CrowdStrike Falcon vs SolarWinds Security Event Manager comparison

CrowdStrike Falcon vs. SolarWinds Security Event Manager

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Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

6th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

136

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (1st), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (1st), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (1st)

SolarWinds Security Event M...

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

36th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon is 3.6%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Security Event Manager is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
CrowdStrike Falcon	3.6%
SolarWinds Security Event Manager	0.8%
Other	95.6%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Waleed Omar

Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University

Provides effective real-time threat detection with potential for cost optimization

Some features such as device control, firewall management, and file analysis are standalone products that we need to purchase separately. If these features came out of the box within the product, it would be much more beneficial for us. Other providers such as SentinelOne include these features in their base product. We attended a CrowdStrike Falcon event where they discussed some shallow AI features, but we cannot see these in our panel yet. We work with different solutions such as Darktrace and SocRadar, where AI features are automatically displayed in our dashboards after release. However, for CrowdStrike Falcon, we cannot see these features.

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Yashokanth Partkunan

Managed Services Engineer at Loop1 Systems

Has supported client needs efficiently but requires deeper analysis features and faster support

The log analyzing capability of SolarWinds Security Event Manager should go into more depth than the current environment. More modification and enhancements are required on the dashboard side in order to make it closer to optimal performance. From observation and feedback from users, they need more functionality related to monitoring, and in-depth analyzing needs to be improved.

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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

"I like the dashboard nature of it. Everything is clickable, linkable, and information is easy to obtain and find. How it presents that information is probably the biggest win as far as the information correlation aspect. The presentation of it is very good."

"The CrowdStrike Falcon agent is very lightweight. Users never complain about their PCs getting stuck and things like that."

"CrowdStrike Falcon has positively impacted my organization by providing good protection, logs, and reports, which I find very good."

"Falcon has the capacity to identify potential problems quickly. The administrator can deploy the agent, and the users cannot change it. This assures you that the agent remains on this device. Also, the agent can act preemptively to provide alerts about potential problems."

"The automatic alert feature is the most important feature of the solution."

"The machine learning behavior for anomaly detection is a valuable feature. It helps identify any suspicious or unusual activities within the system."

"Everything is automatic. I install the sensor and renew the service. Periodically, I get a notice that they've shut something down."

"The detection is very effective."

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"SolarWinds' stability is fine. I don't think we've had any software issues."

"Some of the rules are most valuable because you can be notified about various things, such as spyware or things that are going on in the internal network."

"It's extremely easy to deploy."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the visibility into both attempted and failed logins."

"User-friendly configuration is key, and the configurations are simple, not complex."

"It's easy to build rules and actions based on the logs and event types we collect with the software."

"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Security Event Manager is the analysis and the knowledge about the incidence that we trace."

"The out of the box reports and dashboard. It was easy to trim down these windows to something we could quickly use."

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Cons

"Deployment in cloud environments is challenging. Another concern is CrowdStrike's GUI. It changes annually, making it hard to work and find options."

"I would like to see equal support across all versions. Aside from that, I would say most of the features are there."

"The GUI can use improvement, it's cloud-based so sometimes the interface can be a bit slow. The interface could use a little bit more speed."

"CrowdStrike Falcon could improve if it became an XDR. When we look only to an end-point, we lost the context of the environment. I know it's another line of design of the product. However, if CrowdStrike becomes an XDR, it could be very good."

"As for stability, I would rate it around eight because last year they faced some downtime with around eight thousand computers, but it will improve."

"We would like to be able to perform on-demand scanning, rather than relying on the scheduler."

"The performance could be better."

"The management of log aggregation is in need of improvement."

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"There is no correlation made between log entries, so no threat information is presented."

"One of the drawbacks of being so flexible is that it is also a fairly complicated software application to install, configure, and maintain."

"It is a very technical program. They can simplify it so that it isn't so hard to deal with."

"There are no multiple dashboards which would allow you to see information side-by-side."

"The product should improve the ease with which you can create event alerts. They are not as hard now but you need to have an easier way."

"We have automated threat detection in the Alliance Security, Antoinette. However, if these features could be further enhanced, it would simplify my work, potentially allowing me to allocate more time to address complex issues."

"The log analyzing capability of SolarWinds Security Event Manager should go into more depth than the current environment."

"The solution's technical support is okay, but we don't have an SLA, and sometimes the response times are very slow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."

"Crowdstrike Falcon is relatively cheap."

"The cost of CrowdStrike Falcon in Latin America seems high relative to the economic conditions in the region."

"I'm not directly involved in sales, so I can't comment on the exact price, but I know the price decreases the higher the quantity we purchase."

"Our company pays approximately US$ 65,000 annually for 900 machines."

"In my opinion, the pricing of CrowdStrike Falcon seems aggressive."

"I do not have experience with the cost or licensing of the product."

"The price of CrowdStrike Falcon is expensive."

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"We do a yearly license renewal. For a year, the solution costs roughly $500,000 USD. There are no costs beyond this yearly fee."

"Licenses can only be purchased in blocks of fifty at a time."

"The pricing model would benefit from having package deals with other SolarWinds products."

"The price of SolarWinds Security Event Manager is reasonable."

"It is in the appropriate mid-range. It is not as expensive as some of the other solutions. It is also not cheap."

"The tool is available at a good price for customers compared to other solutions in the market. I rate the product's price as an eight out of ten."

"Licensing is on devices, so if you have many, then this may be high."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

11%

University

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	34
Large Enterprise	62

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)

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How does Crowdstrike Falcon compare with Darktrace?

Both of these products perform similarly and have many outstanding attributes. CrowdStrike Falcon offers an amazing user interface that makes setup easy and seamless. CrowdStrike Falcon offers a cl...

How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?

The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...

What do you like most about SolarWinds Security Event Manager ?

The solution helps you monitor database instances, application instances, other customer application things, Linux servers, IBM servers, and Oracle servers.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Security Event Manager ?

The tool is available at a good price for customers compared to other solutions in the market. I rate the product's price as an eight out of ten.

What needs improvement with SolarWinds Security Event Manager ?

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Also Known As

CrowdStrike Falcon, CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface, CrowdStrike Falcon Platform

SolarWinds LEM, Solarwinds SIEM, TriGeo, Log and Event Manager

Overview

CrowdStrike Falcon offers robust endpoint protection and threat detection, leveraging cloud-native architecture and AI-driven capabilities for advanced security. Its design ensures minimal system impact, making it a preferred choice for organizations seeking efficient protection solutions.

CrowdStrike Falcon provides comprehensive security features, including endpoint detection and response, real-time threat insights, and advanced AI-driven detection mechanisms. Its cloud-native architecture facilitates effortless scalability and seamless integration with cloud services, securing endpoints, servers, and roaming users. While Falcon delivers strong threat intelligence and automated detection, it faces challenges in operating system compatibility, reports require enhancements, and integration with some technologies is limited. High pricing and occasional false positives are noted areas for improvement, along with expanded support for older systems.

What are the key features of CrowdStrike Falcon?

Endpoint Detection and Response: Offers real-time threat tracking and quick reaction capabilities.
AI-Driven Threat Detection: Utilizes machine learning for identifying sophisticated threats.
Cloud-Native Architecture: Ensures seamless scalability and integration with cloud platforms.
Lightweight Design: Minimizes impact on system performance for efficient operation.
Remote Access and Isolation: Facilitates remote endpoint management and network protection.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Comprehensive Dashboards: Provides detailed insights for informed decision-making.
Scalability: Handles expansion effortlessly as organizational needs grow.
Threat Intelligence: Enhances security strategies with robust data.
Reduced Resource Consumption: Operates efficiently, saving on system resources.

In industries requiring fortified cybersecurity measures, CrowdStrike Falcon is deployed for endpoint protection and incident response. It offers advanced threat defense and integrates well with cloud services, making it a suitable replacement for traditional antivirus solutions. For sectors engaging in forensic investigations and real-time malware defense, Falcon's capabilities align with their security demands, serving industries from healthcare to finance.

CrowdStrike

When TriGeo was acquired by SolarWinds, TriGeo SIM became known as SolarWinds Log & Event Manager. This product is a leading Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) product and log management solution, which provides log collection, analysis, and real-time correlation.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

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NetSuite, EasyStreet, Legacy Texas Bank, and Energy Federal Credit Union, to name a few.

CrowdStrike Falcon vs. SolarWinds Security Event Manager