FileAudit vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

IS Decisions and Broadcom are both solutions in the Log Management category. IS Decisions is ranked #55, while Broadcom is ranked #26 with an average rating of 7.8. IS Decisions holds a 0.6% mindshare in Log Management, compared to Broadcom’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IS Decisions users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

FileAudit and VMware Aria Operations for Logs are key players in the IT auditing and log management categories, with VMware Aria Operations for Logs having the upper hand due to its advanced integration features and comprehensive log analysis, which outweigh its higher costs.

Features: FileAudit offers real-time monitoring, straightforward access oversight, and an intuitive user activity tracking system that aids in network activity reporting and control. VMware Aria Operations for Logs specializes in deep log analysis, robust integration with VMware environments, and extensive support for complex IT infrastructure, making it ideal for detailed log analysis in large enterprises.

Room for Improvement: FileAudit needs to enhance scalability, integrate with more systems, and improve the user interface for broader applicability. VMware Aria Operations for Logs could benefit from improved dashboard configurability, reduced resource consumption, and streamlined processes to boost usability and performance effectiveness.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: FileAudit features a straightforward deployment process and is backed by responsive customer service, ideal for businesses seeking a quick setup. VMware Aria Operations for Logs, while offering substantial support resources, involves a more complex deployment process that can be challenging but is necessary for managing its rich feature set.

Pricing and ROI: FileAudit's pricing structure offers good value and ROI for small to medium-sized businesses. VMware Aria Operations for Logs, though demanding higher investment, delivers high ROI for larger enterprises through its extensive capabilities in comprehensive log management.

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Categories and Ranking

FileAudit

Ranking in Log Management

55th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (60th)

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

26th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of FileAudit is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware Aria Operations for Logs	1.4%
FileAudit	0.6%
Other	98.0%

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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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

"FileAudit has helped our client to bring order to the day-to-day management of these folders, through the use of information triggers that inform department managers of both file obsolescence and changes made by employees."

"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."

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

"The most valuable feature is server virtualization, it's been very useful."

"It was very easy to setup."

"We use the on-premises version of this solution for log analysis and to find details about certain issues."

"One of the most valuable features of vRealize Log Insight is that it gives you a clear forecast about your existing machines, for example, how long your machines could be supported and how long the remaining capacity is to host your machines. This is one of the best options available within vRealize Log Insight. Another valuable feature of the solution is automation. My company deploys a lot of automation when required in a very, very short period, and in a very uniform manner, and even if the automation is being deployed for different processes and departments, it's pretty much the same across the environment, so vRealize Log Insight helps reduce a lot of ambiguities and helps my company manage operational efficiencies well."

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

"It provides multiple platforms, you can use a Windows Operating System, you can Mac, and you can use Linux on a particular server."

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

"The solution is quite user-friendly."

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Cons

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

"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"."

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

"The tool could be cheaper."

"The solution should be more user-friendly. The user interface and dashboard could be simplified."

"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."

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

"The solution is a very good tool, but it has a lot of limitations. One of the main issues is around how you define your retention policy, for instance, in Log Insight. It doesn't have it. You can't define a log retention policy. You also can't define the destination or location for your logs. All of the logs are in one index or one bucket."

"Log Insight should be better at dealing with audits and security logs."

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

"VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool. Additionally, it is expensive, especially given the current economic conditions in Turkey."

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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."

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

"I think it is a reasonably priced product."

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

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

"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."

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

"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."

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11%

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Midsize Enterprise	9
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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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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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vRealize Log Insight

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

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

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

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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