Microsoft Purview Audit vs SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server comparison

Microsoft and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Log Management category. Microsoft is ranked #35 with an average rating of 8.0, while SolarWinds is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.5. Microsoft holds a 0.7% mindshare in Log Management, compared to SolarWinds’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Purview Audit

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100% willing to recommend

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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2,427 Comparison Views

85% willing to recommend

Microsoft Purview Audit

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server and Microsoft Purview Audit are key players in IT infrastructure management. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is favored for its affordability and customer support, while Microsoft Purview Audit is preferred for its extensive feature set.

Features: SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server offers simplicity, real-time syslog monitoring, and suitability for small to medium-sized networks. Microsoft Purview Audit delivers comprehensive audit capabilities, seamless integration with Microsoft products, and advanced data analysis features for large enterprises.

Room for Improvement: SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could benefit from enhanced analytics, more advanced reporting functionalities, and increased customization options. Microsoft Purview Audit could improve usability in initial configurations, offer more detailed documentation, and streamline its user interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is known for its straightforward installation and dependable customer support. Microsoft Purview Audit, although complex to deploy due to extensive features, benefits from abundant Microsoft resources despite some users experiencing delays in personalized support.

Pricing and ROI: SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is praised for its cost-effectiveness and delivers strong ROI for small enterprises with lower setup costs. Microsoft Purview Audit, though more expensive initially, offers a high ROI through advanced features and scalability, which justifies the investment for many users.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Purview Audit vs. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Audit

Ranking in Log Management

35th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (31st)

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Audit is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 1.5%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server	1.5%
Microsoft Purview Audit	0.7%
Other	97.8%

Log Management

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Matthew Hoerig

President at Trustsec Inc.

Audit function refines log retrieval and drives application assessments with evolving features

From a service assessment and authorization process perspective, when conducting an assessment on an application or system, we use controls essentially equivalent to the NIST 800-53 framework. This includes examining audit logs, data quality, and various KPIs required for log configuration. It factors into our application assessments. When producing documentation packages for application or system authorization, audit logging and monitoring are crucial parts of the assessment process. The evidence we gather includes screenshots and outputs from these tools and capabilities. For Microsoft Purview Audit specifically, we provide examples of audit function configuration and log output details, which are incorporated into our evidence documents.

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SJ6

Network Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

Valuable log segregation aids in auditing, but Windows integration needs enhancement

Our primary use case for Kiwi Syslog is for gathering logs necessary for auditing purposes I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity. This feature is…

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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 platform has significantly enhanced our operational insight into the overall Microsoft 365 environment."

"We're easily saving at least one hour per day using this solution."

"The overall user experience with Microsoft Purview Audit is of higher quality than when it was branded as Compliance Center, and Microsoft consistently updates and evolves functionalities and the overall experience."

"We are very happy with the stability of the solution."

"The most valuable features of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server include its ability to provide network mapping and deliver information to my customers about their networks through various methods."

"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well."

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server ten out of ten."

"I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity."

"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs."

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Cons

"We are still in the early stages of leveraging Microsoft Purview Audit. Currently, it's primarily used for the audit function."

"We do have a Denial of Access happening."

"Areas for product improvement include enhancing customization options and integrating more comprehensive compliance features."

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly. This is a significant concern, as it led to losing a deal due to the inability to provide Windows logs effectively."

"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release."

"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."

"SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers."

"SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."

"There is a need for an on-premises solution, which could lead to easier sales in larger markets."

"Technical support could definitely be better."

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available

"The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Government

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Audit?

I'm not aware of the pricing of licensing terms.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Purview Audit?

We are still in the early stages of leveraging Microsoft Purview Audit. Currently, it's primarily used for the audit function. In a year's time, we will be able to provide more clarity and context ...

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Audit?

Microsoft Purview Audit functions as a compliance center. Whenever these systems generate logs, we use Microsoft Purview Audit to capture or retrieve those logs. While there are more tools availabl...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly. This is a significant concern, as it led to losing a deal due to the inability to provide Windows logs effectively. It should be more user-fri...

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What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

Our primary use case for Kiwi Syslog is for gathering logs necessary for auditing purposes.

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Also Known As

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Kiwi Syslog Server

Overview

The unified auditing functionality in Microsoft 365 provides organizations with visibility into many types of audited activities across many different services in Microsoft 365. Advanced Audit helps organizations to conduct forensic and compliance investigations by increasing audit log retention required to conduct an investigation, providing access to crucial events that help determine scope of compromise, and faster access to Office 365 Management Activity API.

Microsoft

A syslog server is a logging server that allows for the centralized collection of syslog messages, known as events, from a variety of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, in addition to servers running a variety of operating systems.

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Sample Customers

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Holy Cross Energy, West Texas A&M University, Medium Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company

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