SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

SolarWinds and VMware are both solutions in the Log Management category. SolarWinds is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.3, while VMware is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.4. SolarWinds holds a 2.0% mindshare in Log Management, compared to VMware’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of VMware users who would recommend it.

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

VMware Aria Operations for Logs and SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server compete in the log management category. VMware Aria Operations for Logs holds an edge in analytics, while SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is preferred for simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

Features: VMware Aria Operations for Logs provides advanced analytics, alert management, and seamless integrations. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server focuses on straightforward operations, efficient log collection, and easy management features.

Room for Improvement: VMware Aria Operations for Logs could improve dashboards, usability, and user interface intuitiveness. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server can enhance scalability, provide more comprehensive documentation, and offer better integration capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Aria Operations for Logs is known for a streamlined deployment process and reliable customer support. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is praised for uncomplicated deployment, but support services could benefit from enhancements.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Aria Operations for Logs is often viewed as expensive with a high return on investment due to its features. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server appeals to those seeking cost-efficient solutions, providing significant value despite fewer features.

To learn more, read our detailed SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs Report (Updated: January 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

25th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

16th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 2.0%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.2%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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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

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

"It allows us to gain a comprehensive overview of our infrastructure."

"It is a very useful tool if you have a VMware environment."

"I like the interface."

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

"vRealize Log Insight has been running without any issues."

"Log Insight correlates with the VMware product log. It can assemble the logs you want, making it easier to find the output, incident, or keyword you want to search."

"The virtualization solution supports data center virtualization, network and security."

"The setup and installation are very easy."

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Cons

"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."

"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."

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

"The solution is a very good tool, but it has a lot of limitations. One of the main issues is around how you define your retention policy, for instance, in Log Insight. It doesn't have it. You can't define a log retention policy. You also can't define the destination or location for your logs. All of the logs are in one index or one bucket."

"Technical support should be improved."

"From an improvement perspective, the tool needs to be made more user-friendly."

"The solution should be more user-friendly. The user interface and dashboard could be simplified."

"I would like to see more tutorials or at least an introduction video from the supplier, so you can become proficient and get the most out of the solution. You might not get the full benefit from a logging or reporting solution because you might not have a particular tool enabled. You could leave something out of your analysis because you aren't aware of it or you don't know how to set it up."

"The product's price falls on the higher end of the spectrum, making it an area of concern."

"The pricing of the solution could be improved."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

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

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

"The pricing has been updated recently."

"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."

"Pricing is good because it is part of the suite package. It comes in a bundle for us."

"I think it is a reasonably priced product."

"The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive."

"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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Government

16%

Computer Software Company

11%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

Simplicity is the most valuable feature.

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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.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

The software as a service option is a challenge due to government requirements for on-premises solutions. There is a need for an on-premises solution, which could lead to easier sales in larger mar...

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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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?

One major advantage of VMware compared to Splunk is pricing. VMware is licensed based on hardware rather than the amount of data, making it much cheaper. Splunk, often paid by the terabytes, become...

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What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?

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Overview

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.

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.

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

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