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SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs Splunk Cloud Platform comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (25th)
Splunk Cloud Platform
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.6
Number of Reviews
112
Ranking in other categories
Data Visualization (3rd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (3rd)
 

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 1.1%, down 1.6% compared to last year.
Splunk Cloud Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Data Visualization, holds 1.1% mindshare, down 1.1% since last year.
Log Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server1.1%
Splunk Enterprise Security7.1%
IBM Security QRadar4.5%
Other87.3%
Log Management
Data Visualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Splunk Cloud Platform1.1%
Tableau Enterprise9.5%
Qlik Sense4.7%
Other84.7%
Data Visualization
 

Featured Reviews

SJ
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…
reviewer2805510 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
Unified log analytics has transformed security monitoring and cuts breach detection to minutes
Splunk Cloud Platform has areas for improvement, including the fact that it is obviously an enterprise tool and can be expensive, which is the biggest complaint I have noted. Costs can rise due to high data ingestion and long retention periods, along with a complex licensing structure that makes pricing difficult to predict as usage grows, especially since more systems send logs. There are also performance concerns at scale where users have reported slower searches and expensive long-term storage needs, particularly in multi-terabyte environments. Additionally, operational complexity exists as enterprises still need to do data onboarding, create dashboards, handle retention policies, access control, and performance tuning. These are the three key areas of improvement I have identified.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"If anyone needs log management, we recommend SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server."
"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."
"We are very happy with the stability of the solution."
"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."
"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server ten out of ten."
"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."
"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."
"I definitely recommend this solution."
"The most valuable feature of Splunk Cloud Platform is the ability to correlate events together and combine the data into one event."
"The Cloud Platform interface is cleaner than Splunk Enterprise's monitoring console. You can easily understand what's happening with your indexes. It's more refined than Splunk Enterprise's console, but they have the same feel and function."
"It has simplified our cyber operations; it has helped us respond to threats and investigations much quicker than with our previous SIEM, is honestly less headache for me as an admin, and is much easier because a lot of people in the industry in cyber know Splunk already."
"Splunk Cloud Platform has positively impacted my organization by reducing the number of customers who are in longer outages because we are able to identify the problem sooner through Splunk Cloud Platform."
"Splunk Cloud's most valuable features are log aggregations, dashboarding, business management, reporting, and business controls. Additionally, it has awesome indexing and the solution is always improving"
"The data management and instant search features are the most valuable ones for us, as they allow us to instantly retrieve information needed for reports and security compliance."
"As a certified Splunk Architect, I consider Splunk the best solution when comparing it with competitors including Elastic, Sumo Logic, Datadog, and Microsoft."
"Splunk Cloud has helped us to be able to focus on getting more information out of our data."
 

Cons

"Technical support could definitely be better."
"I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs."
"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release."
"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."
"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."
"SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."
"SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers."
"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."
"The Splunk Cloud Platform deployment process could be improved to reduce the time required."
"Customization could be simplified."
"The queries and pulling out the exact reports is a little challenging."
"I have not come across anything that I would consider missing as such. If anything, sometimes we have dashboards that would not go into the dark mode. It is a minor issue, but it is the only thing that I wish was there. The dark mode would definitely help."
"In my opinion, there is room for improvement, as we used to raise multiple issues via the process, but they pick them up slowly, and the response times are not as prompt as we would like."
"The expensive nature of the product is an area of concern that needs to be considered for improvement."
"We have not seen benefits right away because we have just started to migrate to Splunk Cloud Platform."
"The main drawbacks of Splunk Cloud Platform include that while it removes the infrastructure management overhead, it has limitations such as volume growth becoming expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."
"The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."
"Splunk Cloud Platform fell within our budget so we pulled the trigger and implemented it."
"Splunk is a bit more expensive than some solutions, but customers can derive more value from it due to the features it has."
"The licensing costs depend on the state of your environment and the fees are paid on a monthly basis."
"The Splunk Cloud Platform is expensive."
"The cost of the Splunk Cloud Platform is high, and in addition to the standard licensing fee, we also have a premium support fee."
"Splunk Cloud Platform is more expensive than some of its competitors, but it offers a wider range of features."
"The licensing is based on the amount of data that we send to the cloud on a daily basis."
"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
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise80
 

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.
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...
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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk Cloud Platform?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been very good, as we did not face any issues. We're receiving all the needed support from the start.
What needs improvement with Splunk Cloud Platform?
More guardrails can be implemented, and workload management can be improved in Splunk Cloud Platform. Ad hoc searches are still being executed with index equal to star, which reveals opportunities ...
What is your primary use case for Splunk Cloud Platform?
Splunk Cloud Platform serves as our primary observability solution, focusing on monitoring logs, metrics, and traces for our systems. We primarily use Splunk Cloud Platform for log monitoring by se...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

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