CrowdStrike Observability vs Security Onion comparison

CrowdStrike and Security Onion Solutions, LLC are both solutions in the Log Management category. CrowdStrike is ranked #23 with an average rating of 8.0, while Security Onion Solutions, LLC is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.5. CrowdStrike holds a 0.7% mindshare in Log Management, compared to Security Onion Solutions, LLC’s 3.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of CrowdStrike users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Security Onion Solutions, LLC users who would recommend it.

CrowdStrike Observability

Read 7 CrowdStrike Observability reviews

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100% willing to recommend

Security Onion

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6,889 Comparison Views

66% willing to recommend

CrowdStrike Observability

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between CrowdStrike Observability and Security Onion based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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CrowdStrike Observability vs. Security Onion

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Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Observability

Ranking in Log Management

23rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Security Onion

Ranking in Log Management

20th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Observability is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Security Onion is 3.7%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Security Onion	3.7%
CrowdStrike Observability	0.7%
Other	95.6%

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HectorRios

IT COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS at Américas BPS

Has provided reliable alerts and helped identify infrastructure issues through detailed reporting

The best features of CrowdStrike Observability include the way they show issues to the client or agent, and their data collection method is interesting because they use an agent-less approach in some cases, collecting data from infrastructure such as firewalls. Additionally, they have the agent, but the presentation in the management console is excellent as we have observability end-to-end with the servers and all the services configured in the use cases. The intelligent alerting feature is excellent and configured on our console, being highly effective as it detects real alerts and just warnings or real issues. Identifying performance bottlenecks is important because they collect numerous MD5 or hash keys including movements or playbooks. The way they organize that in the console is excellent, allowing you to have reports detecting issues, which not only includes detection but also provides solutions to those issues.

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Anish Bajracharya

Postgraduate at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

Provides good threat hunting by finding infected ports, but its initial setup is difficult

The most valuable feature of Security Onion for security monitoring is its ability to find infected ports. I have used the Squert tool within Security Onion the most for threat hunting The initial setup of the solution is a little bit difficult. I have been using Security Onion for one year.…

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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 features of CrowdStrike Observability include the way they show issues to the client or agent, and their data collection method is interesting because they use an agent-less approach in some cases, collecting data from infrastructure such as firewalls."

"The log aggregation and correlation of data are notable features that enhance our operations."

"CrowdStrike Observability offers strong predictive analytics capabilities, and the intelligent alerting system helps minimize noise and optimize IT resources effectively."

"The intelligence database provided by CrowdStrike is very impressive."

"The price is worth it."

"I find the most effective feature of CrowdStrike Observability to be its cloud vision and attack surface vision, which enhance network traffic analysis."

"In the logs and the trajectory, it shows detailed information about where the source of infection comes from, how it travels, and how to reach there."

"The intelligent alerting feature is excellent and configured on our console, being highly effective as it detects real alerts and just warnings or real issues."

More CrowdStrike Observability pros

"Security Onion is the most mature solution in the market."

"We use Security Onion for internal vulnerability assessment."

"The most valuable feature of Security Onion for security monitoring is its ability to find infected ports."

Cons

"Integration with Huawei should be more straightforward."

"We had some difficulties at the beginning, but at this moment they are improving, so probably in some months I will give them a ten."

"Integration with Huawei should be more straightforward."

"The customer service is not satisfactory for me. The support is only available in English, and my users in LATAM regions such as Peru and Colombia require local language support, which is not currently provided."

"The pricing is very high and small companies cannot afford it. They should reduce the price because the backend infrastructure is the same."

"Technical support received a rating of 4 out of 10."

"For reporting or log management, having a longer duration for backup without needing to purchase a paid subscription would be beneficial."

"For reporting or log management, having a longer duration for backup without needing to purchase a paid subscription would be beneficial. Currently, there is a default ninety-day backup period."

More CrowdStrike Observability cons

"The initial setup of the solution is a little bit difficult."

"Security Onion's user interface could be improved."

"The product is not easy to learn."

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available

"Security Onion is a free solution."

"It is an open-source solution."

"Security Onion is an open-source solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

University

12%

Government

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

No data available

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with CrowdStrike Observability?

The product at this moment is really good; CrowdStrike Observability is still working to improve it and they are including new features. At this time, I cannot provide an opinion about what else to...

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What is your primary use case for CrowdStrike Observability?

We are currently finishing the configuration of the solution, making the playbooks and configurations with the use cases. From CrowdStrike Observability, we use all the solution including XDR and a...

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What advice do you have for others considering CrowdStrike Observability?

We did not use Falcon Sandbox or Falcon Exposure Management. We are using a local partner and they have a marketplace, but we are working with a local partner from Google. We are just customers, no...

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What do you like most about Security Onion?

The most valuable feature of Security Onion for security monitoring is its ability to find infected ports.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Security Onion?

Security Onion is an open-source solution. On a scale from one to ten, where ten is expensive and one is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Security Onion?

The initial setup of the solution is a little bit difficult.

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Overview

Unify security, log management, and observability with the new CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale module, the next evolution of Humio, including the all-new managed Falcon Complete LogScale service.

CrowdStrike

Security Onion is an open-source Linux distribution for intrusion detection, network security monitoring, and log management. It offers comprehensive solutions for enterprises seeking to enhance their cybersecurity infrastructure.

Security Onion provides a full suite of tools to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats efficiently. As a robust and versatile distribution, it includes capabilities for real-time analysis, network visibility, and threat detection, making it indispensable for security operations centers. Users value this tool for its integration of open-source software with advanced analytics, affording professionals a detailed overview of network traffic and potential intrusions.

What are Security Onion’s most important features?

Intrusion Detection: Utilizes Suricata or Zeek for effective threat monitoring.
Network Security Monitoring: Offers powerful visualization tools for network analysis.
Log Management: Centralizes log collection and analysis.
Comprehensive Dashboards: Provides integrated dashboards for threat visibility.

What benefits or ROI should you look for in reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Reduced cybersecurity costs due to its open-source nature.
Improved Threat Detection: Enhanced ability to identify and respond to threats quickly.
Integration Capability: Seamless integration with existing security infrastructures.
Scalability: Support for scaling network security operations as needed.

Security Onion finds extensive application in industries such as finance, healthcare, and government sectors, where robust network monitoring is critical. Its ability to integrate with existing security tools makes it a preferred choice for organizations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

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