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ArcSight Logger vs Wazuh comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 30, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
1.0
ArcSight Logger is valued for ease of use, aiding fraud investigation, and seen as cost-effective despite licensing costs.
Sentiment score
3.7
Wazuh offers cost-effective security, reducing detection to an hour and response to two days, benefiting small businesses.
I have seen value in security cost savings with Wazuh, as using proprietary EDR versions could save us substantial money.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
ArcSight Logger support is generally helpful, but technical assistance quality varies, with community reliance and time zone issues noted.
Sentiment score
3.5
Users generally praise Wazuh's support, highlighting strong customer service and useful community resources, despite occasional delays in response times.
We provide pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation support.
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant IT/OT at EJADA
They responded quickly, which was crucial as I was on a time constraint.
Cyber Security Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We use the open-source version of Wazuh, which does not provide paid support.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
The documentation is good and provides clear instructions, though it's targeted at those with technical backgrounds.
Student at Dakota State University
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.2
ArcSight Logger offers scalable solutions for enterprises, though smaller setups may face performance and storage issues at high loads.
Sentiment score
6.7
Wazuh is scalable and flexible, but deployment complexity and technical expertise are needed for handling large data sets.
It can accommodate thousands of endpoints on one instance, and multiple instances can run for different clients.
Security Operations Center Analyst at mailbox.org
Currently, I don't see any limitations in terms of scalability as Wazuh can still connect many endpoints.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
Scalability depends on the configuration and the infrastructure resources like compute and memory we allocate.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
ArcSight Logger is mostly stable and reliable but experiences occasional disruptions during DDoS attacks and major upgrades.
Sentiment score
6.2
Wazuh is generally stable, though updates may cause issues; proper maintenance and installation minimize potential disruptions.
The stability of Wazuh is strong, with no issues stemming from the solution itself.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
The stability of Wazuh is largely dependent on maintenance.
Security Operations Center Analyst at mailbox.org
The indexer frequently times out, requiring system restarts.
Cyber Security Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

ArcSight Logger requires UI improvements, more connectors, enhanced analytics, better integration, indexing, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Wazuh needs user interface improvements, scalability, integration, enhanced cloud security, better documentation, and reduced resource consumption for effectiveness.
Splunk does much more than SIEM, including log analysis, user behavior analysis, threat intelligence, and customer behavior analysis.
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant IT/OT at EJADA
Machine learning is needed along with understanding user behavior and behavioral patterns.
Engineer - Information Security at N-Able (Pvt) Ltd
The integration modules are insufficiently developed, necessitating the creation of custom integration solutions using tools like Logstash and PubSub.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
I think Wazuh should improve by introducing AI functionalities, as it would be beneficial to see AI incorporated in the threat hunting and detection functionalities.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
 

Setup Cost

ArcSight Logger is costly and complex, yet valued for capabilities and scalability despite competitive pricing and setup challenges.
Wazuh is a cost-effective open-source platform with optional managed services and support, emphasizing affordability for enterprises.
Wazuh is completely free of charge.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
I would definitely recommend Wazuh, especially considering Fortinet's licensing model which is confusing and overpriced in my opinion.
Engineer - Information Security at N-Able (Pvt) Ltd
Totaling around two lakh Indian rupees per month.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
 

Valuable Features

ArcSight Logger excels in scalability, performance, integration, and ease of use, providing powerful search and compliance features.
Wazuh offers cost-effective, flexible security solutions with features like SIEM, EDR, and compliance management for diverse environments.
ArcSight Logger installs on very minimal resources with very few requirements
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant IT/OT at EJADA
Wazuh is a SIEM tool that is highly customizable and versatile.
Security Operations Center Analyst at mailbox.org
The system allows us to monitor endpoints effectively and collect security data that can be utilized across other platforms such as SOAR.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
With this open source tool, organizations can establish their own customized setup.
Cyber Security Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Logger
Ranking in Log Management
45th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Wazuh
Ranking in Log Management
1st
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (2nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of ArcSight Logger is 0.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wazuh is 9.4%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Log Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Wazuh9.4%
ArcSight Logger0.9%
Other89.7%
Log Management
 

Featured Reviews

MA
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant IT/OT at EJADA
Compliance and cost-effectiveness have improved while critical infrastructure security adapts to evolving needs
ArcSight Logger fulfills compliance requirements and passes audit requirements. It is one of the Aramco standards requirements and is recommended by Aramco for any implementation. Aramco, SABIC, water companies, and electricity companies are critical infrastructure with air-gapped networks. In an air-gapped network, there is no communication going out from that network area to the outside world, even to the corporate network. ArcSight Logger is installed on minimal resources with minimal requirements. There are not many upgrades or new features that come up frequently, though they do occur occasionally.
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise16
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ArcSight Logger?
We have a trigger. So, Logger automatically blocks these IP addresses. We could have Logger put them on a blacklist.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ArcSight Logger?
The pricing isn't the problem. We have a lifetime license, so we don't pay a monthly fee.
What needs improvement with ArcSight Logger?
This decision is made by higher management as they don't want to have multiple solutions for one solution. ArcSight Logger themselves don't provide good support, but companies such as ours provide ...
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?
The lack of AI features is an issue at the moment in the industry. Forti provides user behavior capabilities, which I would want to see in Wazuh. In FortiSIEM, they provide user behavior understand...
What is your primary use case for Wazuh?
At the moment, I'm working in software integration, so we are working with FortiGate. To research and get an idea, I did some investigation into Wazuh. They have already used Fortinet products. The...
 

Also Known As

Micro Focus Arcsight Logger, HPE Arcsight Logger
Wazuh All-In-One Deployment
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa
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