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 #26 with an average rating of 7.7, while VMware is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.4. SolarWinds holds a 2.1% mindshare in LM, compared to VMware’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 80% 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.

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

26th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

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 December 2024, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 2.1%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.2%, down from 1.9% 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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DineshKumar3

Service Delivery Manager at DXC

Gives a clear forecast about existing machines, and has an automation feature that helps in reducing a lot of ambiguities and managing operational efficiencies

What I'd like to improve in vRealize Log Insight is the licensing model. VMware provides vRealize Log Insight along with the VMware Cloud Foundation, but customers who would like to go for the native VMware would have to procure vRealize Log Insight separately. Today, vRealize Log Insight is offered on two different licenses, one is based on the number of VMs, and the other is based on the number of physical codes on the machine. If VMware can provide a bundle offer for customers who procure more than ten licenses, where you can have an option to run, for example, three hundred machines on vRealize Log Insight with no extra cost, this would encourage more people to adopt the solution. What I'd like to see in the next release of vRealize Log Insight is for a cloud option to be available, which would be a pay-as-you-go licensing model that would allow me to pick and choose what I'll monitor. For example, I have one thousand and three hundred critical servers, and the seven hundred servers for basic development, I don't want to monitor on vRealize Log Insight today, so I should be able to pick what I need to monitor on the solution and only pay for that specific instance. If VMware can apply these changes, it would help VMware customers to procure more or adopt more of vRealize Log Insight even in smaller projects.

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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

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

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

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

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

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

"The solution is quite user-friendly."

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

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

"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."

"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 trace log is the solution's most valuable feature. It's very helpful in troubleshooting problems."

"The interface of the solution is good."

"The root cause analysis feature is very valuable."

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Cons

"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."

"I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs."

"SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."

"In the VMware environment, one area for improvement is the handling of VM failovers due to host failures, such as unexpected shutdowns from hardware issues. Currently, High Availability (HA) doesn't seem to recognize whether the VMs are online during failover, treating them as offline or unavailable."

"Integration with other vendors is something that could be improved, they could add more vendors."

"The tool could benefit from improved filter settings and dashboarding."

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

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

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

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

"It's great for VMware, but it would be good if they had third-party logins."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

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

"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."

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

"The pricing has been updated recently."

"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."

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

"I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

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Top Industries

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Government

16%

Computer Software Company

10%

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Computer Software Company

15%

Government

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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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?

The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve.

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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.

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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?

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 ...

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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.

Sample Customers

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

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