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ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer
Ranking in Log Management
26th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (30th)
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
Ranking in Log Management
30th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is 1.0%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 2.1%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Log Management
 

Featured Reviews

Edu Edu - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 15, 2023
Helps with remote logging but reports need to be more detailed
We use ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer for remote logging The tool's reports show activities. I would like to see more detailed reports. I have been working with the product for two years. I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten. ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is scalable. I rate it…
Muhammad Anas - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 24, 2023
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's one of the easiest products. It's very simple to use."
"ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is easy to gather reports to give to management. My supervisor has access to the solution and he enjoys the graphs."
"The tool's reports show activities."
"The user interface is very good."
"The log management has helped to improve my organization."
"The most valuable features of ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer are the number of capabilities, file integration monitoring, web server log collection, and alert configuration."
"The reporting features are noteworthy, as they provide templates that streamline the process of generating reports"
"I have made use of technical support and am certainly very satisfied with them."
"We are very happy with the stability of the solution."
"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs."
"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well."
"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more detailed reports."
"Support could improve to make the solution better."
"It may not be as easy to use as Splunk."
"The solution should improve on its log capturing capabilities."
"The first tier of customer service and support is not great."
"The customization of reports could be a lot easier. It is not difficult but it could be made easier."
"The scalability is limited."
"There's a lot to improve in terms of connectivity. Currently, we're utilizing it across various infrastructures and environments, including others' cloud. However, connecting it to our infrastructure and integrating it with some of our SMAX solutions poses difficulties."
"I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs."
"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."
"Technical support could definitely be better."
"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release."
"SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a yearly subscription for the solution."
"ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is a low-cost solution. It costs approximately $1,000 per month per server for a perpetual license."
"We paid for the license of the solution and the deployment. The price of ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is less expensive than other solutions."
"ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is expensive. Its licensing costs are annual."
"Licensing for ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is paid yearly."
"There is a license required for these solutions. The customer can choose the license type, such as an annual license purchase or a perpetual license. If the customer wants maintenance they will have to pay annually."
"The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."
"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer?
The reporting features are noteworthy, as they provide templates that streamline the process of generating reports
What needs improvement with ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer?
There's a lot to improve in terms of connectivity. Currently, we're utilizing it across various infrastructures and environments, including others' cloud. However, connecting it to our infrastructu...
What is your primary use case for ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer?
We use ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer to collect logs from all our IT assets, including servers and databases. We utilize these logs to detect triggers, alerts, or security incidents related to Del...
What needs improvement with SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?
I would like to have the new logs visible in the background without the need to open a new browser. I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs.
 

Also Known As

EventLog Analyzer
Kiwi Syslog Server
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Moody National Bank, EnCircle, Goldleaf Financial Solutions, Inc, IBM, Ernst & Young, Micro Linear, Silverbeck-Rymer Solicitors, Provincial Court of British Columbia, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, OGILVY & MATHER, E! Entertainment, Tribune-Review Publishing Co.
Holy Cross Energy, West Texas A&M University, Medium Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company
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