Fortinet FortiSIEM vs Netwrix Auditor comparison

Fortinet and Netwrix are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. Fortinet is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.1, while Netwrix is ranked #27 with an average rating of 9.5. Fortinet holds a 3.3% mindshare in SIEM, compared to Netwrix’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Netwrix users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiSIEM

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82% willing to recommend

Netwrix Auditor

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Fortinet FortiSIEM and Netwrix Auditor are robust security information and event management solutions. Netwrix Auditor seems to have the upper hand due to its detailed audit capabilities and ease of use that many users prefer.

Features: Fortinet FortiSIEM is noted for its wide range of integrations, advanced threat detection capabilities, and support and comprehensive monitoring. Netwrix Auditor is appreciated for its user-friendly reporting, detailed auditing functionalities, and ease of use.

Room for Improvement: Fortinet FortiSIEM could benefit from enhancing its interface, improving reporting functionalities, and making the system more user-friendly. Netwrix Auditor could improve by adding more automation, increasing integration with other security tools, and expanding its technical capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortinet FortiSIEM users report a steeper learning curve and reliance on customer support. Netwrix Auditor is noted for its straightforward deployment process and effective customer service, saving users time with quick setup and responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet FortiSIEM users mention higher setup costs but recognize its long-term value. Netwrix Auditor users find it cost-effective with clear ROI, balancing moderate pricing and effective results.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSIEM

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Netwrix Auditor

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

27th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (11th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (16th), Active Directory Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSIEM is 3.3%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Auditor is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiSIEM	3.3%
Netwrix Auditor	0.6%
Other	96.1%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Oliver Jackson

Network Engineer at Laminar Communications Pty Ltd

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…

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RishiPandit

Lead - Technical Services at Impetus

Optimizing time and effort through comprehensive auditing features

Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed. All other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list; it is very broad and robust. The best features include flexibility to interact directly with MS-SQL. Real-time alerts help identify potential security threats. The ability to streamline audits with insights into configuration states is helpful, as the access reviews and audit reports are really insightful. This is a good tool. The search functionality is available, but comparative to other vendors, this is a bit slower. Reports are effective; the compliance reports and all the reports are very insightful. That is good.

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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

"The most fascinating aspect of FortiSIEM is its integration with the MITRE ATT&CK framework."

"It works well with medium to large-scale enterprises."

"One of the most valuable features is that we can combine SOC and NOC operations in the same tool. We can provide NOC and SOC services in the same tool for two separate teams. There are plenty of third-party solutions that integrate with FortiSIEM. All these solutions already have a ready integration, and we have the possibility to create a custom connector for these solutions. Its reports are also very good."

"The event correlation is pretty robust. The GUI is pretty good."

"I like the various options, including the option for CMDB and the easier access to create rules, playbooks, or use cases. It's also easier to use for creating dashboards and reports."

"Analytics is the most valuable feature. The business service summaries in the dashboards and the correlations for the SIEM are also valuable features."

"There are things like dashboards and reports (pre-configured and custom) that let me know that things are operating the way they should be, and when they are not."

"Some of our customers who use this solution have seen improvement in their connection with load balancing on both connections."

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"The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities."

"It maintains audit logs for the duration of time that you wish, as long as you have the storage capacity to do so."

"I have found user behavior analysis and the ability to run risk assessments important features. Additionally, the interface and online documentation are very good."

"The most valuable feature is the real-time monitoring."

"What I find the most valuable about Netwrix Auditor is the way it shows risk. The reports are very clear."

"Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed; all other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list—it is very broad and robust."

"Netwrix provides features that no other solution on the market does."

"I am impressed with the tool's reporting feature and notifications."

Cons

"I would like to see more integration with other platforms."

"FortiSIEM is a bit resource-hungry, so work should be done on hardware resource utilization to consume less hardware."

"Not very good on non-API features, lacks that functionality."

"Our customers are noticing configuration available in the GUI interface and I think that they should be equal."

"The biggest thing that could be better is a quicker response to support cases."

"The tool's technical team's response time is too high, and they are not available even when they know that there are many pending issues."

"The performance can be improved. Sometimes it takes a long time to fetch data."

"FortiSIEM could be better integrated with other vendors."

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"In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it appears, sometimes you have to close and open it, and sometimes it does not give a scroll bar to navigate."

"There is room for improvement with the introduction of AI functionality."

"When there are issues I would like remediation to be in one place."

"The solution lacks self-service on password reset. It also needs to improve its scalability."

"An improvement would be if there was an another way to manage the logs besides email because it's not so practical."

"The Linux compatibility of this solution could be improved."

"I expect usability features to become more refined over time. I'm interested to see how it evolves and continues to improve."

"There is room for improvements when it comes to the licensing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"We pay for a license for FortiSIEM. We pay for the license and renewal."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is not an expensive solution."

"The solution is available for both, perpetual and subscription licenses."

"This is probably more on the lower cost end of the spectrum compared to competing products. Fortinet's license model is based on events per second, which makes sense, but that's not typical. It makes it very hard to calculate what your costs are going to be as you scale the platform because some log sources, such as firewall logs, are very noisy, and there are lots and lots of events per second, but some of them are not. So, it becomes a bit of a science experiment trying to guess what your costs are going to be as you scale the solution. This is where other competing products perhaps have a more straightforward license model."

"The price of the solution is expensive. The license is scalable. If there are 10 devices it is simple to license."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is very cost-efficient compared to other SIEM solutions."

"Its price can be better. We are Fortinet partners, so we can get discounts, but its price can be an issue at the beginning for others. There is a licensing scheme for every case. There are three licensing schemes that we can choose from."

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"There is a license for this solution and we are on an annual license. The price is reasonable."

"The tool's price is fair."

"This solution is reasonably priced. I would rate it a nine out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Government

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	34
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	23

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

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?

I am not familiar with the price and cost of Fortinet FortiSIEM. I cannot tell you if it is high, expensive, or low. However, I can say that it is cost-effective as it provides everything needed.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Regarding Fortinet FortiSIEM, I cannot identify any specific areas for improvement because I can find everything I need. For the time being, I cannot find a real point for improvement. Everything i...

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What do you like most about Netwrix Auditor?

The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netwrix Auditor?

I don't know about the pricing of this, but it is good at this price point because our organization has purchased it, which means it was in budget. We usually do not buy expensive solutions, so the...

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What needs improvement with Netwrix Auditor?

The areas of improvement include the front end, as the UI should be more intuitive and there should be fewer bugs. In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it a...

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Also Known As

FortiSIEM, AccelOps

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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

Netwrix Auditor is a security-focused solution that monitors IT environments by tracking changes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing visibility into user activities. It offers detailed auditing, real-time alerts, and robust reporting tools. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive features boost efficiency, productivity, and organizational growth.

Netwrix

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.

AT&T, SanDisk, Siemens, Verizon, Electrolux, Allianz, Societe Generale

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