SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs Splunk Cloud Platform comparison

The compared SolarWinds and Splunk solutions aren't in the same category. SolarWinds is ranked #26 in Log Management , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 1.4% mindshare in the category. Splunk is ranked #3 in DV , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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85% willing to recommend

Splunk Cloud Platform

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95% willing to recommend

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server and Splunk Cloud Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Log Management (26th)

Splunk Cloud Platform

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

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. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is designed for Log Management and holds a mindshare of 1.4%, down 1.7% compared to last year.
Splunk Cloud Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Data Visualization, holds 1.0% mindshare, up 0.6% since last year.

Log Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server	1.4%
Wazuh	7.5%
Splunk Enterprise Security	6.8%
Other	84.3%

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Data Visualization Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Splunk Cloud Platform	1.0%
Tableau Enterprise	11.0%
Domo	5.7%
Other	82.3%

Data Visualization

Featured Reviews

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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Tejas Shah

Splunk Certified Architect at Data Elicit Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Unified data monitoring has enabled proactive alerts and predictive analysis for daily operations

I don't see any new requirements in terms of improvements for Splunk Cloud Platform at this time. Splunk's dashboarding, reporting, and visualizations are evolving at a larger scale with the new Splunk Dashboard Studio in place. There were some limitations with the classic dashboard where you had to be aware of different HTML, CSS, and custom JavaScript for better visualizations. That's being migrated towards Splunk Dashboard Studio, which is evolving at a great pace, providing similar functionalities. I have not faced any current challenges regarding Splunk Cloud Platform's limitations. I still think, however, that better configuration and customization options for workload management could be enhanced, but that applies to Splunk Enterprise as well. It's just my understanding and what I foresee, but I'm not sure if it will be a priority right now, as even without workload management, a lot can be done, and the product team might have a different roadmap.

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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

"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."

"I definitely recommend this solution."

"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."

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

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

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"Dashboarding has been very powerful. I work with a lot of different customers, so being able to tailor the data for different customers has been valuable. I am able to make visuals and have reports where they can self-serve."

"The most valuable feature of Splunk Cloud Platform is its robustness and ability to ingest logs."

"In my organization, Splunk Cloud Platform has improved the issue revolving around transactions."

"For my purposes, I like the ability to aggregate lots of data from different sources. I like being able to report for management and being able to get alerts on thresholds being out of sync."

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

"Alerts are a huge benefit because we can customize them to each business unit's needs."

"I have done health checks several times now, and those have been very valuable in getting more information about what is going on in my platform. There are also recommendations on what is going on in my environment."

"The most valuable feature is we don't have to deal with any back-end server maintenance because the solution is cloud-based."

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Cons

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

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

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

"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 a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."

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

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."

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"The pricing model makes the product costly."

"In my opinion, there isn't much to improve in Splunk Cloud Platform, but one suggestion would be to integrate AI or provide a more graphical query builder to reduce the learning curve for new users wanting to learn SPL."

"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."

"Customization could be simplified."

"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."

"Splunk Cloud Platform could improve in how quickly it reacts to users reporting issues."

"Splunk Cloud could improve by having pre-defined templates. It has very good design views, but there is no predefined template. You have to define your own. If they could add predefined templates for different use cases."

"In the case of knowledge objects, even a Splunk admin does not have access to delete them. If we want to remove a knowledge object, we need to contact Splunk support and raise a case. After that, they delete it. They should give us access to delete knowledge objects."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

"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 cost of using Splunk Cloud Platform is high, but the value it provides is worth the investment."

"The certifications are costly."

"I do not know what that is anymore. I have not been involved with that for a couple of years, but I know we are paying a lot."

"Splunk Cloud Platform is an expensive solution."

"The pricing model makes this an expensive solution."

"The pricing was negotiated through Trustwave and for our first contract in three years, we got a good deal."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Marketing Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	46

Questions from the Community

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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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?

We think that the price of the product is quite reasonable.

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What needs improvement with Splunk Cloud Platform?

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Overview

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

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