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Tanium vs Zabbix comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Tanium
Ranking in Server Monitoring
10th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (23rd), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (36th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (26th)
Zabbix
Ranking in Server Monitoring
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (10th), Network Monitoring Software (1st), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of Tanium is 11.7%, up from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zabbix is 21.1%, down from 23.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Server Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

Mo Vermeiren - PeerSpot reviewer
Is able to make several campaigns work in parallel, but the user interface needs improvement
It's mainly used by the cybersecurity team for Windows patching and deployment of some software solutions I like the fact that you can create patching campaigns depending on the area of your network that you want to address first. I like the ability it has to make several campaigns that work in…
ASM Naushad Alam - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows any number of customizations but lacks functionality for finding root causes
We have not yet purchased the commercial version so have a lack of technical ability. We do not yet fully know the key points or key features of the solution. We just use what we use along with WhatsUp Gold. Based on our use only, stability is rated a seven out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Tanium has made the process of detecting threats more proactive with its detection. So, the process is easier and more efficient."
"Tanium’s linear-chain architecture is valuable."
"Threat hunting is a very good feature on Tanium. We have just started using it and have not used it extensively."
"I like the tool's incident response and security patching."
"For incident response tasks, all these tasks can get done in minutes with minimal disruption to the end-user."
"I like the fact that you can create patching campaigns depending on the area of your network that you want to address first. I like the ability it has to make several campaigns that work in parallel."
"The security features are very valuable."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the consolidation of all historical data on device endpoints, security drivers, firmware, and Software version gaps."
"The pricing of the product is reasonable."
"Zabbix is scalable."
"Like other common Linux distributions, some of the most valuable features of this solution are the ease of use and deployment. It's simple and has a lot of packages and a lot of software."
"It not only provides the preconfigured item monitoring feature, but it is also easy to configure custom items."
"Dashboard and the customization of the items and triggers are the most valuable features."
"I have found that the reporting feature in Zabbix is most valuable. Additionally, the solution has given us bandwidth options, we are able to see where problems are. For example, we noticed a problem that occurred because of a bad interface going in the wireless VLAN."
"The initial setup was not complex."
"The product is very stable."
 

Cons

"The main issues are the network connection because different customers have issues with their networks. It's difficult implementing this type of solution because the network is the main feature in the architecture for these types of solutions. Tanium could improve by creating some network optimization."
"The performance could improve in future releases. We have had performance issues in specialized web environments, but overall I think the problems are less than 2% of the computer systems being used."
"The solution can give a lot of false positives."
"It is not really additional functions, or the features that are needed, rather the complexity would be reduced based on the number of modules required to put together a comprehensive operational security and risk compliance model."
"They could improve the UI."
"Tanium’s scalability could be improved."
"I would like to have more integrations and custom plugins to input. Integration is always a big deal in a lot of different environments."
"The solution lacks mobility."
"There are areas of improvement. The database grows really fast. So, when you install Zabbix, you have to deal with some issues, like the database. We become pretty big very fast."
"The user interface could be a bit better. They could update it a bit."
"Correlation of events would be a wonderful addition."
"There is a bit of a learning curve during installation."
"The System Center Operations Manager can be improved."
"They should open an SSH session from the web interface."
"When we have a problem, we have to do a lot of research to solve it."
"There's a small module of APM, however, it is not an enhanced version. People usually ask for a full-fledged APM solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual license required to use this solution."
"It's an expensive solution. It would be nice if the cost were lower."
"The solution offers value for money."
"The product's pricing differs from region to region depending on negotiations and the number of endpoints."
"Tanium is a more expensive solution in Latin America than some of the competitors, such as BigFix."
"The solution is expensive but it's a good investment."
"It is higher than some competitors in the market."
"There is a license required for this solution and we pay annually for our license."
"It's an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
"Zabbix is free but if you use it in production then you have to pay for it."
"It is worth every cent to pay or even study to do your own installation."
"Zabbix is a free solution but the support contact costs money."
"We’re using the free version, which covers all our current needs."
"The tool's licensing is good."
"Its licensing is fair. It seems to be much cheaper than others."
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Comparison Review

it_user174738 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 31, 2015
Nagios vs. Zabbix vs. PRTG vs. Spiceworks vs. Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor
I have researched a quite a few network monitoring tools which can be used for various monitoring purposes of not only the servers, but the intermediate routers as well. There are majorly three types of these softwares. Ones which are completely open-source, you can do almost anything you want…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Government
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
39%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Tanium?
Tanium’s linear-chain architecture is valuable.
What is your primary use case for Tanium?
We collect end-point data. We use it to make AI models and provide it to customers. I use Tanium’s sensors, collect data, and develop dashboards. The sensors have many data types. If we need differ...
What do you like most about Zabbix?
The template system in Zabbix is very beneficial as it saves time in configuration.
What needs improvement with Zabbix?
I'm using the free version of Zabbix, and I'd like to see more customization options, especially for setting trigger thresholds.
 

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Sample Customers

JPMorgan Chase, eBay, Amazon, US Bank, MetLife, pwc, Cerner, Delphi, MGM Grand, New York Life
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