand."
"The tool's most valuable feature is the search option, allowing easy navigation."
"What sets Chronicle apart from other solutions is its emphasis on threat hunting rather than solely serving as a monitoring tool."
"The support team is responsive."
"Google Chronicle Suite provides useful APIs."
"The product's most valuable feature is threat hunting. We can detect the threats directly from the console from the past data as well."
"My company implemented Wazuh because it was relatively inexpensive. They could quickly get their hands on it to check a box for some audit and compliance."
"It is a stable solution."
"The most valuable feature of Wazuh is its EDR capabilities."
"The solution is easy to maintain."
"Wazuh is simple to use for PCI compliance."
"I like that the solution is on top of the Kubernetes stack."
"It's very easy to integrate Wazuh with other environments, cloud applications, and on-prem applications. So, the advantage is that it's easy to implement and integrate with other solutions."
"The main thing I like about it is that it has an EDR."
 

Cons

"The solution's graphical user interface (GUI) should be more user-friendly."
"The tool is a little bit difficult to use compared to Microsoft Sentinel."
"The configuration is not optimal."
"The tool is complicated for a first-time user. It should also include newer APIs."
"The tool needs to improve tasking packages. Its GUI needs to be improved. The product needs to include time-based filtration. We can only see the alert detection timeline now."
"The product's default dashboard feature has a few limitations regarding availability."
"In terms of improvement, the UI can be a bit challenging for beginners."
"The tool is perfectly fine, and I have not faced any challenges while using it."
"The tool does not provide CTI to monitor darknet."
"The tool doesn't detect anomalies or new environments."
"Log data analysis could be improved. My IT team has been looking for an alternative because they want better log data for malware detection. We are also doing more container implementation also, so we need better container security, log data analysis, auditing and compliance, malware detection, etc."
"So far, the recent updates have addressed most challenges we previously faced."
"Wazuh doesn't have native support for some enterprise solutions."
"The support team could be more responsive and provide quicker replies during our working hours in Indonesia, which would be a significant improvement."
"Its configuration process is time-consuming."
"Wazuh needs more security and features, particularly visualization features and a health monitor."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to other solutions, Google Chronicle Suite's pricing is fine."
"The solution's pricing is dependent on the data amount."
"We have to pay extra charges for the amount of data transfer and technical support services."
"The tool is cheaper than Microsoft Sentinel."
"When I contacted customer care, they mentioned bundling options, that I found to be overall affordable."
"Wazuh is open-source, therefore it is free. You can purchase support for $1,000 a year."
"Wazuh is a cheaply priced product."
"It is an open-source product."
"There is not a license required for Wazuh."
"Wazuh is not an expensive solution."
"They have a good pricing strategy for market expansion."
"We use the free version of Wazuh."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
University
7%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Chronicle Suite?
Google Chronicle Suite is a highly scalable solution with good search capabilities.
What needs improvement with Google Chronicle Suite?
The tool is perfectly fine, and I have not faced any challenges while using it.
What do you like most about Wazuh?
Integrates with various open-source and paid products, allowing for flexibility in customization based on use cases.
What needs improvement with Wazuh?
Wazuh doesn't have native support for some enterprise solutions. It requires an agent installed on the server, whether Windows Server or Linux, to collect logs. While you can gather information via...
What is your primary use case for Wazuh?
My company specializes in providing SIEM as a service. We leverage Wazoo for that. Since Wazoo is open-source, I hosted it on Azure. We provide Wazuh as a service to our customers. Currently, we ha...
 

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Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Google Chronicle Suite vs. Wazuh and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
814,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.