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ArcSight Intelligence vs Splunk User Behavior Analytics comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.9
ArcSight Intelligence boosts security and ROI by automating threat detection, reducing false positives, and streamlining workflows with advanced analytics.
Sentiment score
6.4
Splunk User Behavior Analytics boosts productivity and savings, though ROI varies with implementation; users report improved incident resolution.
The solution can save costs by improving incident resolution times and reducing security incident costs.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
ArcSight Intelligence has slow but capable customer support, with mixed user satisfaction regarding problem resolution and feedback sufficiency.
Sentiment score
6.8
Splunk User Behavior Analytics offers reliable customer support, although geographic limitations may require some users to utilize online forums.
Mission-critical offering a dedicated team, proactive monitoring, and fast resolution.
Splunk's technical support is amazing.
I would rate the support at eight, meaning there's some room for improvement.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.3
ArcSight Intelligence is scalable but complex, with user ratings ranging from moderately to highly, influenced by partner support.
Sentiment score
7.5
Splunk User Behavior Analytics offers scalable and versatile solutions for enterprises, adaptable to both on-premise and cloud environments.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics is highly scalable, designed for enterprise scalability, allowing expansion of data ingestion, indexing, and search capabilities as log volumes grow.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
ArcSight Intelligence is highly rated for stability and consistent performance, with users giving it a nine out of ten.
Sentiment score
8.2
Splunk User Behavior Analytics is praised for stability, ease of use, and reliable performance, despite minor long-term data issues.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics is a one hundred percent stable solution.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics is highly stable and reliable, even in large-scale enterprise environments with high log injection rates.
Sometimes issues occur when handling long-term data.
 

Room For Improvement

ArcSight Intelligence requires frequent updates, improved usability, better speed, enhanced scalability, lower pricing, and higher ranking compared to QRadar and Splunk.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics needs improved integration, automation, affordability, a better interface, and enhanced features for optimal user satisfaction.
High data ingestion costs can be an issue, especially for large enterprises, as Splunk charges based on the amount of data processed.
I encountered several issues while trying to create solutions for this advanced version, which seem unrelated to query or data issues.
Advanced reporting could see enhancements as there are some issues with latency.
 

Setup Cost

ArcSight Intelligence is costly, suited for enterprises, and offers various licensing options with extra charges for new features.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics pricing is complex, influenced by data usage, licensing, and features, causing budgeting challenges.
The pricing is based on the amount of data processed, and it is considered a high-level investment for enterprises.
Comparing with the competitors, it's a bit expensive.
 

Valuable Features

ArcSight Intelligence offers a powerful log correlation engine, customizable alerts, seamless dashboard, user-friendly interface, and easy rule creation.
Splunk User Behavior Analytics provides efficient data analysis, threat detection, and seamless integration, enhancing security with advanced analytics and automation.
I also utilize it for anomaly detection and behavior analysis, particularly using Splunk's machine learning environment.
It correlates all the historical data, compares the upcoming behavior with what's already stored in the platform, and reduces false positives.
It is highly scalable and stable, even in large-scale enterprise environments.
 

Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Intelligence
Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (40th)
Splunk User Behavior Analytics
Ranking in User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) category, the mindshare of ArcSight Intelligence is 1.3%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk User Behavior Analytics is 9.5%, down from 11.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
 

Featured Reviews

Pravir KumarSinha - PeerSpot reviewer
Has essential threat detection capabilities, but the features for intelligence need enhancement
We integrated this tool with our security infrastructure. We installed it on a Linux server, where we have a Logger and ESM installed. With the Linux server as the hub, we manage all the configurations and rules, including those for email triggers. The logs are routed through a connector to the Logger, allowing us to monitor our infrastructure effectively. The platform helps us improve threat detection capabilities. I recommend it to others and rate it a seven out of ten.
Subhayu Chakraborty - PeerSpot reviewer
Automatic reports streamline tasks and offers easy report gathering
The dashboard part could be improved. While using it, I noticed two options: Classic, which is adequate yet only in black and white, and another one that is more advanced or smart, though I forgot the exact term. I encountered several issues while trying to create solutions for this advanced version, which seem unrelated to query or data issues.
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Comparison Review

it_user186927 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 16, 2015
Cybereason vs. Interset vs. SQRRL
Capture DB - they all use NoSQL db and hence solve the ad hoc query and 'go back in time' problem with current best of breed SIEM and DLP solutions that rely on real time analysis of incoming logs (and don't store them). This means deeper and quicker iterative threat analysis and assessment…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
21%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ArcSight Interset / Intelligence?
The platform helps us improve threat detection capabilities.
What needs improvement with ArcSight Interset / Intelligence?
The product could be improved in several areas; it currently requires significant enhancement. Compared to QRadar and Splunk, ArcSight Intelligence falls behind, placing it as the third choice amon...
What do you like most about Splunk User Behavior Analytics?
The solution's most valuable feature is Splunk queries, which allow us to query the logs and analyze the attack vectors.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk User Behavior Analytics?
Splunk is up to the mark in terms of pricing. However, I cannot provide specific comments on the pricing at the moment.
What needs improvement with Splunk User Behavior Analytics?
The dashboard part could be improved. While using it, I noticed two options: Classic, which is adequate yet only in black and white, and another one that is more advanced or smart, though I forgot ...
 

Also Known As

ArcSight Interset / Intelligence, FileTrek, Interset UEBA, Micro Focus Interset UEBA, Micro Focus Interset, ArcSight Interset
Caspida, Splunk UBA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Accuvant, Splunk Inc., NuTech, Box, rSolutions, Voodoo Technology Limited
8 Securities, AAA Western, AdvancedMD, Amaya, Cerner Corporation, CJ O Shopping, CloudShare, Crossroads Foundation, 7-Eleven Indonesia
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