Microsoft Purview Audit vs Splunk Cloud Platform comparison

The compared Microsoft and Splunk solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #36 in Log Management , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.5% mindshare in the category. Splunk is ranked #3 in DV , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Purview Audit

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100% willing to recommend

Splunk Cloud Platform

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94% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Audit

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Log Management (36th), Microsoft Security Suite (31st)

Splunk Cloud Platform

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Visualization (3rd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Systems Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Microsoft Purview Audit is designed for Log Management and holds a mindshare of 0.5%, up 0.3% compared to last year.
Splunk Cloud Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Data Visualization, holds 1.2% mindshare, up 0.5% since last year.

Log Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Purview Audit	0.5%
Wazuh	12.2%
Grafana Loki	7.9%
Other	79.4%

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Data Visualization Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Splunk Cloud Platform	1.2%
Tableau Enterprise	19.2%
Apache Superset	9.2%
Other	70.4%

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Featured Reviews

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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UzairKhan

Business General Manager at Mutex Systems

AI-driven analytics significantly enhance operational decision-making

I am currently working with the solution, but I need to know from which NNTT. The interface is okay; its interface is good, and user interface is good. I would recommend Splunk Cloud Platform to other users and organizations because it adds value to the organization; you can do different things with it because it's a pure analytical tool, not only a SIEM tool. I am mostly focused on Splunk Cloud Platform because I chose this vendor due to the feature set that was offered by Splunk Cloud Platform; it was not being offered by any other vendor. Splunk Cloud Platform is the vendor I am referring to, not NNTT. Maintenance for Splunk Cloud Platform has been done manually, not automatically. Usually, one person takes part in maintenance. Regarding the number of users for Splunk Cloud Platform, it involves discussing the number of organizations or the number of people working in those organizations. In general, I would rate Splunk Cloud Platform a nine.

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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."

"The Splunk search is powerful compared to similar solutions. We get millions of data points within seconds."

"The most valuable feature of Splunk Cloud Platform is its flexibility and readiness because it's already prebuilt, and everything is click-to-go."

"The log search capabilities are very good."

"The most valuable feature of Splunk Cloud Platform is the alerting feature."

"Splunk Cloud Platform's most valuable features are enterprise security and ticketing integration."

"Splunk has sped up our response and reduced the time we spend manually monitoring any logs for ticketing tools or servers. It saves us around two hours daily."

"It has end-to-end visibility into our cloud-native environment, which is pretty important for us. About 80% of our infrastructure is on AWS."

"The real-time search capability of this product enhances operational decision-making, and it's very convincing."

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Cons

"We do have a Denial of Access happening."

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

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

"The dashboards should be easier to customize."

"The support from the Splunk team is generally good, but sometimes, there's a lack of coordination between our account reps and the hands-on technical people. This misalignment can lead to issues with getting what we need done and what is happening."

"Although there is documentation available, it is really hard for me to find relevant topics on what it is that I'm searching for."

"Splunk Cloud Platform should have better integrations with its suite of tools."

"It would be nice to see more comparisons between Splunk and other log management tools. There are some legacy tools that people are often coming off. It will ease the transition if you are coming off a Windows LogViewer or any other logging tool. Splunk could offer more advice on how to transition into it or onboard it."

"The return on investment with Splunk Cloud Platform has been poor. There is a significant possibility we will be replacing it in the next quarter or two."

"The disadvantage of Splunk Cloud Platform is that its integration process should be improved."

"The only disadvantage of Splunk Cloud compared to Splunk Enterprise Security is that you only have two options for long-term storage: AWS S3 Buckets and GCP."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price is something that people complain about."

"The licensing costs depend on the state of your environment and the fees are paid on a monthly basis."

"We were on ingest. We were on-prem, and when we switched to the cloud, we went to an SVC model, and that has been a huge help. We are now able to ingest more data than before."

"It is a touchy subject because we are locked into it. That goes back to the rehydrating data. We cannot have the retention that we want to store for legal and compliance purposes because that is seven years' worth of data for some of the indexes, so we ship them off into S3 buckets and install them there, at which point they are invisible to Splunk, so we have to rehydrate them, but we cannot rehydrate those pockets into Splunk Cloud. We have to rehydrate them into a self-hosted version of Splunk, which can take days to set up and get going. I would not call Splunk's licensing and pricing predatory, but they have made it very difficult to maintain the independence of your own data."

"The price for Splunk Cloud Platform is the same as our maintenance costs for Splunk Enterprise on-premises."

"My company has a license for Splunk Cloud Platform. My company also has a license for Splunk Enterprise."

"I would rate the cost an eight out of ten, with ten being the most costly."

"I do not have much idea. We previously used 1 GB at the cost of $600. Both on-prem and cloud licenses have the same price. There is no difference. It did not impact the cost because the costs of the on-prem license and the cloud license are the same. We did not have any issues with that. Overall, its price is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

14%

Educational Organization

Government

Computer Software Company

31%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	42

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 do you like most about Splunk Cloud Platform?

Splunk has sped up our response and reduced the time we spend manually monitoring any logs for ticketing tools or servers. It saves us around two hours daily.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk Cloud Platform?

If I were to rate the price for the product from 1 to 10, I would rate it nine.

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What needs improvement with Splunk Cloud Platform?

The disadvantage of Splunk Cloud Platform is that its integration process should be improved. The challenges I have encountered while integrating Splunk Cloud Platform include that integration is a...

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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.

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Splunk Cloud Platform enhances operational efficiency with streamlined log management and real-time data analysis, offering customizable dashboards, seamless system integration, and a user-friendly interface that simplifies infrastructure management.

Splunk Cloud Platform stands out for its robust indexing and powerful search capabilities, delivering end-to-end visibility across environments. AI-driven security measures enhance cybersecurity intelligence, while its flexible log management reduces resolution times. The platform integrates effortlessly with diverse systems, supporting centralized log management, security monitoring, and application performance analysis. Users leverage its comprehensive analytics for troubleshooting, alerting, and visualization, optimizing costs and ensuring compliance with unified data sources.

What are the key features of Splunk Cloud Platform?

Customizable Dashboards: Personalized insights with adaptable visualizations.
Powerful Search Capabilities: Advanced search functions that simplify data retrieval.
Seamless Integration: Easily connects with various systems to consolidate data.
Quick Setup: Accelerated deployment process, reducing time to value.
AI-driven Security Measures: Advanced protection with automated threat detection.
Real-Time Data Analysis: Instant insights for timely decision-making.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes reduce workload.
Reduced Resolution Times: Faster issue identification and resolution.
Cost-Effectiveness: Optimize resources and reduce expenses.
End-to-End Visibility: Comprehensive understanding across environments.
Flexibility in Log Management: Adaptable to business needs with ease.

In many industries, Splunk Cloud Platform is implemented primarily for unified log management, cybersecurity initiatives, and application performance monitoring. Businesses utilize it to streamline IT operations, integrate data sources, and leverage insights for troubleshooting and strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance and optimized resource use.

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