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SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs Wazuh comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
Ranking in Log Management
25th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Wazuh
Ranking in Log Management
2nd
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (3rd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 1.3%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wazuh is 5.4%, down from 14.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Log Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Wazuh5.4%
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server1.3%
Other93.3%
Log Management
 

Featured Reviews

SJ
Network Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Valuable log segregation aids in auditing, but Windows integration needs enhancement
Our primary use case for Kiwi Syslog is for gathering logs necessary for auditing purposes I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity. This feature is…
RS
Engineer Information Security at N-Able (Pvt) Ltd
Has faced limitations in AI capabilities and pricing flexibility
Pricing-wise, Wazuh stands out, along with deployment flexibility and its documentation which is extremely good in comparison to Forti. The community support is also incredible. They have helped quite a bit because previously, we had a separate tool and management dashboard to do our compliance. With Wazuh, we receive that information without having to do anything extra. We just set up the SIEM and all of that information was automatically populated. The dashboards are very easy to understand and very quick with no lag or delay. I have experienced delays on Forti's dashboards, but not with Wazuh. Wazuh is quite good. In comparison to Forti, they are quite similar. They are very good at detection.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity."
"I definitely recommend this solution."
"If anyone needs log management, we recommend SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server."
"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs."
"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."
"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server ten out of ten."
"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."
"Wazuh is a powerful tool, and you can do lots of things with it."
"The deployment is easy and they provide very good documentation."
"It is a stable solution."
"Other than that, it's a highly recommended product from our side, and we wish that this product had intel support."
"The most valuable feature of Wazuh is the ELK for doing an investigation."
"It allows you to aggregate all your logs in one place and provides a unified view to monitor your security environment."
"I like that the solution is on top of the Kubernetes stack."
"The most valuable feature of Wazuh is its EDR capabilities."
 

Cons

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."
"Technical support could definitely be better."
"There is a need for an on-premises solution, which could lead to easier sales in larger markets."
"Technical support could definitely be better."
"SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers."
"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release."
"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."
"I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs."
"Wazuh currently fails to provide its users with AI and ML."
"A more structured approach, perhaps with modular UI components, to facilitate easier integration and navigation within the Wazuh platform for custom integrations would be beneficial."
"Wazuh needs more security features, particularly visualization features and a health monitor."
"So far, the recent updates have addressed most challenges we previously faced."
"The tool doesn't detect anomalies or new environments."
"Wazuh needs more security and features, particularly visualization features and a health monitor."
"When I face a challenge, I prefer not to spend too much time on it and may move to another solution that will give us the results."
"I want more support for regional compliance standards to serve my ANZ region customers better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."
"The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."
"The current pricing is open source."
"Wazuh is an open-source tool."
"It is a free-of-cost solution."
"The product is cheaper compared to other tools."
"When I contacted customer care, they mentioned bundling options, that I found to be overall affordable."
"Wazuh is totally free and open source. There are no licensing costs, only support costs if you need them."
"They have a good pricing strategy for market expansion."
"Wazuh is open-source, therefore it is free. You can purchase support for $1,000 a year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What needs improvement with SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?
The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly. This is a significant concern, as it led to losing a deal due to the inability to provide Windows logs effectively. It should be more user-fri...
What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?
Our primary use case for Kiwi Syslog is for gathering logs necessary for auditing purposes.
What do you like most about Wazuh?
Wazuh is its flexibility and open-source nature, which allows us to tailor threat detection and response across diverse client environments. Its integration capabilities with SOAR, cloud platforms,...
What needs improvement with Wazuh?
Regarding compliance, I find it not stable. I do not recommend it for that purpose. It can comply with Wazuh NCA, which we have here in Saudi Arabia. Wazuh NCA has many frameworks starting with ECC...
What is your primary use case for Wazuh?
I have been working with Wazuh for two years, and I can explain how I use Wazuh. I did not use Wazuh as a SIEM solution. I use Wazuh as a tool for services we provide. This service is called compro...
 

Also Known As

Kiwi Syslog Server
Wazuh All-In-One Deployment
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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