Nagios Log Server vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

Nagios and VMware are both solutions in the Log Management category. Nagios is ranked #32 with an average rating of 8.0, while VMware is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.2. Nagios holds a 0.8% mindshare in Log Management, compared to VMware’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Nagios users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

VMware Aria Operations for Logs and Nagios Log Server compete in the log management category. VMware Aria Operations for Logs stands out for its advanced analytics, while Nagios Log Server is favored for simplicity and integration capabilities.

Features: VMware Aria Operations for Logs is known for robust analytics, deep integration with virtualization environments, and comprehensive analytics suite. Nagios Log Server is valued for straightforward setup, ease of integration with Nagios products, and interoperability.

Room for Improvement: VMware Aria Operations for Logs could improve in cost efficiency, intuitive configuration, and complexity reduction. Nagios Log Server needs better scalability, advanced search capabilities, and expanded features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Aria Operations for Logs has a complex deployment process but offers strong customer service support. Nagios Log Server provides a straightforward deployment experience with good support, although not as comprehensive as VMware Aria's.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Aria Operations for Logs is perceived as expensive yet provides significant ROI for users needing comprehensive analytics. Nagios Log Server offers competitive pricing and satisfactory ROI, appealing to budget-conscious users seeking functionality.

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Categories and Ranking

Nagios Log Server

Ranking in Log Management

32nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

12th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of Nagios Log Server is 0.8%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Syarul Idzuddin Adzmi

Operation Director at Digital Pulse Sdn Bhd

A scalable and affordable tool for monitoring data centers

Five engineers are needed for the maintenance of the product. I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it. To increase the rating for the product, Nagios should offer remote support and offer more customization in reporting while making it easy for the customers to use it. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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LarsChristensen

Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow

Efficient troubleshooting with precise log filtering and an easy setup

The tool could benefit from improved filter settings and dashboarding. While there are dashboards available, they are often created by community members and may not work after updates. It would be beneficial to have a roadmap for these dashboards to ensure consistent functionality. It would also be advantageous if the tool could process even large amounts of data faster, though this may be more related to data movement challenges rather than the software itself.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"A great feature of the solution involves its internal portal."

"One of the most valuable features is the dashboard because the UI was effective and easy to use. The alert systems are good as well. We had no failovers and had high availability. We can search the queries fast as well in Nagios Log Server."

"The product is scalable."

"The initial setup of Nagios Log Server was easy and straightforward."

"The trace log is the solution's most valuable feature. It's very helpful in troubleshooting problems."

"The most valuable feature is server virtualization. It's been very useful."

"We are using it because we have a VMware product. It has its own built in dashboards for VMware products, and that's a good thing."

"What I like is that you can have different storage locations for different applications."

"It is a highly stable solution...It is a highly scalable solution."

"The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting."

"The virtualization solution supports data center virtualization, network and security."

"It is a very useful tool if you have a VMware environment."

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Cons

"As we are talking about a product which is open to the public, the pricing makes it challenging for us to profit off of its marketing."

"The support could be better."

"The customization and dashboards have shortcomings and need to be improved to make the tool look more presentable."

"The configurations during initial setup could be improved. If they could be agentless, as in the case of the Ansible product, it would be better. I would like to be able to analyze the network bandwidth."

"The response time and quality need improvement. It takes too long to prove a problem and get a solution."

"It's great for VMware, but it would be good if they had third-party logins."

"If data migration occurs during a search, it alters performance, causing delays."

"VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool. Additionally, it is expensive, especially given the current economic conditions in Turkey."

"The solution isn't user-friendly for admins."

"I don't use the solution on a day to day basis, so I'm not sure what specifically can be improved."

"The monitoring landscape is getting bigger. When it comes to infrastructure monitoring, we need more visibility. VMware needs to integrate more related applications and third-party products. That would make it more appealing to an audience beyond the VMware team."

"The tool could benefit from improved filter settings and dashboarding."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"For a single instance, the price is around $4,000."

"We found the pricing to be quite affordable."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap, I rate the pricing an eight or nine."

"The license cost for any other monitoring tool is too high compared to this product."

"Pricing is good because it is part of the suite package. It comes in a bundle for us."

"The licensing cost for vRealize Log Insight is a little higher, so in terms of cost, it all depends upon what kind of environment you have. If you have a complete virtualized environment, or at least you're using a ninety-five percent virtualized environment, then vRealize Log Insight will play a very good role because it is a VMware component, so it has very tight integration with other VMware components and systems. This means you don't have to procure any other monitoring and management tool, and you don't need a separate automation tool. vRealize Log Insight will have an upper hand if your environment is purely virtualized on VMware. If you're using a mix of physical and virtual components, for example, a 50:50 ratio, then you need to have a third-party component to manage overall monitoring."

"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."

"I am not sure what the exact cost is. However, I believe the vRealize suite costs $2,500.00 per year."

"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."

"The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive."

"I think it is a reasonably priced product."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Nagios Log Server?

The initial setup of Nagios Log Server was easy and straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nagios Log Server?

My company pays around 500 to 1,000 USD per year toward the licensing cost of the solution. For support, we need to pay extra to Nagios. The solution's price is low. On a scale of one to ten, where...

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What needs improvement with Nagios Log Server?

The customization and dashboards have shortcomings and need to be improved to make the tool look more presentable. The reporting side of the product should allow users to have more customized reports.

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What do you like most about vRealize Log Insight?

The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?

The cost of using VMware Aria Operations for Logs was very high, around two to three million dollars, although the exact figure is uncertain. The price was proving to be too much, especially with t...

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What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?

VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool. Changing any telemetry requires creating a new template, such as changes to the VM disk size. Always having to create a new template ma...

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Overview

Nagios Enterprises delivers official products, services, and solutions for and around Nagios – the industry standard in enterprise-grade IT infrastructure monitoring. With millions of users worldwide, Nagios is the undisputed champion in the IT monitoring space. Our team of dedicated professionals works to ensure total customer satisfaction with all the services we provide. Our extensive network of partners helps extend Nagios services and solutions to new organizations and markets worldwide to meet a variety of business needs. Nagios Enterprises was founded in 2007 by Ethan Galstad. Ethan created what would later become known as Nagios in 1999, and currently serves as the President of Nagios Enterprises.

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Manage data at scale with centralized log management, deep operational visibility and intelligent analytics for troubleshooting and auditing across private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

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