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Graylog Security vs NetWitness Platform 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

Graylog Security
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
39th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetWitness Platform
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
30th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (34th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Graylog Security is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetWitness Platform is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
NetWitness Platform0.7%
Graylog Security0.6%
Other98.7%
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.
MOTASHIM Al Razi - PeerSpot reviewer
CISO at One Bank Limited
It is a stable solution, but they should make the user interface easier to understand
The solution's initial setup takes work. We have to organize multiple paths and many features. The deployment process takes less than a week. But it takes a month to complete if we want to make the solution smarter by integrating it with various devices. I rate the process as a six out of ten.

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 product's initial setup phase was not at all difficult."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to write rules and triggers for network communication, and then being able to investigate based on that."
"The most valuable features are the threat prediction and network forensics."
"The newer 11.5 version that my team is using has found it to have good mapping."
"Offers a good wireless feature."
"It's quite economical compared to other solutions in the market."
"Setting up NetWitness is straightforward. There are multiple connectors, including standard and specialized connectors. One purpose of the connectors is the enhanced capability integrate the custom applications. NetWitness comes with E6 appliances and application images that we use for the initial configurations and for the OS stack information. From there, you can consider the correlation rules, integrate the different log sources, and easily create correlation rules and backlog reports."
"In my opinion, the solution's most valuable feature is its capacity to monitor network traffic, logs from devices within the network, and network captures. This capability extends beyond logs to include full network capturing."
 

Cons

"Graylog Security needs to incorporate security scorecards."
"The log system is a bit complex and has room for improvement."
"The system architecture is complex and sometimes it’s hard to troubleshoot potential problems."
"Log aggregation is an issue with this solution because there are a huge number of alerts in a single instance."
"We have encountered issues with unresolved crashes."
"Lots of competing products have vulnerability protection built into their products, and this solution would be improved by including that support."
"Security needs improvement."
"The implementation needs assistance."
"They should implement algorithms to digest that data and produce additional, more advanced reporting, alerting and support of internal security teams."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the tool's pricing a one out of ten."
"There is a licensing fee and the customer can choose whether he wishes this to be subscription-based or perpetual."
"We are on an annual license for the use of the solution."
"The NetWitness Platform may be affordable only for enterprise-level customers, as it may not be within the budget of small and medium-sized businesses."
"The tool is very expensive, so I rate the pricing a ten out of ten. The solution has an annual subscription."
"We have a perpetual license, so the total cost of ownership is not very expensive. It's a good investment."
"In comparison to other SIEM solutions such as Splunk, NetWitness is less costly."
"This is a pricey solution; it's not cheap."
"The product price was reasonable for my region and the market."
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Comparison Review

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Manager, Enterprise Risk Consulting at a tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 26, 2015
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Educational Organization
10%
Retailer
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Performing Arts
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Graylog Security?
The tool aggregates logs. We can see the logs in one place.
What needs improvement with Graylog Security?
Graylog Security needs to incorporate security scorecards.
What do you like most about NetWitness Platform?
The product's initial setup phase was not at all difficult.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetWitness Platform?
The pricing is comparable to others, and I consider the cost to be intermediate. Specific cost details are unknown to me.
What needs improvement with NetWitness Platform?
There is currently no need for improvement in the SIEM ( /categories/security-information-and-event-management-siem ), though there could be potential enhancements by integrating with AI.
 

Also Known As

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RSA Security Analytics
 

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