FileAudit vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

IS Decisions and VMware are both solutions in the Log Management category. IS Decisions is ranked #37 with an average rating of 8.0, while VMware is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.2. IS Decisions holds a 0.2% mindshare in Log Management, compared to VMware’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IS Decisions users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of VMware 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

37th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (45th)

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

13th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 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 VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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

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

"One of the things I like about it is its interface. When it comes to generating reports on VMs and stuff, it's very quick. This is very handy for the technical team, who need to generate reports quickly. So that's really good."

"We are using it because we have a VMware product. It has its own built in dashboards for VMware products, and that's a good thing."

"The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting."

"The root cause analysis feature is very valuable."

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

"The ability to narrow into a specific time to filter heavy hitters and anomalies is extremely valuable."

"It is a very useful tool if you have a VMware environment."

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Cons

"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."

"In vRealize login files, we have limitations regarding log partitions."

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

"Technical support should be improved."

"In the VMware environment, one area for improvement is the handling of VM failovers due to host failures, such as unexpected shutdowns from hardware issues. Currently, High Availability (HA) doesn't seem to recognize whether the VMs are online during failover, treating them as offline or unavailable."

"The response time and quality need improvement. It takes too long to prove a problem and get a solution."

"I think that it should be able to integrate with other third-party backup and recovery solutions, more that it does now."

"Documentation is lacking, including some guide as to how to use the expressions. It is not clear how to look for a log, for example. Some examples in the documentation might be helpful. I think that VMware had good documentation, but it's no longer hosted. The documentation is not as easy to understand as it was before."

"If data migration occurs during a search, it alters performance, causing delays."

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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."

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

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

"The pricing has been updated recently."

"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."

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

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

"I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

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

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about FileAudit?

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

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What needs improvement with FileAudit?

The DLP function, including installation of the agent on the workstation and controlling the DLP restrictions, are areas where the product lacks. It would be great if the aforementioned details wer...

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What is your primary use case for FileAudit?

My company uses FileAudit as an SIEM solution, and it is used for monitoring the file server activity to find out what users did in the file server, which may include modifying the file, deleting i...

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What do you like most about vRealize Log Insight?

The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?

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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What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?

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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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.

VMware

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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