FileAudit vs Google Chronicle Suite comparison

IS Decisions and Google are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. IS Decisions is ranked #64, while Google is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.8. IS Decisions holds a 0.3% mindshare in SIEM, compared to Google’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IS Decisions users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Google users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

FileAudit and Google Chronicle Suite compete in file monitoring and cybersecurity. While Google Chronicle Suite has advanced functionality, FileAudit stands out in affordability and quicker deployment.

Features: FileAudit has real-time alerting, straightforward administrative controls, and responsive support. Google Chronicle Suite offers extensive threat detection, integration capabilities, and scalability.

Room for Improvement: FileAudit could benefit from more detailed reporting and better integration. Google Chronicle Suite users seek better documentation and a more intuitive setup process.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: FileAudit is noted for simple installation and responsive support. Google Chronicle Suite has a steeper learning curve but strong post-deployment support.

Pricing and ROI: FileAudit has lower setup costs and quicker ROI. Google Chronicle Suite requires higher initial expenditure but offers long-term security benefits.

To learn more, read our detailed FileAudit vs. Google Chronicle Suite Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

FileAudit

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

64th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Log Management (52nd)

Google Chronicle Suite

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

9th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of FileAudit is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Chronicle Suite is 2.7%, down from 2.9% 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 (%)
Google Chronicle Suite	2.7%
FileAudit	0.3%
Other	97.0%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

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AntoSebastin

Cyber Security Consultant - APAC at Logon Software

A scalable SIEM solution for monitoring a user's activity in the file server

The most valuable features of the solution are its quick and simple features related to advanced permissions for files, allowing for what permission needs to be granted to the users when it comes to the monitoring folder in the solution. If someone who has been denied permission to use a particular folder tries to go to that folder, then the administrator gets a notification. In general, the administrator can easily gather and maintain records if a person who has been denied permission to a particular confidential folder tries to access it.

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Viney Bhardwaj

Director at Ernst & Young

Has required significant customization but has supported threat pattern discovery and AI-driven analytics

The integration of Google Chronicle Suite with existing SIEM systems needs to be more mature, so some customization is required. With custom applications, it's quite difficult, and they need to work on this. The automated threat detection features in Google Chronicle Suite come with a lot of false positives and noise. They are new to the market and need to improve significantly. Customization is vital where users can customize the alerts, dashboard, or content as per their needs. This is more required in Google Chronicle Suite, allowing analysts or engineers to create according to the organization. They need to provide cheaper options for online versus offline log storage and improve retention and compression of the logs. Especially searching offline logs is a feature missing from most SIEM solutions nowadays.

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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 a good and stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"Alerting upon file changes is the most valuable aspect of the product."

"Our customer acquires the complete report which is kept for future auditing purposes."

"The initial setup is straightforward and not complex."

"The UEBA capabilities provide valuable user and entity behavior analytics, and the context from Google threat intelligence significantly bolsters threat detection."

"The tool's most valuable feature is the search option, allowing easy navigation."

"The platform's most valuable features are multiple connectors and data output flexibility regarding dashboards and user experience."

"The product's most valuable feature is threat hunting. We can detect the threats directly from the console from the past data as well."

"The support team is responsive."

"The main advantage I see is the cost, which is currently low."

"What sets Chronicle apart from other solutions is its emphasis on threat hunting rather than solely serving as a monitoring tool."

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Cons

"Whenever someone cuts and paste, it shows as "file is deleted"."

"The updates management and central management console could be improved."

"The DLP function, including installation of the agent on the workstation and controlling the DLP restrictions, are areas where the product lacks."

"The functionalities for parsing and including feeds need improvement."

"The graphical user interface could be improved to enhance user experience."

"The tool is complicated for a first-time user. It should also include newer APIs."

"It is still not mature enough. If I create some content, there might be roadblocks, although this could change in the future."

"It is still not mature enough."

"The tool is a little bit difficult to use compared to Microsoft Sentinel."

"In terms of improvement, the UI can be a bit challenging for beginners."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"FileAudit provides a trial license for 30 days, and after that, customers can choose between perpetual licensing or the annual-based licensing option offered by FileAudit."

"We have to pay extra charges for the amount of data transfer and technical support services."

"The tool is cheaper than Microsoft Sentinel."

"The solution's pricing is dependent on the data amount."

"Compared to other solutions, Google Chronicle Suite's pricing is fine."

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Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

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What do you like most about Google Chronicle Suite?

Google Chronicle Suite is a highly scalable solution with good search capabilities.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Chronicle Suite?

Our license is based on the size of the company with an all-you-can-eat model, considering storage capabilities per day. It's a flexible pay method.

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Overview

Agentless, remote and non-intrusive, FileAudit offers a simple more user-friendly way to safeguard and secure file access in a Windows environment. FileAudit provides real-time monitoring and alerting on all access (or access attempts). FileAudit also implements contextual functions such as mass access and alteration alerts, tracking source IP address information for remote data access, and providing granular time and date alerting parameters to monitor folder and file access at unusual or unexpected times.

IS Decisions

Organizations primarily leverage Google Chronicle Suite for centralized log management, threat intelligence, and endpoint security, addressing MDR requirements with continuous monitoring.

Google Chronicle Suite supports storage, security, and alert checking. Utilizing log information to generate alerts and integration with search engines, it monitors network and login issues. It is a choice for consultants on client projects, and partners handle its global resale and implementation.

What are the key features of Google Chronicle Suite?

Threat Hunting: Enables proactive searches for potential threats.
Fast Information Retrieval: Swiftly accesses necessary data.
Efficient Search: Provides easy-to-use searching capabilities.
Premade Dashboards: Ready-to-use dashboards for quick insights.
Simple Log Management: Streamlines the logging process.
Multiple Connectors: Broad connectivity support.
Flexible Data Outputs: Versatile data handling.
Top Threat Intelligence: High-quality intelligence capabilities.
Speed Handling Real-Time Cyber Threats: Rapid threat response.
Proactive Threat Identification: Detects threats before they occur.

What are the benefits and ROI of Google Chronicle Suite?

Centralization: Unified log management boosts efficiency.
Enhanced Security: Advanced threat intelligence improves protection.
Global Implementation: Available worldwide through partners.
Consultant Benefit: Useful for client-specific challenges.
Continuous Monitoring: Non-stop network and login issue tracking.

Industries employ Google Chronicle Suite for its robust security measures and log management. It is especially vital for IT, finance, healthcare, and any sector needing stringent security and compliance. Consultants find it essential for tailoring security protocols in client projects, while partners ensure seamless implementation across regions.

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Sample Customers

CommuniCare Health Centre, DP World, BAE Systems, Moet Hennessy, Ernst & Young, Honda, Volswagon, VTech, GlakoSmithKline, Lockheed Martin, US Navy, University of Alabama, Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia, Total

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