Exabeam vs Netwrix Auditor comparison

Exabeam and Netwrix are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. Exabeam is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.4, while Netwrix is ranked #27 with an average rating of 9.5. Exabeam holds a 1.6% mindshare in SIEM, compared to Netwrix’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 73% of Exabeam users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Netwrix users who would recommend it.

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Netwrix Auditor

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Exabeam and Netwrix Auditor are competing in the cybersecurity solutions category. Exabeam has the upper hand in data analytics and threat detection, while Netwrix Auditor appears stronger in compliance and ease of use.

Features: Exabeam offers advanced data analytics, behavioral insights, and powerful threat detection. Netwrix Auditor provides comprehensive audit trails, access control insights, and straightforward reporting for compliance.

Room for Improvement: Exabeam requires enhanced integration, better scalability, and easier deployment. Netwrix Auditor needs more intuitive dashboards, improved automation, and quicker support response times.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Exabeam has a complex deployment process requiring technical expertise but responsive support. Netwrix Auditor has a more user-friendly setup with extensive documentation, yet some users report delays in support responses.

Pricing and ROI: Exabeam is higher in cost but offers significant ROI in threat detection and mitigation. Netwrix Auditor is more affordable initially with high ROI for compliance reporting and audit capabilities.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Exabeam

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

20th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (2nd), Security Incident Response (6th), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (13th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (13th), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (11th)

Netwrix Auditor

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

27th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (11th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (16th), Active Directory Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Exabeam is 1.6%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Auditor is 0.6%, up from 0.1% 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 (%)
Exabeam	1.6%
Netwrix Auditor	0.6%
Other	97.8%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Stephen-Armstrong

Cyber Security Analyst at Capgemini

The SIEM provides a user-friendly UI experience

When events come into the system, the dashboard categorizes them by the highest risk score, not when they appear on the system. When you've got multiple ongoing incidents you can only see the highest risk score at the top of the list rather than the most recent detection. Exabeam's reporting dashboard could have included a filtering option to filter by the most recent detection.

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RishiPandit

Lead - Technical Services at Impetus

Optimizing time and effort through comprehensive auditing features

Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed. All other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list; it is very broad and robust. The best features include flexibility to interact directly with MS-SQL. Real-time alerts help identify potential security threats. The ability to streamline audits with insights into configuration states is helpful, as the access reviews and audit reports are really insightful. This is a good tool. The search functionality is available, but comparative to other vendors, this is a bit slower. Reports are effective; the compliance reports and all the reports are very insightful. That is good.

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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

"Timeline based analysis; good platform support"

"Exabeam is very easy to use, with a straightforward platform and workflow, unlike other tools that require more expertise."

"I have customers that like the EUBA functionality of it. The solution has the ability to build a session, basically. It pulls a lot of information together, for example, everything a user does in a specific timeframe. It's quite helpful."

"The platform is not extremely expensive compared to its direct competitors; I would rate its pricing around six out of ten."

"Exabeam includes machine learning features and out-of-the-box rules that we rely on."

"The solution's automation capabilities are great."

"The user interface and the timelines they use are the most valuable features. The price model is very simple so that one can understand it easily and there are no surprises within it."

"The Exabeam SIEM has a user friendly UI interface."

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"Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed; all other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list—it is very broad and robust."

"What I find the most valuable about Netwrix Auditor is the way it shows risk. The reports are very clear."

"I have found user behavior analysis and the ability to run risk assessments important features. Additionally, the interface and online documentation are very good."

"I am impressed with the tool's reporting feature and notifications."

"The most valuable feature is the real-time monitoring."

"It maintains audit logs for the duration of time that you wish, as long as you have the storage capacity to do so."

"The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities."

"Netwrix provides features that no other solution on the market does."

Cons

"They should provide detailed information about detecting phishing emails."

"Exabeam should be a bit faster, especially in loading and vulnerability scanning."

"We still have questions surrounding hardware deployment."

"We had a large volume right from the beginning and they weren't quite prepared for that. That's something that they should think about when it comes to customers that have a large volume to start off with."

"The organzation is rigid and not flexible in the way they operate"

"The only problem is that the UI is not very impressive."

"Exabeam needs to improve its documentation and provide more customization for dashboards and case management."

"Exabeam needs to improve its adaptive nature towards rules and its capability to understand the entire client environment faster."

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"The solution lacks self-service on password reset. It also needs to improve its scalability."

"An improvement would be if there was an another way to manage the logs besides email because it's not so practical."

"The Linux compatibility of this solution could be improved."

"I expect usability features to become more refined over time. I'm interested to see how it evolves and continues to improve."

"If you buy direct, there is a minimum of 150 licenses that must be procured. The price point and barrier of entry is a little bit higher than it would be if you purchased the solution from an authorized reseller partner, rather than buying it and managing yourself."

"There is room for improvements when it comes to the licensing."

"When there are issues I would like remediation to be in one place."

"There is room for improvement with the introduction of AI functionality."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual license required to use Exabeam Fusion SIEM. The price of the solution should be reduced."

"The platform is not extremely expensive compared to its direct competitors; I would rate its pricing around six out of ten."

"Exabeam is not a cheap solution."

"The solution is expensive."

"Exabeam Fusion SIEM's pricing is reasonable."

"They have a great model for pricing that can be based either on user count or gigabits per day."

"There is a license for this solution and we are on an annual license. The price is reasonable."

"The tool's price is fair."

"This solution is reasonably priced. I would rate it a nine out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What are the biggest differences between Securonix UEBA, Exabeam, and IBM QRadar?

It mostly depends on your use-cases and environment. Exabeam and Securonix have a stronger UEBA feature set, friendlier GUI and are not licensed based on capacity (amount of logs and information in...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Exabeam Fusion SIEM?

I do not have much information about the pricing. However, I am aware that Exabeam is cheaper than Palo Alto based on discussions in meetings.

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What needs improvement with Exabeam Fusion SIEM?

We use the on-prem Exabeam product and face limitations using the web UI and administration of custom models and rules. I have explored the SaaS version; it offers many new features. We are conside...

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What do you like most about Netwrix Auditor?

The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netwrix Auditor?

I don't know about the pricing of this, but it is good at this price point because our organization has purchased it, which means it was in budget. We usually do not buy expensive solutions, so the...

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What needs improvement with Netwrix Auditor?

The areas of improvement include the front end, as the UI should be more intuitive and there should be fewer bugs. In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it a...

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Overview

Exabeam Fusion is a cloud-delivered solution that that enables you to:

-Leverage turnkey threat detection, investigation, and response
-Collect, search and enhance data from anywhere
-Detect threats missed by other tools, using market-leading behavior analytics
-Achieve successful SecOps outcomes with prescriptive, threat-centric use case packages
-Enhance productivity and reduce response times with automation
-Meet regulatory compliance and audit requirements with ease

Exabeam

Netwrix Auditor is a security-focused solution that monitors IT environments by tracking changes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing visibility into user activities. It offers detailed auditing, real-time alerts, and robust reporting tools. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive features boost efficiency, productivity, and organizational growth.

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Hulu, ADP, Safeway, BBCN Bank

AT&T, SanDisk, Siemens, Verizon, Electrolux, Allianz, Societe Generale

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