Nagios Log Server vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

Nagios Log Server vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs

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Categories and Ranking

Nagios Log Server

Ranking in Log Management

34th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

9th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

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 Nagios Log Server is 0.8%, up from 0.8% 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

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Syarul Idzuddin Adzmi

Operation Director at Digital Pulse Sdn Bhd

A scalable and affordable tool for monitoring data centers

Five engineers are needed for the maintenance of the product. I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it. To increase the rating for the product, Nagios should offer remote support and offer more customization in reporting while making it easy for the customers to use it. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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LarsChristensen

Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow

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

"A great feature of the solution involves its internal portal."

"The product is scalable."

"The initial setup of Nagios Log Server was easy and straightforward."

"One of the most valuable features is the dashboard because the UI was effective and easy to use. The alert systems are good as well. We had no failovers and had high availability. We can search the queries fast as well in Nagios Log Server."

"The ability to narrow into a specific time to filter heavy hitters and anomalies is extremely valuable."

"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."

"The most valuable feature is server virtualization. It's been very useful."

"We use the on-premises version of this solution for log analysis and to find details about certain issues."

"The setup and installation are very easy."

"Overall, I would recommend VMware Aria Operations for Logs because it is a good tool with many valuable features."

"We are using it because we have a VMware product. It has its own built in dashboards for VMware products, and that's a good thing."

"The system's management and its alerts are the most valuable aspects of the solution."

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Cons

"The configurations during initial setup could be improved. If they could be agentless, as in the case of the Ansible product, it would be better. I would like to be able to analyze the network bandwidth."

"The customization and dashboards have shortcomings and need to be improved to make the tool look more presentable."

"The support could be better."

"As we are talking about a product which is open to the public, the pricing makes it challenging for us to profit off of its marketing."

"Log retention should have more options for user control."

"The monitoring landscape is getting bigger. When it comes to infrastructure monitoring, we need more visibility. VMware needs to integrate more related applications and third-party products. That would make it more appealing to an audience beyond the VMware team."

"Log Insight should be better at dealing with audits and security logs. We use another product called QRadar for that."

"The tool does not provide a centralized pane for monitoring."

"If data migration occurs during a search, it alters performance, causing delays."

"The tool could be cheaper."

"I think that it should be able to integrate with other third-party backup and recovery solutions, more that it does now."

"The tool is expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We found the pricing to be quite affordable."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap, I rate the pricing an eight or nine."

"For a single instance, the price is around $4,000."

"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."

"The license cost for any other monitoring tool is too high compared to this product."

"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."

"I am not sure what the exact cost is. However, I believe the vRealize suite costs $2,500.00 per year."

"I think it is a reasonably priced product."

"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."

"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."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

Government

University

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Nagios Log Server?

The initial setup of Nagios Log Server was easy and straightforward.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nagios Log Server?

My company pays around 500 to 1,000 USD per year toward the licensing cost of the solution. For support, we need to pay extra to Nagios. The solution's price is low. On a scale of one to ten, where...

What needs improvement with Nagios Log Server?

The customization and dashboards have shortcomings and need to be improved to make the tool look more presentable. The reporting side of the product should allow users to have more customized reports.

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.

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...

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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Overview

Nagios Enterprises delivers official products, services, and solutions for and around Nagios – the industry standard in enterprise-grade IT infrastructure monitoring. With millions of users worldwide, Nagios is the undisputed champion in the IT monitoring space. Our team of dedicated professionals works to ensure total customer satisfaction with all the services we provide. Our extensive network of partners helps extend Nagios services and solutions to new organizations and markets worldwide to meet a variety of business needs. Nagios Enterprises was founded in 2007 by Ethan Galstad. Ethan created what would later become known as Nagios in 1999, and currently serves as the President of Nagios Enterprises.

Nagios

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

IBM, impulse, wipro, comteco

Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Medic Mobile, IBM, Seventy Seven Energy, Baystate Health, Osis, Oxford University, Columbia University, Siemens, Cardinal Health, Ashdod Port, Vasakronan, Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Derby

Nagios Log Server vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs