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ArcSight Logger vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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.
Customer service and support have declined.
While support staff is knowledgeable, getting access to specialists can be challenging when dealing with the limits of a product.
I did not need technical support because I am a professional with VMware.
 

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.
It's relatively easy to find individuals with the skills to work with VMware because it is a widely spread tool.
 

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.
Its stability is rated one hundred percent according to best practices.
It has been very stable, and every time I needed it, it was available and working.
 

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.
VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool.
There is also dissatisfaction with Broadcom's broader attitude, which is prompting me to search for alternatives.
It would be beneficial to have a roadmap for these dashboards to ensure consistent functionality.
 

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.
The price has risen significantly, and for smaller customers, the cost can be up to ten times more than before.
VMware comes with a lot of packages, however, it remains too expensive.
 

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
The most valuable features are log centralization and long-term retention for logs.
This tool also provides greater insight when integrated with VMware infrastructure, making it more precise than other tools.
VMware Aria Operations for Logs is a very stable product.
 

Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Logger
Ranking in Log Management
24th
Average Rating
7.8
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
12th
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 July 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of ArcSight Logger is 0.7%, down from 1.1% 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

Nagendra Nekkala. - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable and stable solution that enables users to see all the event logs in one place
The technical support team is very slow. The support persons do not take prompt action. They take too much time to implement new changes. Even if we tell them that we are not able to get critical logs, they take almost three to four days to provide a resolution. The support is not good.
LarsChristensen - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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?
The solution has room for improvement. We're currently upgrading to the newer version, where they have something like Kafka, a hub for all solutions feeding information into Logger. However, I thin...
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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