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Fortinet FortiSIEM vs Google Chronicle Suite comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSIEM
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Google Chronicle Suite
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSIEM is 3.3%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Chronicle Suite is 3.5%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Oliver Jackson - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems monitoring enhanced by firewall and intrusion detection features
My primary use case for Fortinet FortiSIEM is systems monitoring and alerting. I use it for standard functions like log monitoring, incident detection, and notification.  My customers are mostly medium-sized enterprises ranging from engineering companies, mining companies, independent schools, and…
Rene Schouten. - PeerSpot reviewer
Harnesses anomaly detection and automated response for efficient threat management
I really appreciate the anomaly detection and machine learning capabilities that identify unusual patterns without needing signatures. The automated response feature allows for immediate actions like isolating infected machines or blocking malicious IP addresses. It is also cost-effective, charged based on use per second rather than data volume. Additionally, the solution supports annual audits and ensures compliance.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"FortiSIEM provides a single PIN to monitor SOC and NOC. It's a nice tool for integration and monitoring. It provides multiple categories for monitoring based on security designations like low, medium, and high."
"The solution is easy to use and user-friendly."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM's most valuable feature is the simplicity in handling multi-tenancy and the ability to switch between different clients at the same time. That was handled flawlessly."
"The primary valuable feature is that it has replaced a whole lot of other products with one platform."
"FortiSIEM is a great tool for making security processes transparent."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiSIEM is the correlation of many events."
"The advanced agents used to collect logs have been most valuable. We have also made use of the advanced intelligence this solution offers."
"The interface is very easy to use. The connector in the core has FortiSIEM support from the vendor."
"The main advantage I see is the cost, which is currently low."
"The platform's most valuable features are multiple connectors and data output flexibility regarding dashboards and user experience."
"The dashboards are clean and clearly written, making it easy to use and understand."
"The price of Google Chronicle Suite is its number one selling point."
"The product is near perfect, with only minor enhancements needed."
"The automated response feature allows for immediate actions like isolating infected machines or blocking malicious IP addresses."
"The tool's most valuable feature is the search option, allowing easy navigation."
"The log folder is fairly simple."
 

Cons

"The policy editing should be easier. Right now, it's too hard."
"The process of installing Fortinet FortiSIEM and the customization of the alerts take too long."
"When compared with some competitors, in terms of performance, the CPU and RAM requirements and the capability of coordination with development all need some improvement."
"Their product support, in general, is not that great. The product support is in the same ecosystem. Their support is improving but it's not that great.vvv"
"With FortiSIEM, the issue has to do with the ways we can generate a report. It's not as flexible compared to that with other SIEM tools, like Splunk."
"The only drawback is the licensing model. It can get expensive if you want to integrate more solutions."
"We expect the latest patch from Fortinet FortiSIEM to give the ability to work with signature files."
"Sometimes, if there are changes made by a user on a database server, it can be difficult to get that information on the fly. I would like to see a situation where once I specify a user with the database server I need, and with the changes they have performed on that, I don't need to continue my search pattern to drill down just to get the information."
"It is still not mature enough."
"Google Chronicle Suite lacks near time detection. There is a delay of about twenty minutes between logs coming in and an alert being generated. This timeframe, while seemingly short, can have significant implications in the event of a critical issue."
"It is still not mature enough. If I create some content, there might be roadblocks, although this could change in the future."
"The product's default dashboard feature has a few limitations regarding availability."
"The configuration is not optimal."
"The solution's graphical user interface (GUI) should be more user-friendly."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Please be cheaper and more simplified."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is not an expensive solution."
"Pricing is acceptable for more than 90% of our customers, as they normally get discounts."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is cheaper compared to other products."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is very cost-efficient compared to other SIEM solutions."
"The price of the solution is expensive. The license is scalable. If there are 10 devices it is simple to license."
"The solution is available for both, perpetual and subscription licenses."
"Manageable, however would be better as pay as you go versus CapEX."
"Compared to other solutions, Google Chronicle Suite's pricing is fine."
"The solution's pricing is dependent on the data amount."
"The tool is cheaper than Microsoft Sentinel."
"We have to pay extra charges for the amount of data transfer and technical support services."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSIEM?
Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSIEM?
As a service, the cost is reasonable and affordable with scalable pricing based on the number of monitored devices. However, setting it up for oneself as an enterprise-licensed product can be quite...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?
The built-in APIs in Fortinet FortiSIEM are somewhat lacking and could be improved for better integration with external ITSM products. Improving software stability and reducing bugs will make it a ...
What do you like most about Google Chronicle Suite?
Google Chronicle Suite is a highly scalable solution with good search capabilities.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Chronicle Suite?
I rate the price of Google Chronicle Suite as a five, indicating it's market value. It's neither expensive nor cheap, and I believe it is a justified price for the features offered.
What needs improvement with Google Chronicle Suite?
The user interface could be more intuitive, particularly in navigation. Moreover, the dashboards should be enhanced as they are not up to the mark. The UI is the primary challenge in need of improv...
 

Also Known As

FortiSIEM, AccelOps
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

FortiSIEM has hundreds of customers worldwide in markets including managed services, technology, financial services, healthcare, and government. Customers include Aruba Networks, Compushare, Port of San Diego, Cleveland Indians, Infoblox, Healthways, and Referentia.
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