Netwrix Auditor vs OpenText Enterprise Security Manager comparison

Netwrix Auditor vs. OpenText Enterprise Security Manager

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Categories and Ranking

Netwrix Auditor

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

27th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (11th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (16th), Active Directory Management (2nd)

OpenText Enterprise Securit...

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

21st

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Netwrix Auditor is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Enterprise Security Manager is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager	1.6%
Netwrix Auditor	0.7%
Other	97.7%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

RishiPandit

Lead - Technical Services at Impetus

Optimizing time and effort through comprehensive auditing features

Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed. All other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list; it is very broad and robust. The best features include flexibility to interact directly with MS-SQL. Real-time alerts help identify potential security threats. The ability to streamline audits with insights into configuration states is helpful, as the access reviews and audit reports are really insightful. This is a good tool. The search functionality is available, but comparative to other vendors, this is a bit slower. Reports are effective; the compliance reports and all the reports are very insightful. That is good.

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Namdev Magar

Senior Security Engineer at Valuepoint Systems

Interpreting data effectively despite challenges in integration and support

If someone lacks the budget for a new SIEM tool with advanced capabilities, I would recommend ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM). However, if they have the budget, I would suggest looking into other options. Overall, I would give ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) a rating of seven out of ten.

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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 the real-time monitoring."

"It maintains audit logs for the duration of time that you wish, as long as you have the storage capacity to do so."

"Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed; all other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list—it is very broad and robust."

"Netwrix provides features that no other solution on the market does."

"The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities."

"I have found user behavior analysis and the ability to run risk assessments important features. Additionally, the interface and online documentation are very good."

"What I find the most valuable about Netwrix Auditor is the way it shows risk. The reports are very clear."

"I am impressed with the tool's reporting feature and notifications."

"It is a robust product and has multiple valuable features."

"The most important feature is ArcSight's event correlation capabilities. It's powerful and easy. I also like the flex connector capability. It's easy to develop a new connector that isn't fully supported out of the box. For example, say you created a solution internally that's completely different, and it's not unsupported by the solution. You can write your own connector using the flex connector."

"It has absolutely improved the efficiency of our security team. We use it internally as well. It is such a powerful tool that our internal security team became a customer of our ArcSight managed service."

"The user interfaces are quite good and speedy."

"We do consulting and I get feedback from our clients that the product really helped them with compliance, especially with GDPR."

"There are many features that are good for clients who are looking for a good SIEM solution. They like the ease of creating a business that is effective and impressive."

"Once the rules are defined, it is capable of detecting minute changes in the systems, which are effectively based on the entries in the log."

"We utilize ArcSight ESM for real-time threat detection in our organization. We have custom rules that we've developed on top of the WAN services, along with scheduled licensing activities."

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Cons

"There is room for improvements when it comes to the licensing."

"The solution lacks self-service on password reset. It also needs to improve its scalability."

"I expect usability features to become more refined over time. I'm interested to see how it evolves and continues to improve."

"In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it appears, sometimes you have to close and open it, and sometimes it does not give a scroll bar to navigate."

"When there are issues I would like remediation to be in one place."

"The Linux compatibility of this solution could be improved."

"There is room for improvement with the introduction of AI functionality."

"An improvement would be if there was an another way to manage the logs besides email because it's not so practical."

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"The dashboard looks a bit cumbersome."

"Could benefit from a more modern interface."

"ArcSight ESM needs to improve performance, user interface, and automation."

"The customer experience could be improved."

"The API integration could be better, and I'd like to see more machine-learning capabilities in the future."

"The correlation engine effectively connects different events, significantly improving our detection reach. However, limitations exist with non-default alerts, where additional costs arise for integration."

"The first limitation is with the ArcSight Data Storage Manager (ADSM). ArcSight's total capacity is currently capped at 12 TB. This becomes an issue if a customer needs a longer real-time data retention period, such as exceeding 90 days or reaching a year or even ten months. Increasing the disk space beyond 12 TB is not currently possible."

"Administration of ArcSight is not an easy job. The admin needs to be well experienced in it to identify the root cause and fix it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license for this solution and we are on an annual license. The price is reasonable."

"The tool's price is fair."

"This solution is reasonably priced. I would rate it a nine out of ten."

"HPE ArcSight pricing might be more expensive than other SIEM solutions, but in my opinion it has powerful features and great flexibility in developing complex use cases."

"ArcSight ESM is an affordable solution, it cost approximately $200,000 for three years. This price was at a substantial discount."

"Pricing is good, I'd rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with ten being low price. It's better than Splunk and IBM QRadar because their pricing is based on EPS."

"Aggregation can help a lot in pushing down licensing costs."

"ArcSight can be a little bit expensive because of the area that we work in and the cost. Licensing is mostly on a yearly basis, not monthly."

"It's a good price, it's one of the cheaper solutions."

"The pricing model is expensive compared to open-source alternatives."

"Customers without a ton of resources to dedicate to deployment may be better served by a managed ArcSight service."

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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

Qradar vs. ArcSight

Continuing with the SIEM posts we have done at Infosecnirvana, this post is a Head to head comparison of the two Industry leading SIEM products in the market – HP ArcSight and IBM QRadar Both the products have consistently been in the Gartner Leaders Quadrant. Both HP and IBM took over niche SIEM…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	57

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Netwrix Auditor?

The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netwrix Auditor?

I don't know about the pricing of this, but it is good at this price point because our organization has purchased it, which means it was in budget. We usually do not buy expensive solutions, so the...

What needs improvement with Netwrix Auditor?

The areas of improvement include the front end, as the UI should be more intuitive and there should be fewer bugs. In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it a...

Which is the best SIEM tool for a mid-sized financial services firm: Arcsight or Securonix?

In my market, a lot of financial companies had or have an ArcSight installation. Just because in former times it was pretty good. Now a lot of them are looking for a more effective solution due to ...

What do you like most about ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)?

We utilize ArcSight ESM for real-time threat detection in our organization. We have custom rules that we've developed on top of the WAN services, along with scheduled licensing activities.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)?

ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) is very cheap compared to other tools. It is worth the investment if you are considering the cost.

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Also Known As

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Micro Focus ArcSight, HPE ArcSight, ArcSight

Overview

Netwrix Auditor is a security-focused solution that monitors IT environments by tracking changes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing visibility into user activities. It offers detailed auditing, real-time alerts, and robust reporting tools. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive features boost efficiency, productivity, and organizational growth.

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OpenText Enterprise Security Manager enables real-time threat detection through scalable and adaptable solutions, integrating seamlessly with multiple platforms for complex security scenarios across different environments.

OpenText Enterprise Security Manager offers extensive security monitoring capabilities, combining log analysis and incident management to enhance cybersecurity and compliance. Its powerful event correlation engine provides real-time alerts for rapid incident response. Users benefit from customizable dashboards and comprehensive log collection, making it a significant tool in the SIEM market. Flexible deployment options cater to both on-premises and cloud environments, supporting enterprises in managing IT infrastructure and threat detection efficiently.

What are the key features of OpenText Enterprise Security Manager?

Event Correlation Engine: Real-time threat detection with advanced correlation capabilities.
Scalability: Adapts to enterprise-level demands and complex security needs.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with multiple platforms and third-party tools.
Customizable Dashboards: Tailored views and active lists enhance user experience.
Advanced Alerting: Provides timely incident response and security alerts.

Why should users look for reviews when evaluating OpenText Enterprise Security Manager?

Timely Incident Responses: Fast alerting and action against threats.
User-Friendly Experience: Customizable dashboards simplify monitoring tasks.
Comprehensive Security Management: Integrated log management and threat detection across domains.
Adaptability and Scalability: Supports both on-premises and cloud deployments.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy, OpenText Enterprise Security Manager is implemented for monitoring critical systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory needs. Enterprises leverage its capabilities for forensic investigations and active threat management, serving as a central hub for cybersecurity operations across diverse IT infrastructures.

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Sample Customers

AT&T, SanDisk, Siemens, Verizon, Electrolux, Allianz, Societe Generale

Lake Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa, and Obrela.

Netwrix Auditor vs. OpenText Enterprise Security Manager