Gurucul Next Gen SIEM vs SolarWinds Security Event Manager comparison

Gurucul Next Gen SIEM vs. SolarWinds Security Event Manager

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Categories and Ranking

Gurucul Next Gen SIEM

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

34th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SolarWinds Security Event M...

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

36th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Gurucul Next Gen SIEM is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Security Event Manager is 0.8%, up from 0.5% 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 (%)
Gurucul Next Gen SIEM	0.4%
SolarWinds Security Event Manager	0.8%
Other	98.8%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Ansar Monideen

CISO at Eskan Bank

Provides almost all the SIEM features offered by the leaders at a low cost

Gurucul's data enrichment could be improved. As a security professional, I want to consolidate all these log sources and data to the user, entity, or resource. More advancements are required, especially in enriching security data or attack response. I would like to see more improvements there. The documentation could also be better. Every user and resource has a timeline that lists all the events so we can analyze that particular system and what is happening. We would like to have an option where we can only list the confirmed security threat-related activities for a particular user rather than all activities. This way, we can see what kind of risk is reported for this user and be able to monitor them better.

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Yashokanth Partkunan

Managed Services Engineer at Loop1 Systems

Has supported client needs efficiently but requires deeper analysis features and faster support

The log analyzing capability of SolarWinds Security Event Manager should go into more depth than the current environment. More modification and enhancements are required on the dashboard side in order to make it closer to optimal performance. From observation and feedback from users, they need more functionality related to monitoring, and in-depth analyzing needs to be improved.

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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

"I like the amount of customization we can do with Gurucul. We can customize each solution and evaluate it. We can investigate the alerts that it creates and fine-tune them to ensure that whatever is reported has some risk."

"The customization of reporting rules, reporting configuration, and alerting configuration are good."

"Gurucul Next Gen SIEM stands out for its user-friendliness, making it accessible to business users."

"SolarWinds' stability is fine. I don't think we've had any software issues."

"SolarWinds is easy to configure, and it provides timely alerts."

"The most valuable feature is the ease of use for the end user."

"The most valuable feature is the reporting."

"It's easy to build rules and actions based on the logs and event types we collect with the software."

"It has in-depth monitoring capabilities and an easy way for setting up dashboards. I can expand in various areas, or I can reduce areas. It supports different types of breakdowns, filters, and rules. It is very simple for an out-of-the-box type of product. It doesn't take a lot of time to figure it out, which is unlike some of the solutions that I have looked at. It meets all the aspects."

"We had to integrate with other teams, and the infrastructure deployment didn't take long. The integration involves learning with different teams, networking, and configuring various network devices and servers. Infrastructure deployment only took one or two days."

"SolarWinds is effective for server, network, and log monitoring. It's also good for IP address management. We also have a patch manager, but we're still working on getting that operational."

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Cons

"The user interface could be made simpler."

"Gurucul's data enrichment could be improved. As a security professional, I want to consolidate all these log sources and data to the user, entity, or resource. More advancements are required, especially in enriching security data or attack response. I would like to see more improvements there."

"I would like Gurucul to identify the use cases that have already been reviewed by someone when detection occurs."

"The only issue is the pricetag. SolarWinds is a costly solution."

"There are no multiple dashboards which would allow you to see information side-by-side."

"Under the new system, it is not upgradable the way they say. When you try to do an upgrade, it doesn't really work unless you dump everything and start from scratch. You lose a lot of your nodes. Whenever you set your nodes up and everything else, they don't want to bring those nodes back in, so you have to really go back and restructure all your nodes. I went from version 6.5 to version 6.6 and then to version 6.7. I then went to version 2019, and now it is version 2020. It would be good if we can upgrade without having to delete everything and start from scratch. They can maybe build more KPIs and other things for the dashboard. Some of the other systems already have built-in KPIs. SolarWinds is starting to catch up, but it is not there yet. They can include some of the business or industry standards for tracking the time, that is, the meantime to detect (MTTD) and the meantime to resolve (MTTR). They can also find a way to build a KPI that measures the number of instances of port scans experienced in a week or a month."

"Training for this solution needs to be improved, as new employees are sometimes unfamiliar with the product."

"It can be difficult for users who are inexperienced with the solution."

"We'd like more customization capabilities."

"We have automated threat detection in the Alliance Security, Antoinette. However, if these features could be further enhanced, it would simplify my work, potentially allowing me to allocate more time to address complex issues."

"I would like to have a more customizable dashboard."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is exceptionally good"

"The tool is available at a good price for customers compared to other solutions in the market. I rate the product's price as an eight out of ten."

"Licenses can only be purchased in blocks of fifty at a time."

"The pricing model would benefit from having package deals with other SolarWinds products."

"We do a yearly license renewal. For a year, the solution costs roughly $500,000 USD. There are no costs beyond this yearly fee."

"The price of SolarWinds Security Event Manager is reasonable."

"Licensing is on devices, so if you have many, then this may be high."

"It is in the appropriate mid-range. It is not as expensive as some of the other solutions. It is also not cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

Government

Performing Arts

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

11%

University

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Gurucul Next Gen SIEM?

What is your primary use case for Gurucul Next Gen SIEM?

For the majority of our use cases on the firewall, we are looking at the Ria website and multiple denials on the firewall. We'll also look at some C&C communication being initiated from multipl...

What advice do you have for others considering Gurucul Next Gen SIEM?

I rate Gurucul Next-Gen SIEM eight out of 10. I would recommend Gurucul to anyone because it provides almost all the SIEM features offered by the leaders at a low cost. You can achieve the sophisti...

What do you like most about SolarWinds Security Event Manager ?

The solution helps you monitor database instances, application instances, other customer application things, Linux servers, IBM servers, and Oracle servers.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Security Event Manager ?

The tool is available at a good price for customers compared to other solutions in the market. I rate the product's price as an eight out of ten.

What needs improvement with SolarWinds Security Event Manager ?

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Also Known As

No data available

SolarWinds LEM, Solarwinds SIEM, TriGeo, Log and Event Manager

Overview

Gurucul Next Gen SIEM is used for threat detection and response, leveraging machine learning to identify anomalies and breaches. It provides advanced analytics, security event investigation, and compliance management.

Organizations use Gurucul Next Gen SIEM primarily for its robust capabilities in threat detection and response. Its machine learning algorithms effectively identify anomalies and potential breaches, making it a key tool for preventing insider threats. The platform features advanced analytics, real-time security event investigations, and comprehensive compliance management. Its automated workflows and integration capabilities enhance security incident management across environments, while its scalability meets the demanding requirements of large enterprises with complex security needs.

What are the key features of Gurucul Next Gen SIEM?

Advanced Threat Detection: Utilizes cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to detect threats.
Real-time Analytics: Provides immediate analysis of security events.
Machine Learning Capabilities: Employs advanced ML techniques for anomaly detection.
Intuitive Dashboard: User-friendly interface for monitoring and analysis.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with various data sources.
Automated Responses: Streamlines security measures with automated workflows.
Customizable Reporting: Offers tailored reports to meet specific needs.
Comprehensive Visibility: Ensures thorough monitoring of network activities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Effective Threat Detection: Improved security through advanced threat detection capabilities
Operational Efficiency: Increased efficiency with automated workflows and real-time analytics
Scalability: Supports growth with scalable infrastructure suitable for large enterprises
Compliance Management: Streamlined compliance with robust management features
Data Integration: Enhanced security with seamless integration of various data sources

Implementing Gurucul Next Gen SIEM in industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail significantly improves threat detection and response. Finance sectors benefit from its advanced analytics and compliance management, while healthcare organizations leverage it to protect patient data. Retailers use its real-time analytics and machine learning capabilities to mitigate risks such as insider threats and breaches.

Gurucul

When TriGeo was acquired by SolarWinds, TriGeo SIM became known as SolarWinds Log & Event Manager. This product is a leading Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) product and log management solution, which provides log collection, analysis, and real-time correlation.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

Information Not Available

NetSuite, EasyStreet, Legacy Texas Bank, and Energy Federal Credit Union, to name a few.

Gurucul Next Gen SIEM vs. SolarWinds Security Event Manager