FileAudit vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server comparison

IS Decisions and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Log Management category. IS Decisions is ranked #52, while SolarWinds is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.5. IS Decisions holds a 0.2% mindshare in Log Management, compared to SolarWinds’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IS Decisions users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

FileAudit

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100% 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

FileAudit and SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server compete in the field of auditing and log management. SolarWinds has an upper hand due to robust features and perceived value, although FileAudit is commended for its pricing and support.

Features: FileAudit offers real-time monitoring, simplicity, and effective tracking of access to shared files. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server provides comprehensive log management, scalability, and high-volume log data handling.

Room for Improvement: FileAudit needs enhanced integration with third-party applications, more advanced reporting tools, and improved multi-user management. SolarWinds could benefit from a modernized interface, improved alerting functionalities, and streamlined log configuration processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: FileAudit offers straightforward deployment and responsive support. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server provides flexible deployment requiring technical expertise, with supportive customer service but often needs advanced assistance.

Pricing and ROI: FileAudit is noted for being cost-effective, appealing to small to medium businesses. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server acknowledges higher setup costs but justifies its price with an extensive feature set and operational capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

FileAudit

Ranking in Log Management

52nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (64th)

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of FileAudit is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 1.6%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server	1.6%
FileAudit	0.2%
Other	98.2%

Log Management

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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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Muhammad Anas

Assistant Manager NOC and Infrastructure at NiFT

Shows login failures and server issues but search functions and filters could be improved

Kiwi Syslog shows login failures and server issues. I'm using version 9.8.1. It's deployed on-premises. There are four people in my organization who are using this solution. They're all infrastructure engineers The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels. It's…

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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

"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."

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

"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."

"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 feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well."

"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server ten out of ten."

"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."

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs."

"We are very happy with the stability of the solution."

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Cons

"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."

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

"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."

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

"Technical support could definitely be better."

"There is a need for an on-premises solution, which could lead to easier sales in larger markets."

"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release."

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."

"I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs."

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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."

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

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

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Government

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Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

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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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Our primary use case for Kiwi Syslog is for gathering logs necessary for auditing purposes.

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Kiwi Syslog Server

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

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.

SolarWinds

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

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

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