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Rapid7 InsightOps vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Rapid7 InsightOps
Ranking in Log Management
26th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware Aria Operations for ...
Ranking in Log Management
18th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of Rapid7 InsightOps is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.1%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Log Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
VMware Aria Operations for Logs1.1%
Rapid7 InsightOps0.8%
Other98.1%
Log Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1247523 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Sales Services Department at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Customization and automation streamline workflows for seamless operations
The features of Rapid7 InsightOps that I have found most valuable are the predefined policies and the use of correlation rules, which are very valuable because they eliminate the need to spend time creating those rules. This feature detects insider threats or compromised credentials by using user behavior analytics, which can collect other compromise indicators. It makes it easier to install and implement this solution because you can run it as normal behavior of users and then switch off to look for the anomalous behavior of any entities, such as laptops and others. In any violation or restricted behavior, the system will notify you that something unusual is occurring. The machine learning algorithms in Rapid7 InsightIDR for threat detection work quite effectively as part of the user entity behavior analytic model, allowing us to focus group normal typical behavior of users and then turn on the rule to spot any unexpected behavior. The automation features of Rapid7 InsightOps are quite satisfactory, as users appreciate these features, especially when integrating with the ticketing system. If something goes wrong, InsightOps will notify the ticketing system to create a ticket and assign it to the responsible person to handle the events found in the infrastructure. The customizable dashboards in Rapid7 InsightOps are quite valuable and interesting because SOC center operators spend most of their time investigating on those dashboards, making them easy to manage. Additionally, we can configure email reports for high-level talks, sending historical data without needing to look online, which is very convenient.
DineshKumar21 - PeerSpot reviewer
Service Delivery Manager at DXC Technology
Comprehensive monitoring has improved performance, capacity planning, and multi-source log analysis
VMware Aria Operations for Logs would be used to completely monitor the health of your environment. Second is to understand your existing capacity and forecast your capacity for the next year or so. Third would be on performance management, understanding how the environment is performing, and what has to be done to optimize it. We use VMware Aria Operations for Logs for these purposes. We also use VMware Aria Operations for Logs to monitor non-VMware components as well. VMware Aria Operations for Logs is now part of a bigger suite with several modules added. You have an option to collect logs from various sources and then you can do some sorts of analytics from it as well. All of this can be done with VMware Aria Operations for Logs.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The log aggregation and research capabilities are definitely what pays for itself."
"Integration of InsightOps with other tools, especially SIEM solutions, has generally improved operational efficiency."
"Easy to use and spend less time on setups/troubleshooting."
"We can save logs as plain text."
"The machine learning algorithms in Rapid7 InsightIDR for threat detection work quite effectively as part of the user entity behavior analytic model, allowing us to focus group normal typical behavior of users and then turn on the rule to spot any unexpected behavior."
"I use it as a security incident and event management system, and it has the ability to alert and track logs from different sources."
"The ability to browse logs from multiple sources at the same time really speeds up root cause analysis."
"The most valuable feature of Rapid7 InsightOps is the search functionality."
"We use the on-premises version of this solution for log analysis and to find details about certain issues."
"What I like is that you can have different storage locations for different applications."
"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."
"I like the interface."
"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."
"The setup costs can sometimes be a bit expensive but I think for the technology they are offering it's top of the mark."
"It allows us to gain a comprehensive overview of our infrastructure."
"VMware Aria Operations for Logs is a very stable product."
 

Cons

"There were some difficulties in product setup, but after those issues were resolved, there were no issues."
"There are a few things I would like to do with a few more complex queries which I am not able to do right now, because it is a SaaS solution."
"Since I used the beta, improvements are to be expected. The dashboard options could have been clearer, but I believe it is more a problem with the limited documentation available at the time."
"The solution takes a little bit of time when we load the website for the first time."
"The searching capability, or when you ask real time questions, is pretty decent but it's still not up to par with, say, Splunk."
"Improvement is needed in the dashboard of InsightOps, especially for less technical users."
"Rapid7 InsightOps could improve by making the search query better. There are times when the search query is broken and it does not find anything."
"The tool does not provide a centralized pane for monitoring."
"They should improve their web interface to make it more user-friendly."
"Paid or free does not matter, but it is complex to find good training material for vRealize Log Insight."
"The tool could benefit from improved filter settings and dashboarding."
"Integration with other vendors is something that could be improved, they could add more vendors."
"The solution isn't user-friendly for admins."
"The pricing of the solution could be improved."
"The dashboard needs to be improved because this is what I need to monitor my infrastructure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is cheap."
"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."
"The pricing has been updated recently."
"The license cost for any other monitoring tool is too high compared to this product."
"I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."
"I am not sure what the exact cost is. However, I believe the vRealize suite costs $2,500.00 per year."
"The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive."
"Pricing is good because it is part of the suite package. It comes in a bundle for us."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise13
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Rapid7 InsightOps?
In my opinion, there are no specific areas of Rapid7 InsightIDR that need improvement because all solutions in the SIEM market, including InsightOps and its competitors, are doing the same things b...
What is your primary use case for Rapid7 InsightOps?
The usual use cases for Rapid7 InsightOps that I work with are to meet standard requirements such as PCI DSS and ISO standards, collecting data and protecting event logs. Rapid7 InsightOps plays a ...
What advice do you have for others considering Rapid7 InsightOps?
The integration capabilities of Rapid7 InsightIDR with other security or IT management tools are quite simple. To integrate with another solution, you just need that solution to push system logs in...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?
VMware Aria Operations for Logs does have device licenses. The license is perpetual and you do not have to pay monthly as it is a one time purchase. The only thing is if you are looking for support...
What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?
VMware periodically provides upgrades and updates to the product. They are also extending support to various third party hardware as well. I am not sure whether they have any ready made APIs for cl...
What is your primary use case for vRealize Log Insight?
We have been using this for the last five years.
 

Also Known As

InsightOps, Logentries
vRealize Log Insight
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Trimble Navigation Limited
Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Medic Mobile, IBM, Seventy Seven Energy, Baystate Health, Osis, Oxford University, Columbia University, Siemens, Cardinal Health, Ashdod Port, Vasakronan, Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Derby
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