Fortinet FortiSIEM vs Honeycomb Enterprise comparison

Fortinet and Honeycomb.io are both solutions in the AI Observability category. Fortinet is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.2, while Honeycomb.io is ranked #75 with an average rating of 8.0. Fortinet holds a 1.1% mindshare in AO, compared to Honeycomb.io’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Honeycomb.io users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiSIEM

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83% willing to recommend

Honeycomb Enterprise

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100% willing to recommend

Fortinet FortiSIEM

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSIEM and Honeycomb Enterprise based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two AI Observability solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSIEM

Ranking in AI Observability

5th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (7th)

Honeycomb Enterprise

Ranking in AI Observability

75th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (27th), AI Code Assistants (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the AI Observability category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSIEM is 1.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Honeycomb Enterprise is 1.5%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

AI Observability Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiSIEM	1.1%
Honeycomb Enterprise	1.5%
Other	97.4%

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SaurabhYadav5

Network Engineer at Ogma Consulting

Comprehensive monitoring boosts security, yet incident management features need expansion

Fortinet FortiSIEM should broaden its remediation part to include more features for incident management. Currently, to manage repetitive incidents or for remediation, I need to use a separate software called FortiSOAR. Additionally, the search functionality in FortiAI should be improved to provide more precise results, making it easier for me to understand what actions need to be taken.

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meetharoon

CEO at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Its pattern-matching and code transformation capabilities can be adapted for mass identification and remediation of vulnerable libraries

I asked very specific questions to Mr. Pell about consideration of code security scenarios in pattern design and rules, specifically that tuned with OWASP Top 10. I believe addition of code security focus can be a value-add, though the way Grit architecture is designed and how it works, it is and may not become an alternative choice of code security solutions. Rather, it must be treated as a powerful supplementary tool that augments the existing code security solutions (such as Snyk or Checkmarx) in a DevSecOps or Secure DevOps environment. Anyone interested in learning more on this front or have queries, can get in touch with me for a consulting.

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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

"It provides extensive logging and record-keeping for internal networks, cloud applications, and services as well as perimeter physical network security."

"Analytics. It can provide log information from the device. With log information, I can see if there is a threat"

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is less costly than other products and is available 24/7."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to view all the network events on a single pane and find the point of contact or point of the incident."

"Its automated response feature has benefited our customer communication. Analysts feel more confident in providing timely responses."

"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiSIEM are the SD-WAN, Global LAN, and application controls."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users."

"The ability to write my own parsers for the devices that are not supported by Fortinet is the most valuable feature."

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"The approach offers significant benefits in terms of efficiency, consistency, and proactive security management, particularly valuable for organizations with large, distributed development teams."

"The solution's initial setup process was straightforward since we were getting enough support from Honeycomb.io's team."

"The solution's most valuable features are the queries for the OpenTelemetry events and all the tracing."

Cons

"The interface needs some improvements because it's a bit cumbersome when you're trying to view items. It takes some time to get used to. Additionally, sometimes the scrolling does not work."

"The only drawback is the licensing model. It can get expensive if you want to integrate more solutions."

"The backup and recovery process for this solution needs improvement."

"The reporting feature is not very attractive for the upper management and I am not able to perform complex/nested queries."

"Our team tried configuring MS SQL database logs with Fortinet FortiSIEM, but it did not work for some time."

"There could be improvements like introducing some solutions directly into FortiSIEM to avoid the need for separately purchasing additional tools like FortiStore."

"When our team tried configuring logs for Microsoft SQL, it did not work."

"The deployment of the platform took some time to set up and configure."

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"The way Grit architecture is designed and how it works, it is and may not become an alternative choice of code security solutions."

"We can make alerts based on static numbers, which may block us from building alerts that could be generic enough or could be serviced."

"The process of log scraping gets delayed on Honeycomb.io. At times, it gives false alerts to the application team."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Manageable, however would be better as pay as you go versus CapEX."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is not an expensive solution."

"Pricing is determined based on the customer's budget."

"The price is competitive."

"FortiSIEM's licensing is based on EPS, and its pricing is competitive in the market."

"The price of Fortinet FortiSIEM is a lot less when compared to other solutions."

"They have a yearly subscription."

"Please be cheaper and more simplified."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	34
Midsize Enterprise	22
Large Enterprise	24

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSIEM?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Fortinet FortiSIEM is wonderful, as it offers an excellent license compared to other vendors.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Fortinet FortiSIEM is great overall. Performance could be enhanced, but I do not wish to elaborate on needed improvements.

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What needs improvement with Honeycomb.io?

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What is your primary use case for Honeycomb.io?

Although Grit is a tool code code migration and management of technical debt for large chunks of work, we reviewed Grit from the use case of assisting in faster remediation of vulnerable libraries....

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What advice do you have for others considering Honeycomb.io?

We set up Honeycomb.io on all the services so that we can have all the set traces of the communication between all the services inside the company. This helps us understand where it could be failin...

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Also Known As

FortiSIEM, AccelOps

Grit

Overview

FortiSIEM (formerly AccelOps 4) provides an actionable security intelligence platform to monitor security, performance and compliance through a single pane of glass.

Companies around the world use FortiSIEM for the following use cases:

Threat management and intelligence that provide situational awareness and anomaly detection
Alleviating compliance mandate concerns for PCI, HIPAA and SOX
Managing “alert overload”
Handling the “too many tools” reporting issue
Addressing the MSPs/MSSPs pain of meeting service level agreements

Fortinet

Honeycomb Enterprise is designed to optimize performance visibility, offering a robust platform for distributed system observability. It provides insights for complex data and aids in faster issue resolution, making it a valuable tool for IT professionals.

This tool is tailored for real-time data tracking and improving system performance efficiency. Enterprises benefit from its capacity to handle large-scale data, ensuring seamless operations and continuity. Honeycomb Enterprise helps teams to tackle data challenges head-on by delivering comprehensive analytics that enhance infrastructure reliability and performance metrics.

What Features Make Honeycomb Enterprise Stand Out?

High-Resolution Visibility: Enables detailed system monitoring to identify issues quickly.
Trace Analysis: Offers powerful tracing of distributed systems for in-depth insights.
Data Scalability: Manages extensive data sets effortlessly for better decision-making.
Real-Time Alerts: Provides instant alerts to preempt potential disruptions.
Collaboration Tools: Facilitates teamwork with integrated tools enhancing productivity.

What Benefits and ROI Can Users Expect?

Reduced Downtime: Faster detection and resolution of issues minimizes operational interruptions.
Cost Efficiency: Optimizes resources leading to lower operational costs.
Improved Decision Making: Enhanced data analytics lead to smarter business strategies.
Enhanced Productivity: Streamlined processes improve team efficiency and output quality.

In industries like finance, e-commerce, and technology, Honeycomb Enterprise implementations demonstrate its utility in managing complex data flows and optimizing system reliability. Businesses in these sectors leverage its capabilities to maintain high service standards and operational efficiency.

Honeycomb.io

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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