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Fortinet FortiAnalyzer vs Mezmo comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer
Ranking in Log Management
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Mezmo
Ranking in Log Management
52nd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (80th), Observability Pipeline Software (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is 1.9%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mezmo is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Log Management
 

Featured Reviews

Manikandan Kannan - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplifying log management by displaying detailed access information
The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is its ability to simplify and display logs clearly, providing details like which IPs are accessing the system, the destination, and the policies applied. This visualization and detail make managing logs more straightforward. In conjunction with our VMware setup, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer enhances organizational efficiency, meeting the standard log retention period for up to a year.
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It consolidates all logs into one place and provides required features and functionalities
Every once in a while, our IBM cloud operational implementation gets behind. Sometimes, when we have a customer event, we do not get access to the latest logs for about 30 minutes, particularly for the sites that are heavily utilized. This is clearly not good. It is impossible to do RCA when you can't look at the logs that pertain to the time period in which the event occurred. It could be more of an operational problem than a feature problem. I don't have visibility about whether it is a LogDNA issue or just an operational issue.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The technical support from Fortinet is fantastic and I would rate it as nine out of ten."
"Technical reports clearly identify system checks, locations and areas, how many times things escape, which firewall is affected, and source IDs."
"The solution allows for a lot of customization."
"It's easy to set up the product."
"The reporting and organizing part of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is very interactive, smooth, and easy to use."
"The dashboard of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is outstanding with very detailed information."
"The installation process for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer was very smooth, taking around two to three hours to deploy."
"The system provides valuable insights through information, graphics, and reports."
"The solution aggregates all event streams, so that if there are any issues, it's all in the same interface."
"LogDNA consolidates all logs into one place, which is super valuable."
 

Cons

"We'd like to see more embedded features."
"In future releases, we'd like to see more granular reporting. The reports on offer right now are pretty short."
"When it comes to pushing logs to a SIEM, most of the time we have some issues when it comes to filtering."
"The deployment is complex and has room for improvement."
"The setup of the solution can be improved because it is currently complex."
"The only issue is the cost of the licenses."
"Their pricing model is not the best and needs work."
"Sometimes, there is a problem with CPU consumption, where one process consumes 100%, and I need to restart FortiAnalyzer to fix this."
"No ability to encapsulate a query or a filter, and communicate or share that among the team."
"Every once in a while, our IBM cloud operational implementation gets behind. Sometimes, when we have a customer event, we do not get access to the latest logs for about 30 minutes, particularly for the sites that are heavily utilized. This is clearly not good. It is impossible to RCA when you can't look at the logs that pertain to the time period in which the event occurred. It could be more of an operational problem than a feature problem. I don't have visibility about whether it is a LogDNA issue or just an operational issue."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"​It depends upon the company.​"
"Its price is okay for us. Fortinet products are cheaper than other solutions."
"The hardware has a one-time cost and maintenance is paid by annual subscription."
"I believe that these devices were procured with a five-year maintenance and support license up front. I work at a university, so the vendor provides a considerable higher ed discount."
"The solution is quite expensive"
"Its worth spending on FortiAnalyzer if you have multiple firewalls in your network."
"The cost and pricing should be in accordance with the calculation of log storage capacity for a time period required for historical analysis."
"It is acceptable for on-premises, but it is expensive for the cloud."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiAnalyzer?
The reporting features, which offer customization, real-time insights, and compliance support, are particularly noteworthy aspects.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer?
I have experience with pricing, licensing, and setup costs as I prepare quotes for clients. While Fortinet FortiAnalyzer might be more expensive than some other solutions, it remains very competiti...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer?
When I had contact with FortiManager and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, it was not so easy, but with some reading or training on the platform, it becomes easy to use.
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Sample Customers

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