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Graylog Security vs LevelBlue USM Anywhere comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 24, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Graylog Security
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
59th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
LevelBlue USM Anywhere
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
29th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
115
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (28th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (37th), Compliance Management (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Graylog Security is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LevelBlue USM Anywhere is 1.5%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
USM Anywhere1.5%
Graylog Security0.6%
Other97.9%
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Tony Zafiropoulos - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner/ Chief Engineer at Fixvirus.com
Aggregates logs in one place and helps to review data points
We tried Graylog Security, starting with their inexpensive open-source version. We tested it out and continued using it for a while. As for the main differences between Graylog Security and other vendors, some users might prefer cloud-based platforms over on-premises solutions. It isn't inherently cloud-native, but that might not matter much for some.
Kris Nawani - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited
Offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software
USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools The solution offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software, as it is maintained by the vendor. It helps in saving…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We use the solution to collect logs."
"The tool aggregates logs. We can see the logs in one place."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is security management for PCI DSS."
"There are multiple tools for information security. The solution includes all the latest advances on the network and host intrusion detection systems."
"We are able to get alerts perfectly with FIM and VA features."
"It has allowed us to see what is happening on our servers."
"AlienVault provided the best bang for buck."
"The pricing for this solution with the 3 major components: SIEM, FIM, and vulnerability scanning, can’t be beat."
"Being able to identify security issues as they occur at near real time and then respond to them as soon as they occur is priceless."
"The pricing and licensing are at its best in the market when compared with other vendor's SIEM products."
 

Cons

"Graylog Security needs to incorporate security scorecards."
"The system slows down considerably when a large number of events are fed in."
"Search performance can be slow. The Raw Logs feature is painfully slow."
"Creating directives is a pain on its own, but editing them can be a nightmare filled with tedious unnecessary steps."
"I don't think the product's pricing is a good value because they try to raise the price 50 percent every year."
"They should improve the reporting capabilities. Different functions to customize reports should be added."
"They should simplify the HIDS agent reporting/custom rule creation."
"The only room for improvement I can mention is the initial installation procedures. I found that the online installation instructions for the product were missing important details, they lacked necessary steps."
"Some customizations with the integration between AlienVault components have room for improvement and enabling users with WebUI interfaces instead of having to edit configuration files on the system to achieve certain actions would be a good improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the tool's pricing a one out of ten."
"Negotiate the best package for your environment."
"It allows you to do a lot with a small price tag... The pricing is the best on the market."
"It's affordable for most customers."
"​The vulnerability management solution is worse than buying a Nessus Professional license.​"
"We ran a few PoCs. The price and feature set were the best with AlienVault."
"QRadar, ArcSight and Splunk are some of the most expensive SIEM products out there in the market and not everyone has the budget to buy them. In such cases, AV USM is a very cost effective alternative."
"Pricing is very competitive with other products and you get much more functionality from AlienVault."
"The price for this solution is very good, but since the features do not work the price is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Retailer
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Construction Company
20%
Outsourcing Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business65
Midsize Enterprise29
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with AT&T AlienVault USM?
There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks. It is also limited when used with bigger products and has complex password requirements.
What is your primary use case for AT&T AlienVault USM?
USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools.
 

Also Known As

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AT&T AlienVault USM, AlienVault, AlienVault USM, Alienvault Cybersecurity
 

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Sample Customers

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Abel & Cole, Bank of Ireland, Bluegrass Cellular, CareerBuilder, Claire's, Hays Medical Center, Hope International, McCurrach, McKinsey & Company, Party Delights, Pepco Holdings, Richland School District, Ricoh, SaveMart, Shake Shack, Steelcase, TaxAct, Taylor Morrison, Vonage and Zoom
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