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Google Chronicle Suite vs IBM Security QRadar comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.3
Users are still assessing ROI, finding potential value in cloud billing and comparing with DNIF for long-term impact.
Sentiment score
7.5
IBM Security QRadar is cost-effective, enhancing security while reducing manpower, with positive feedback on financial returns.
With SOAR, the workflow takes one minute or less to complete the analysis.
Investing this amount was very much worth it for my organization.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Google Chronicle Suite's customer service is generally positive, but some users note delays; recent staffing improvements are acknowledged.
Sentiment score
6.1
IBM Security QRadar support is praised for expertise but criticized for slow response times and inconsistent service quality.
We are a critical project for them at this moment, and they provide excellent service.
They are slow, and the initial responses often require more information rather than providing helpful solutions.
The technical support I’ve received is rated an eight out of ten.
They assist with advanced issues, such as hardware or other problems, that are not part of standard operations.
Support needs to understand the issue first, then escalate it to the engineering team.
The problem escalates through level one to level three, and then the process starts over with Novo again.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Google Chronicle Suite is praised for scalability, handling large data volumes efficiently on Google infrastructure, suitable for diverse needs.
Sentiment score
7.4
IBM Security QRadar is highly regarded for its scalability, with easy vertical and horizontal expansion and seamless cloud deployment.
I rate the scalability of Google Chronicle Suite as ten out of ten.
Google Chronicle Suite is very scalable, being a cloud-based solution.
Chronicle Suite is fully scalable with a rating of seven or eight out of ten in scalability.
For EPS license, if you increase or exceed the EPS license, you cannot receive events.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Google Chronicle Suite is praised for reliability and stability, with minor issues in small POC environments but generally performs well.
Sentiment score
7.6
IBM Security QRadar is reliable but stability depends on correct deployment, capacity, and system resources, with minor update issues.
I rate the stability of Google Chronicle Suite as a nine, as I have not encountered any stability issues.
I think QRadar is stable and currently satisfies my needs.
The product has been stable so far.
 

Room For Improvement

Google Chronicle Suite requires user-friendly enhancements in dashboard, API integration, log management, alerting, and threat intelligence features.
IBM Security QRadar needs UI improvement, better integration, enhanced detection, streamlined operations, and customization for cost-effective functionality.
The graphical user interface could be improved to enhance user experience.
The UI is the primary challenge in need of improvement.
Google Chronicle Suite lacks near time detection.
We receive logs from different types of devices and need a way to correlate them effectively.
If AI-related support can suggest rules and integrate with existing security devices like MD, IPS, this SIM can create more relevant rules.
IBM Security QRadar does not support Canvas, so we had to create custom scripts and workarounds to pull logs from Canvas.
 

Setup Cost

Google Chronicle offers flexible, competitive pricing but can become costly for larger businesses with additional platforms.
IBM Security QRadar is costly but efficient, offering flexible pricing, EPS discounts, and potential cost savings with negotiation.
It's neither expensive nor cheap, and I believe it is a justified price for the features offered.
Compared to a SIEM like Microsoft Sentinel, it is much more affordable.
I experience Chronicle as less expensive and less complicated than Azure.
Splunk is more expensive than IBM Security QRadar.
 

Valuable Features

Google Chronicle Suite excels in threat response, seamless integration, automation, and cost-effective data management for audits and compliance.
IBM Security QRadar excels in log management, scalability, compliance, and integration, enhancing comprehensive security management with ease.
They also combine their source solution into one product, allowing for out-of-the-box playbook creation and incident response.
The AI infused into the platform helps in investigations and rule creation.
The automated response feature allows for immediate actions like isolating infected machines or blocking malicious IP addresses.
Recently, I faced an incident, a cyber incident, and it was detected in real time.
IBM is seeking information about IBM QRadar because a part of QRadar, especially in the cloud, has been sold to Palo Alto.
We have FortiSOAR and IBM Resilient for IBM Security QRadar orchestration.
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Chronicle Suite
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Security QRadar
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
209
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (5th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (18th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (4th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (9th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Google Chronicle Suite is 3.4%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security QRadar is 8.2%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Md. Shahriar Hussain - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time incident detection and user-friendly dashboard benefit daily operations
There are many types of AI, and this AI is very limited in SQL and features. There may be potential for improvement. So far, it seems very limited. It shows some good features in the correlation part, but I think there is room for improvement. For instance, when creating rules, it can suggest more rules, reducing the effort needed. If AI-related support can suggest rules and integrate with existing security devices like MD, IPS, this SIM can create more relevant rules. Sometimes logs I receive don't mean anything, and I need technical stakeholders to share or forward logs, but these are sometimes inadequate. Keywords can help identify insufficient logs. I often lack time to verify logs. Sharing false positive results could be reduced to help my team.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Retailer
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Educational Organization
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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?
Our license is based on the size of the company with an all-you-can-eat model, considering storage capabilities per day. It's a flexible pay method.
What needs improvement with Google Chronicle Suite?
The functionalities for parsing and including feeds need improvement. Google should make it easier for clients to manage these aspects.
What are the biggest differences between Securonix UEBA, Exabeam, and IBM QRadar?
It mostly depends on your use-cases and environment. Exabeam and Securonix have a stronger UEBA feature set, friendlier GUI and are not licensed based on capacity (amount of logs and information in...
What SOC product do you recommend?
For tools I’d recommend: -SIEM- LogRhythm -SOAR- Palo Alto XSOAR Doing commercial w/o both (or at least an XDR) is asking to miss details that are critical, and ending up a statistic. Also, rememb...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Security QRadar?
When comparing with Splunk, IBM Security QRadar's cost is reasonable. Splunk is more expensive than IBM Security QRadar.
 

Also Known As

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IBM QRadar, QRadar SIEM, QRadar UBA, QRadar on Cloud, IBM QRadar Advisor with Watson
 

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Sample Customers

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Clients across multiple industries, such as energy, financial, retail, healthcare, government, communications, and education use QRadar.
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