IBM Security QRadar vs ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer comparison

IBM Security QRadar vs. ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Security QRadar

Ranking in Log Management

5th

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

218

Ranking in other categories

User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (3rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (11th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (5th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (8th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (8th)

ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer

Ranking in Log Management

34th

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

39th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of IBM Security QRadar is 4.5%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is 1.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Security QRadar	4.5%
ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer	1.2%
Other	94.3%

Log Management

Featured Reviews

HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

Have managed daily asset and alert monitoring effectively but have encountered limitations with manual processes and interface usability

It's still very manual and doesn't work on its own. It's still in an early stage and not on par where we can consider it a really successful detection system. The accuracy is not there. The UI could be better when compared to Sentinels where we can use flags and tagging. It could be much more user-friendly. IBM Security QRadar has all features and is fully competitive with other SIEM tools, but when it comes to user-friendliness, a new user takes time to get used to it. More intuitive, user-friendly interfaces and more helpful documentation would be beneficial. The query searching and data fetching could be faster. In large to very large organizations with around 5,000 or 6,000 assets or beyond, even with proper configurations and RAM and hardware backing up, the query is fairly slow.

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Md Abdul Hakim

System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited

Efficient log management enhances activity monitoring despite VPN user issue

Last month, we faced an issue with a Hawaiian VPN user activity. It's like a Fortinet device configured for VPN users. When a VPN user logs in, it doesn't really capture the time before this. If you're testing with existing or new device integration, then the product will be good in the market.

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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 interface is good."

"From the integration point of view, it is very centric, it gives complete control centrally, and whenever a user comes online we can see the policy updates over the Internet and ensure that the data that is supposed to be protected is protected."

"We were using a different solution, and we moved to QRadar; it has some more benefits than our previous solution, and we have totally transferred to QRadar now."

"Technical support has been very supportive."

"We can easily monitor many things using this tool."

"It is a scalable solution."

"The feature that I find the most useful is that IBM QRadar User Behavior Analytics is free of charge. It's a fully free product that can be installed on top of IBM QRadar SIEM."

"The initial setup is not complex or difficult."

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"It's one of the easiest products. It's very simple to use."

"The support system is very good."

"ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is easy to gather reports to give to management. My supervisor has access to the solution and he enjoys the graphs."

"The initial setup is straightforward"

"We use the solution because it is granular."

"Our primary use case for this solution is detecting issues to provide customers with information."

"The initial setup was very simple and straightforward, according to our security team."

"ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is useful for log and alert correlation and is a full-function SIEM solution."

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Cons

"I'd like them to improve the offense. When QRadar detects something, it creates what it calls offenses. So, it has a rudimentary ticketing system inside of it. This is the same interface that was there when I started using it 12 years ago. It just has not been improved. They do allow integration with IBM Resilient, but IBM Resilient is grotesquely expensive. The most effective integration that IBM offers today is with IBM Resilient, which is an instant response platform. It is a very good platform, but it is very expensive. They really should do something with the offense handling because it is very difficult to scale, and it has limitations. The maximum number of offenses that it can carry is 16K. After 16K, you have to flush your offenses out. So, it is all or nothing. You lose all your offenses up until that point in time, and you don't have any history within the offense list of older events. If you're dealing with multiple customers, this becomes problematic. That's why you need to use another product to do the actual ticketing. If you wanted the ticket existence, you would normally interface with ServiceNow, SolarWinds, or some other product like that."

"The solution should include remote action capabilities."

"Certain updates—especially when using Azure—don't apply directly. Our engineering team must invest additional effort to implement these updates. However, the tool's cloud-based version poses no issues. However, upgrading the product can sometimes be challenging for on-premises instances."

"The quality of technical support depends on the IBM support person. Sometimes, it's hard to get the right person on the other side. A ticket coordinator could be the key to better quality delivery."

"The dashboards are all legacy and old."

"The threat intelligence functionality can be better. In addition, it can have more monitoring capabilities."

"I think that the search speed of this solution could be improved."

"The solution's technical support works, but sometimes, it can take quite a long time to get a solution from technical support."

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"The solution should improve on its log capturing capabilities, the authentication, when a person logs onto a network device."

"The solution is stable. However, there are limits. For example, we can do 2,500 Syslog events per second, but if we want to do more we have to install the distributor structure, and then we can expand how many events we can do. They could improve the stability."

"The customization of reports could be a lot easier. It is not difficult but it could be made easier."

"What I'd like to see as an improvement to ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is for it to be more AI-driven. Having more automation would also make the solution better."

"There isn't good security integration when it comes to cybersecurity. The correlation of logs isn't so simple."

"There's a lot to improve in terms of connectivity. Currently, we're utilizing it across various infrastructures and environments, including others' cloud. However, connecting it to our infrastructure and integrating it with some of our SMAX solutions poses difficulties."

"It may not be as easy to use as Splunk."

"Last month, we faced an issue with a Hawaiian VPN user activity. It's like a Fortinet device configured for VPN users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing and licensing are competitive. Their new licensing options allow logs to bypass the correlation engine for a flat rate, which is also appealing for log data that is compliance-driven for a small amount of money."

"It could be cheaper, but the value itself is far more important for us than the price. Typically, our clients have yearly subscriptions."

"There is a license required for this solution."

"The solution comes with a high price tag, while some of the competitors provide identical functionality in their offerings at no extra cost."

"Our licensing costs for this solution is on a yearly basis."

"QRadar is quite expensive. It wouldn't be worth it for a small business..."

"The solution is priced fairly, there is a license for the solution, and we pay annually."

"IBM's Qradar is not for small companie. Unfortunately, it would be 'overkill' to place it plainly. The pricing would be too much."

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"ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is a low-cost solution. It costs approximately $1,000 per month per server for a perpetual license."

"There is a license required for these solutions. The customer can choose the license type, such as an annual license purchase or a perpetual license. If the customer wants maintenance they will have to pay annually."

"ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is expensive. Its licensing costs are annual."

"We paid for the license of the solution and the deployment. The price of ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is less expensive than other solutions."

"Licensing for ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer is paid yearly."

"There is a yearly subscription for the solution."

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Comparison Review

Vinod Shankar

Manager, Enterprise Risk Consulting at a tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Jun 28, 2015

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	93
Midsize Enterprise	39
Large Enterprise	107

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	3

Questions from the Community

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?

I am overall satisfied with the licensing cost for IBM Security QRadar.

What needs improvement with ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer?

What is your primary use case for ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer?

I find this solution useful for IT devices as a live stream to work with Syshun, serving as both the router and the target. All activities are logged, and they can be accessed within one console. T...

What advice do you have for others considering ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer?

I rate the solution at seven out of ten.

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Also Known As

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

EventLog Analyzer

Overview

IBM Security QRadar offers real-time threat detection, data correlation, and integration with third-party solutions, providing a user-friendly interface, scalability, and extensive reporting capabilities for SIEM needs.

IBM Security QRadar is designed for comprehensive security monitoring in diverse environments, aiding sectors like telecom and finance with advanced threat detection and breach management. It aggregates data and analyzes user behavior, while its customizable and out-of-the-box rules deliver robust security insights and vulnerability management. The platform seeks enhancements in integration, performance, and user interface, with a focus on AI and cloud service compatibility.

What are the most important features of IBM Security QRadar?

Real-time Threat Detection: Monitors and alerts on security incidents as they happen.
Data Correlation: Aggregates and connects disparate data sources for cohesive analysis.
Third-party Integration: Supports seamless interaction with other security tools.
Scalability: Grows with organizational needs without sacrificing performance.
Customizable Rules: Allows tailored security settings for specific requirements.

What benefits and ROI should be expected?

Enhanced Security Insights: Offers comprehensive coverage across environments.
Reduced False Positives: Minimizes unnecessary alerts, improving efficiency.
User-friendly Interface: Simplifies navigation and analysis tasks.
Extensive Reporting Capabilities: Provides detailed insights for informed decision-making.
Compliance Focus: Assists in meeting regulatory standards effectively.

Telecom, finance, and cloud-based industries implement IBM Security QRadar for threat detection, compliance, and security monitoring. It is deployed for log collection and correlation, user behavior analytics, and ensuring secure data transfer and incident management, focusing on compliance and anomaly detection.

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ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer provides comprehensive event log monitoring and analysis, ensuring efficient integration within IT environments. It streamlines log management and supports IT operations with features like report generation and alert configuration.

ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer simplifies IT infrastructure monitoring by centralizing logs for easier management. Its interface facilitates seamless integration with applications, enhancing user accessibility and ease of use. Featuring capabilities like file monitoring, web server log collection, and support for automated alerts, it supports enterprises in managing their environments. Quick installation, easy learning, and modular options enhance user experience, while the stable functionality aids threat detection and network data analysis. However, areas like log capturing, security integration, and customer support need improvement. Users desire more automation and better data collection, especially for integration with SMAX solutions.

What are the key features of ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer?

File Integration Monitoring: Ensures vigilance over critical file changes.
Web Server Log Collection: Gathers logs from servers for detailed insights.
Alert Configuration: Automated alerts for proactive management.
Ticketing Features: Facilitates issue tracking and resolutions.
Easy Report Generation: Simplifies data reporting tasks.
Graph Visualization: Enhances data understanding through visual representation.

What benefits can users expect from reviews?

Ease of Management: Centralizes log data for streamlined processes.
Efficiency: Reduces time spent on report and alert configurations.
Support Accessibility: Offers accessible support for prompt assistance.
Integration Capabilities: Smoothly integrates with enterprise-level applications.

ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer sees application in IT sectors for monitoring and analyzing event logs. It assists in detecting network issues, ensuring identity management, and observing user activities. Organizations use it for remote logging, PCI DSS compliance, and maintaining IT asset integrity, supporting centralized server environments.

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Sample Customers

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

Moody National Bank, EnCircle, Goldleaf Financial Solutions, Inc, IBM, Ernst & Young, Micro Linear, Silverbeck-Rymer Solicitors, Provincial Court of British Columbia, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, OGILVY & MATHER, E! Entertainment, Tribune-Review Publishing Co.

IBM Security QRadar vs. ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer