ArcSight Logger vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

OpenText and VMware are both solutions in the Log Management category. OpenText is ranked #24 with an average rating of 7.3, while VMware is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.2. OpenText holds a 0.8% mindshare in Log Management, compared to VMware’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

ArcSight Logger and VMware Aria Operations for Logs compete in the log management solutions category. VMware Aria Operations for Logs seems to have the upper hand due to its scalability and advanced analytics features.

Features: ArcSight Logger provides strong security, comprehensive log management, and a flexible pricing model. VMware Aria Operations for Logs is recognized for advanced analytics, seamless integration with VMware tools, and scalability, making it a preferred choice among many users.

Room for Improvement: ArcSight Logger users suggest enhancements in data processing speeds, better integration with third-party tools, and a more streamlined setup process. VMware Aria Operations for Logs could improve alerting mechanisms, query performance, and provide more cost-effective options for smaller organizations. Each solution has specific areas where improvements could enhance their respective offerings.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ArcSight Logger is known for its straightforward deployment model but can be complex initially without support. In contrast, VMware Aria Operations for Logs offers smoother deployment and efficient customer service, contributing to a better overall user experience.

Pricing and ROI: ArcSight Logger is cost-effective, offering a solid ROI suitable for budget-conscious organizations. VMware Aria Operations for Logs, while having higher initial setup costs, is perceived as delivering long-term benefits due to its advanced features. Users find the ROI justifies the premium pricing for the advanced capabilities it offers.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Logger

Ranking in Log Management

24th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

12th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of ArcSight Logger is 0.8%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Nagendra Nekkala.

Senior Manager ICT & at Bangalore International Airport Limited

A scalable and stable solution that enables users to see all the event logs in one place

The technical support team is very slow. The support persons do not take prompt action. They take too much time to implement new changes. Even if we tell them that we are not able to get critical logs, they take almost three to four days to provide a resolution. The support is not good.

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LarsChristensen

Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow

Efficient troubleshooting with precise log filtering and an easy setup

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 beneficial to have a roadmap for these dashboards to ensure consistent functionality. It would also be advantageous if the tool could process even large amounts of data faster, though this may be more related to data movement challenges rather than the software itself.

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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."

"Our return on investment for implementing ArcSight Logger over the past 12 months has been positive."

"The most valuable feature is the level of detail that you can see about certain events, even when they do not come up in the console."

"In our country we are a little bit private in terms of solutions, so we are just starting to use the basic data capture. Now some users can start to use additional features that come with Micro Focus ArcSight like user behavior analytics for investigating."

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

"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 provides the basic information that we want."

"The solution provides information about the risk factors."

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"The interface of the solution is good."

"The setup and installation are very easy."

"I like the interface."

"It is a highly stable solution...It is a highly scalable solution."

"It is a very useful tool if you have a VMware environment."

"It gives the customer a quick overview, so they don't have to dig. There's a clear dashboard with many sensors in a single space. He gets a helicopter view of his environment, but he can investigate further if there are serious issues. It's pretty user-friendly."

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

"The most valuable features are log centralization and long-term retention for logs."

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Cons

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

"The platform is quite expensive. They should reduce its cost."

"It would be better if the product is cheaper."

"I had some latency issues for two months. I had to increase our storage capacity significantly to reduce the latency."

"It is really difficult to work in ArcSight Logger, as it is very slow."

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

"The next release should have AI capabilities."

"It's not a new product and is a bit complex. So, it requires a person dedicated to working on it and to know about it in and out. It is a huge product, and the search operation is a bit complicated for a new user or someone who has not used it for long. So for that person, it becomes a bit difficult."

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"Log Insight should be better at dealing with audits and security logs. We use another product called QRadar for that."

"They should improve their web interface to make it more user-friendly."

"I would like to see more tutorials or at least an introduction video from the supplier, so you can become proficient and get the most out of the solution. You might not get the full benefit from a logging or reporting solution because you might not have a particular tool enabled. You could leave something out of your analysis because you aren't aware of it or you don't know how to set it up."

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

"The tool could be cheaper."

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

"Documentation is lacking, including some guide as to how to use the expressions. It is not clear how to look for a log, for example. Some examples in the documentation might be helpful. I think that VMware had good documentation, but it's no longer hosted. The documentation is not as easy to understand as it was before."

"Log retention should have more options for user control."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

"ArcSight is an expensive solution."

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

"The pricing is quite harsh."

"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."

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

"I am not sure what the exact cost is. However, I believe the vRealize suite costs $2,500.00 per year."

"The pricing has been updated recently."

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

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

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

"The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive."

"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."

"Pricing is good because it is part of the suite package. It comes in a bundle for us."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

18%

Government

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

12%

Manufacturing Company

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By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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?

The solution has room for improvement. We're currently upgrading to the newer version, where they have something like Kafka, a hub for all solutions feeding information into Logger. However, I thin...

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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?

The cost of using VMware Aria Operations for Logs was very high, around two to three million dollars, although the exact figure is uncertain. The price was proving to be too much, especially with t...

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What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?

VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool. Changing any telemetry requires creating a new template, such as changes to the VM disk size. Always having to create a new template ma...

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Also Known As

Micro Focus Arcsight Logger, HPE Arcsight Logger

vRealize Log Insight

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

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.

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Sample Customers

China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa

Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Medic Mobile, IBM, Seventy Seven Energy, Baystate Health, Osis, Oxford University, Columbia University, Siemens, Cardinal Health, Ashdod Port, Vasakronan, Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Derby

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