ManageEngine Log360 vs WhatsUp Gold comparison

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ManageEngine and Progress Software are both solutions in the Log Management category. ManageEngine is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.3, while Progress Software is ranked #41 with an average rating of 7.0. ManageEngine holds a 1.3% mindshare in Log Management, compared to Progress Software’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Progress Software users who would recommend it.

ManageEngine Log360

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75% willing to recommend

WhatsUp Gold

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1,656 Comparison Views

85% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between ManageEngine Log360 and WhatsUp Gold based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed ManageEngine Log360 vs. WhatsUp Gold Report (Updated: September 2026).

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Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine Log360

Ranking in Log Management

24th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (26th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (13th)

WhatsUp Gold

Ranking in Log Management

41st

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (39th), Network Monitoring Software (25th), Server Monitoring (14th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (20th), Configuration Management (21st), Cloud Monitoring Software (26th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (13th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine Log360 is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WhatsUp Gold is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ManageEngine Log360	1.3%
WhatsUp Gold	0.8%
Other	97.9%

Log Management

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Burak Karakurt

Consultant at TurkOnay Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş.

Has fulfilled regulatory requirements through centralized log management

The alerting capabilities in ManageEngine Log360 needed work for creating alarms for the cases where alarms were needed and for prioritizing the alarms for criticality. ManageEngine Log360 uses PostgreSQL as its own database but does not automatically parse and allow creation of alarms the way it does in MS SQL. There is less support in PostgreSQL than in MS SQL. The ability to create alarms based on parsed data in the same way MS SQL does would have been beneficial and would have saved considerable time. On the PostgreSQL side, it was not parsing much, which required a lot of manual work. This support is needed, and I am sure many companies need this support on PostgreSQL. MS SQL features that were missing in ManageEngine Log360 that should be included in the future are those that automatically parse an MS SQL database and provide options for setting alarms. On the PostgreSQL side, this is not the same. At minimum, PostgreSQL support should reach the MS SQL level of features and support that ManageEngine Log360 presents.

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Erik Cheng

Technical Manager at Quan Hung Gourmet

Efficient monitoring with detailed customization, yet complexity remains

The best feature of WhatsUp Gold is the automatic generation of topology and its integration with virtualization and wireless. I have used the automated device discovery with this topology feature. The interactive map feature helps me manage the topology because sometimes we cannot draw the topology correctly, so we need to manually edit the connections. The alerting system is very tunable and customizable, but it's a little complicated to use. Many customers cannot manage it by themselves and need support from us, the provider. We always use the dashboards in the SOC, where we constantly display a dashboard or multiple dashboards. This allows us to know immediately if the connection or bandwidth is full or if the connection is broken.

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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 most valuable feature is that this solution is more secure than others, and there are more applications and features as well."

"If the client does not have much knowledge regarding the SOC and cyber, then ManageEngine Log360 is good because you can get default reports."

"ManageEngine Log360 is not difficult to deploy."

"The Sharecon feature is the most valuable."

"My main objective for using ManageEngine Log360 is its powerful and real-time capabilities for managing security and other tasks efficiently."

"We have had a fantastic experience with customer service and support."

"The deployment is quite simple and pretty straightforward."

"ManageEngine Log360 could integrate with all systems, making it possible to integrate everything to the central location, which made it a useful and necessary tool."

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"The documentation is very good."

"The most important features of WhatsUp Gold are the server health and uptime it provides. Additionally, WhatsUp Gold is a Windows-based solution which is a benefit."

"We primarily use the solution to check the state of the network, monitoring thousands of devices and all of the internal network, and it is the first tool we use to see the state of the network for real-time monitoring."

"We've been using it for many years and we use it typically for early warning, as it notifies customers of problems prior to failure."

"One thing good about WhatsUp Gold is that it is fairly stable."

"The user interface is good enough."

"The interactive mapping interface for scrolling, zooming, and drilling down on an element to learn about a network issue is good. When we see a network there will sometimes be a spot that has one link. You can go into a particular part of the topology map, scroll in, and see exactly which module it is."

"It's a good product, and if one has the expertise to use it, it will be a good investment and it will help IT to save and plan for the future."

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Cons

"With ManageEngine, you need to actually have an idea of what you want to do with the information you're looking at. It doesn't drive you in the direction — that's a con."

"It is not expensive compared to other solutions."

"Most times log sheets are not assigned well."

"The on-premises solution is very slow. When I move to another tab inside Log360 or in the SIEM, even if my system is running on 36 GB and with a high processor, it takes a lot of time to get into the alert page or the search page."

"It's difficult to find which conditions have been applied to a report because they are provided by default by ManageEngine. However, with other SIEMs if you want to create a report, they provide details, like which conditions are triggering certain reports. This needs to be there in ManageEngine. It would be good to know which parameter has been applied to the report that is updating the system."

"I haven't had very good support from those guys."

"It takes a little bit of time for Log360 to actually learn your environment."

"The matter of the data retention needs to be addressed."

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"Integrations with other devices. I want to have a product that has full integration with my active directory so I can track user activity. I want to track my complete user activity, so I'm looking for a product to implement in the near future, which will have full integration with my network and active directory users. It became very difficult to track user activity."

"I haven't had any issue with stability, except during the upgrade to 2017 when we encountered slow responses."

"Regional product team support is not very good."

"Pricing is too high relative to how many devices we use. The price list is not linear to number of devices."

"Sometimes it's a little bit slow."

"My understanding is that there are better products out there that do a better job."

"The price could be improved. When we first started using this product, the company was new. The prices were very low then, in comparison with HP OpenView or IBM, but now the policy is too high, relative to the number of devices we have."

"The technical support does not bother to respond."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Affordable pricing is provided by the solution."

"Its pricing is definitely huge compared to some of the other SIEMs. Its price should be improved."

"My client has a yearly license. I think the cost is not expensive compared to that of other SIEMs, given the service it is providing."

"There is a cost for each feature used."

"ManageEngine Log360 is expensive compared to other products."

"The choice of version depends on the number of points, or devices, that you want to monitor, and this makes the product expensive."

"The tool's price is reasonable. WhatsUp Gold is cheaper than SolarWinds."

"I'm not sure, but it's expensive. We don't pay any additional fees."

"The price of WhatsUp Gold is good."

"The pricing can be on the expensive side when considering competing products."

"This is a well priced solution."

"There is a license needed to use WhatsUp Gold."

"There are some subscription charges that are quite heavy. I need to pay for support every year and these charges can be quite expensive. Aside from the initial cost for the tool, you need to pay additionally for support."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

10%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	14

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Log360?

The price is suitable from a perspective of different pricing options. We already have an ongoing project where some features analytics can be escaped, and companies can manage their budgets carefu...

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What needs improvement with ManageEngine Log360?

ManageEngine Log360 could provide more in-depth insights, particularly in reporting. Some other solutions provide deeper insights into issues, especially when generating reports. More detailed insi...

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What is your primary use case for ManageEngine Log360?

ManageEngine Log360 is being used for database monitoring and as a SIEM solution.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WhatsUp Gold?

Clients find the licensing calculator confusing, but we simplify this for them by collecting relevant information first. The licensing is based on devices, providing better cost-effectiveness than ...

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What needs improvement with WhatsUp Gold?

It would be great if WhatsUp Gold could add features that simplify management with AI, as it is currently too complicated to manage.

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What is your primary use case for WhatsUp Gold?

My use case for WhatsUp Gold includes all device availability checks, bandwidth usage, CPU, and memory usage, as well as alarm notifications.

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Overview

ManageEngine Log360 offers comprehensive log management and security alerting, integrating advanced analytics for threat detection and compliance reporting. Scalable for on-premise and hybrid deployments, it facilitates incident response with seamless system integration and user-friendly monitoring.

ManageEngine Log360 enhances visibility across IT infrastructures by aggregating logs from Active Directory, file servers, and network devices, aiding in security incident detection with User Behavior Analytics and threat identification tools. Its modular approach supports compliance in vital sectors such as aerospace, contributing significantly to centralized monitoring and anomaly detection. By reducing manual log examination, Log360 aligns with both security and operational goals across diverse environments, though areas like integration with Active Directory and interface improvements are avenues for advancement. Streamlining data retention and expanding automation are priorities for its evolution, ensuring effective incident management with reduced administrative burdens.

What are the key features of ManageEngine Log360?

Security Monitoring: Active detection and logging of security threats across networks.
User Behavior Analytics: Identifies anomalies and potential threats in user activity.
Compliance Reporting: Facilitates adherence to industry regulations with detailed reports.
Unified Dashboard: Provides a comprehensive view for effective incident response.
Agentless Monitoring: Minimizes system overhead while maintaining oversight.

What benefits should users expect in reviews?

Scalability: Easily adapts to growing infrastructure needs.
Simplified Management: Reduces manual log analysis and management workload.
Integration Capabilities: Aids in cohesive operations across various environments.
Compliance Support: Ensures industry-standard regulatory adherence.

In sectors like aerospace, Log360 supports compliance demands by integrating log management for enhanced security and regulatory reporting. Its adaptability to on-premises and hybrid structures makes it valuable for technology-driven environments, where security and efficiency are paramount.

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WhatsUp Gold stands out with its comprehensive network monitoring, dynamic mapping, and real-time alerts, offering essential tools for managing extensive IT infrastructures.

WhatsUp Gold provides robust capabilities in network visibility through dynamic mapping and NetFlow analysis. The platform's interactive topology aids in pinpointing issues effectively. Auto-discovery ensures complete network device tracking. While offering an intuitive interface and integration with Cisco ServiceNow, users find server performance monitoring useful for incident handling. However, improvements are anticipated in application monitoring and Active Directory integration. The pricing model and customization options leave room for enhancement. Despite these, users benefit from its integrated dashboards for immediate device health checks and network updates, making it beneficial for large-scale infrastructure management.

What features does WhatsUp Gold offer?

Network Monitoring: Provides continuous oversight of network components
Dynamic Mapping: Offers visual representation of network topology
NetFlow Analysis: Delivers insights into bandwidth utilization
Threshold Alerts: Notifies users upon reaching set performance thresholds
Auto-Discovery: Detects devices automatically for complete network coverage

What benefits should users expect from reviews?

Comprehensive Visibility: Enhanced understanding of network elements
Real-Time Monitoring: Immediate insights into network and device status
Cost-Effectiveness: Competitive solution suitable for expansive networks
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies the management of complex networks

Organizations in sectors like telecommunications, education, and healthcare utilize WhatsUp Gold for their network monitoring needs. Telecom companies track switches and routers, educational institutions manage bandwidth usage, and healthcare facilities monitor device availability to ensure seamless operations.

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Sample Customers

First Mountain Bank, TRA, Citadel Group, OnPoint Financial Corp, Florida Dept. of Transportation

Artoni Trasporti, Austin Independent School District, Banca Marche, Burke County North Carolina, Cambridge University School of Clinical Medicine, Clayco, Community Integrated Care, Desca, Deutsche Bergbau, Flexi-Van, Gropper, Hamleys, Hammonds Furniture, Knowledge IT, Idras S.P.A., Sibeg, Swann Engineering, Trivium Lindenhof

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