ArcSight Logger vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server comparison

OpenText and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Log Management category. OpenText is ranked #40 with an average rating of 7.0, while SolarWinds is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.5. OpenText holds a 0.9% mindshare in Log Management, compared to SolarWinds’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

ArcSight Logger

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81% willing to recommend

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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85% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

ArcSight Logger and SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server compete in the log management and analysis category. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server seems to take the upper hand due to its straightforward setup and competitive pricing, while ArcSight Logger is favored by those requiring advanced data analysis capabilities.

Features: ArcSight Logger is known for its powerful log management, comprehensive data analysis, and suitability for large-scale operations. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is recognized for its simplicity, efficiency in handling syslog management tasks, and lightweight nature, which make it attractive for smaller businesses or simpler environments.

Room for Improvement: ArcSight Logger users suggest enhancements in ease of use, reduction in interface complexity, and more user-friendly design. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by adding advanced features, offering more integrations, and expanding its capabilities for enterprise environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ArcSight Logger requires a more involved deployment process, appreciated for deep integration and customization, with customer service experiences reported as satisfactory. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server offers quick deployment and straightforward configuration, with an intuitive setup process and customer service noted as responsive and helpful.

Pricing and ROI: ArcSight Logger's pricing reflects its extensive features, perceived as high for some users without a strong ROI. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server provides competitive pricing with a favorable ROI, particularly for smaller-scale applications where cost-effectiveness and simplicity are advantageous.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Logger

Ranking in Log Management

40th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 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 SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 1.3%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server	1.3%
ArcSight Logger	0.9%
Other	97.8%

Log Management

Featured Reviews

Mohammed Shoaib Abdulla

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.

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SJ6

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…

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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

"It is one of the best products available in the market."

"We haven't had any crashes or bugs; it is stable."

"We check a lot of logs in ArcSight Logger because we're running a massive database platform."

"It's a robust, mature product and you can do some really complex operations and analytics."

"It benefits the organization by identifying the threats ranging from the most basic ones to many advanced ones."

"ArcSight's robustness is its most valuable feature."

"In terms of ArcSight Logger's most valuable feature, it is their scalability. ArcSight's real advantage is its scalability because they have two layers, including the logger layer."

"ArcSight Logger is very stable and useful for customers."

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"If anyone needs log management, we recommend SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server."

"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."

"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."

"I definitely recommend this solution."

"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."

"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."

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Cons

"I think the ArcSight team should try to simplify legacy products for the customers, because that product is not easy to use or to work with."

"I would like to see better scheduling in the next release of this solution."

"I would rate the technical support only 5 out of 10. The technical support is not satisfactory."

"They should enhance and improve everything related to the graphical user interface."

"I think the ArcSight team should try to simplify legacy products for the customers, because that product is not easy to use or to work with. It needs more more competency or appeal to use. We hope Micro Focus is trying to resolve this."

"The product's connectors should work better and the user manuals need an update."

"The speed of Logger indexing and searching for certain bugs for some queries that we provide could be improved."

"The solution should make it possible to integrate network analysis features."

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

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."

"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."

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

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a lifetime license, so we don't pay a monthly fee."

"ArcSight is an expensive solution."

"ArcSight Logger is very expensive compared to their competitors, but when we talk to the customer and explain what the features are and how we can scale, they understand. Still, ArcSight is more expensive than the competition."

"Pricing is reasonable compared to similar tools on the market. They offer perpetual licenses."

"I would rate the product a seven out of ten since it's an enterprise product."

"I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive."

"The pricing is quite harsh."

"It's not cheap at all as it's a big product and has been in the market for quite some time now."

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Marketing Services Firm

Government

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	16

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 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...

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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.

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Also Known As

Micro Focus Arcsight Logger, HPE Arcsight Logger

Kiwi Syslog Server

Overview

HPE ArcSight Data Platform (ADP) offers a future-ready data solution that enriches data in real time and supports open standards for better threat detection. Using security data connectors, ADP collects data and enriches it in real-time to give analysts organized information that can be acted upon instantly.

OpenText

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.

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Sample Customers

China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa

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

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