SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

23rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

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 July 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 1.6%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.3%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Anas

Assistant Manager NOC and Infrastructure at NiFT

Shows login failures and server issues but search functions and filters could be improved

Kiwi Syslog shows login failures and server issues. I'm using version 9.8.1. It's deployed on-premises. There are four people in my organization who are using this solution. They're all infrastructure engineers The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels. It's…

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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

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

Pros

"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs."

"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 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."

"We are very happy with the stability of the 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."

"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server ten out of ten."

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"It allows us to gain a comprehensive overview of our infrastructure."

"One of the most valuable features of vRealize Log Insight is that it gives you a clear forecast about your existing machines, for example, how long your machines could be supported and how long the remaining capacity is to host your machines. This is one of the best options available within vRealize Log Insight. Another valuable feature of the solution is automation. My company deploys a lot of automation when required in a very, very short period, and in a very uniform manner, and even if the automation is being deployed for different processes and departments, it's pretty much the same across the environment, so vRealize Log Insight helps reduce a lot of ambiguities and helps my company manage operational efficiencies well."

"The setup and installation are very easy."

"Overall, I would recommend VMware Aria Operations for Logs because it is a good tool with many valuable features."

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

"The most valuable features are log centralization and long-term retention for logs."

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

"The ability to narrow into a specific time to filter heavy hitters and anomalies is extremely valuable."

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Cons

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

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

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

"Technical support could definitely be better."

"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 have email notifications for emergency logs."

"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."

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"Integration with other vendors is something that could be improved, they could add more vendors."

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

"In vRealize login files, we have limitations regarding log partitions."

"From an improvement perspective, the tool needs to be made more user-friendly."

"The solution is a very good tool, but it has a lot of limitations. One of the main issues is around how you define your retention policy, for instance, in Log Insight. It doesn't have it. You can't define a log retention policy. You also can't define the destination or location for your logs. All of the logs are in one index or one bucket."

"The tool does not provide a centralized pane for monitoring."

"The product's price falls on the higher end of the spectrum, making it an area of concern."

"The tool is expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

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

"I think it is a reasonably priced 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."

"The pricing has been updated recently."

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

"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."

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

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Top Industries

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Government

16%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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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 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.

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...

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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Also Known As

Kiwi Syslog Server

vRealize Log Insight

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.

SolarWinds

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.

VMware

Sample Customers

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

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

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs