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ArcSight Logger vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

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
1.0
ArcSight Logger is valued for ease of use, aiding fraud investigation, and seen as cost-effective despite licensing costs.
Sentiment score
5.0
VMware Aria Operations for Logs boosts ROI with cost savings and efficiency, especially in virtualization-focused environments, within two years.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
ArcSight Logger support is generally helpful, but technical assistance quality varies, with community reliance and time zone issues noted.
Sentiment score
4.1
VMware Aria Operations for Logs users experience mixed support quality, with slow but effective escalation to skilled experts.
We provide pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation support.
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant IT/OT at EJADA
Customer service and support have declined.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
While support staff is knowledgeable, getting access to specialists can be challenging when dealing with the limits of a product.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
I did not need technical support because I am a professional with VMware.
Server, Virtualization and Data Storage Solutions Specialist at DE Bilişim Tek. A.Ş.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.2
ArcSight Logger offers scalable solutions for enterprises, though smaller setups may face performance and storage issues at high loads.
Sentiment score
8.5
VMware Aria Operations for Logs is highly scalable and integrates well, though licensing and space management affect scalability.
Since payment is based on hardware, scalability impacts are managed more effectively than with other tools paid by data volume.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
It's relatively easy to find individuals with the skills to work with VMware because it is a widely spread tool.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
ArcSight Logger is mostly stable and reliable but experiences occasional disruptions during DDoS attacks and major upgrades.
Sentiment score
7.1
VMware Aria Operations for Logs is stable, integrates with Microsoft, and is reliable, with minor issues resolved swiftly.
Managing a lot of data involves reliance on hardware and network performance, which are external factors that can affect stability.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
Its stability is rated one hundred percent according to best practices.
Server, Virtualization and Data Storage Solutions Specialist at DE Bilişim Tek. A.Ş.
It has been very stable, and every time I needed it, it was available and working.
Infrastructure architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

ArcSight Logger requires UI improvements, more connectors, enhanced analytics, better integration, indexing, scalability, and cost efficiency.
VMware Aria Operations for Logs needs better usability, integration, documentation, cost efficiency, stability, and enhanced filtering and dashboard features.
Splunk does much more than SIEM, including log analysis, user behavior analysis, threat intelligence, and customer behavior analysis.
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant IT/OT at EJADA
VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool.
Server, Virtualization and Data Storage Solutions Specialist at DE Bilişim Tek. A.Ş.
There is also dissatisfaction with Broadcom's broader attitude, which is prompting me to search for alternatives.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
It would be beneficial to have a roadmap for these dashboards to ensure consistent functionality.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
 

Setup Cost

ArcSight Logger is costly and complex, yet valued for capabilities and scalability despite competitive pricing and setup challenges.
VMware Aria Operations for Logs is cost-effective within bundles but pricey without, leading to mixed enterprise buyer opinions.
Splunk, often paid by the terabytes, becomes expensive quickly if not managed carefully.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
The price has risen significantly, and for smaller customers, the cost can be up to ten times more than before.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
VMware comes with a lot of packages, however, it remains too expensive.
Infrastructure architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

ArcSight Logger excels in scalability, performance, integration, and ease of use, providing powerful search and compliance features.
VMware Aria Operations for Logs optimizes infrastructure with dashboards, real-time notifications, and scalability, enhancing troubleshooting and cost efficiency.
ArcSight Logger installs on very minimal resources with very few requirements
Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant IT/OT at EJADA
The most valuable features are log centralization and long-term retention for logs.
Infrastructure architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
This tool also provides greater insight when integrated with VMware infrastructure, making it more precise than other tools.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
VMware Aria Operations for Logs is a very stable product.
Server, Virtualization and Data Storage Solutions Specialist at DE Bilişim Tek. A.Ş.
 

Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Logger
Ranking in Log Management
45th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware Aria Operations for ...
Ranking in Log Management
19th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of ArcSight Logger is 0.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.5%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Log Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
VMware Aria Operations for Logs1.5%
ArcSight Logger0.9%
Other97.6%
Log Management
 

Featured Reviews

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Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant IT/OT at EJADA
Compliance and cost-effectiveness have improved while critical infrastructure security adapts to evolving needs
ArcSight Logger fulfills compliance requirements and passes audit requirements. It is one of the Aramco standards requirements and is recommended by Aramco for any implementation. Aramco, SABIC, water companies, and electricity companies are critical infrastructure with air-gapped networks. In an air-gapped network, there is no communication going out from that network area to the outside world, even to the corporate network. ArcSight Logger is installed on minimal resources with minimal requirements. There are not many upgrades or new features that come up frequently, though they do occur occasionally.
reviewer2668767 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Dashboard personalization enhances troubleshooting capabilities
A valuable feature of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is its ability to allow personalization of dashboards and requests. This personalization capability is crucial because it helps tailor the tool to specific needs. It also has many effective features for log analysis, making it a competent tool despite not having a comprehensive comparison with other tools.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise16
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ArcSight Logger?
We have a trigger. So, Logger automatically blocks these IP addresses. We could have Logger put them on a blacklist.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ArcSight Logger?
The pricing isn't the problem. We have a lifetime license, so we don't pay a monthly fee.
What needs improvement with ArcSight Logger?
This decision is made by higher management as they don't want to have multiple solutions for one solution. ArcSight Logger themselves don't provide good support, but companies such as ours provide ...
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...
 

Also Known As

Micro Focus Arcsight Logger, HPE Arcsight Logger
vRealize Log Insight
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

China Merchants Bank, Bank AlJazira, Banca Intesa
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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