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Exabeam vs USM Anywhere comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 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
6.3
Exabeam Fusion SIEM enhances anomaly detection with machine learning, benefiting financial institutions with cost savings, though pricing is unclear.
Sentiment score
6.8
USM Anywhere enhances security, saves time and resources, reduces staffing needs, and meets compliance, offering financial and time benefits.
Exabeam offers more machine learning models that detect anomalies.
Analyst at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Customers see ROI as they save on staff and other resources.
Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Exabeam's support is praised for responsiveness and expertise but criticized for delays and inadequate regional assistance.
Sentiment score
8.0
USM Anywhere's customer service is generally praised for responsiveness but experiences occasional delays and inconsistent support information.
Their response time is slow compared to other technical support teams.
Lead Technical Engineer Security at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
I also had the chance to look at the documentation, and the documentation is good.
Solution Architect at CTC
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Exabeam is scalable and suitable for growing needs, despite some latency issues and varying user ratings from six to nine.
Sentiment score
7.5
USM Anywhere is scalable for small to medium businesses, but enterprise-scale deployments face data volume and speed challenges.
Regarding Exabeam's scalability and how well it adapts to its customers' needs, I would rate it an eight.
Solution Architect at CTC
USM Anywhere faces scalability issues because of a 60 TB limit.
Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Exabeam is stable and reliable, handling data well, though improvements are needed in patch application and scanning speed.
Sentiment score
7.2
USM Anywhere receives mixed stability reviews, with some users praising its reliability and others reporting issues during updates or large data handling.
These problems were not frequent, and the last six to eight months have been stable.
Lead Technical Engineer Security at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Overall, I think Exabeam's stability level is good.
Solution Architect at CTC
 

Room For Improvement

<p>Exabeam faces issues with integration, support, UI usability, documentation, performance, staffing, and MITRE ATT&amp;CK coverage, impacting overall efficiency.</p>
USM Anywhere needs improved performance, user interface, integration, and support, with better updates and less disruptive software changes.
Exabeam needs to improve its documentation and provide more customization for dashboards and case management.
Lead Technical Engineer Security at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Exabeam's integration capabilities are not good, as Exabeam has a very limited number of integrations and no out-of-box integration.
Solution Architect at CTC
I have explored the SaaS version; it offers many new features.
Analyst at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks.
Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited
 

Setup Cost

Exabeam offers a flexible and reasonably priced model with competitive annual licensing, considered more affordable than Palo Alto.
USM Anywhere offers scalable, affordable SIEM solutions ideal for SMBs, recommended for budget-conscious enterprises over costly competitors.
The pricing is amazing and really cheap.
Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited
 

Valuable Features

Exabeam stands out for its user-friendly interface, automation, integration with AWS, and powerful machine learning for threat detection.
USM Anywhere offers event correlation, vulnerability scanning, and centralized logging with customizable, user-friendly security monitoring for small teams.
The product offers useful features like the dashboard, timeline, and session views, which enhance our security tools.
Analyst at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Exabeam's UEBA is the most valuable feature that I have found so far.
Solution Architect at CTC
Exabeam's AI capabilities, like the natural language mode, convert natural language into Exabeam queries, enhancing ease of use.
Lead Technical Engineer Security at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The 365-day block query is a major feature.
Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited
 

Categories and Ranking

Exabeam
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
20th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (2nd), Security Incident Response (5th), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (12th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (12th), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (10th)
USM Anywhere
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
32nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
115
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (40th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (49th), Compliance Management (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Exabeam is 1.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of USM Anywhere is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Exabeam1.6%
USM Anywhere1.0%
Other97.4%
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

DH
Solution Architect at CTC
Improved threat detection has provided clear user risk insights and streamlined incident response
Exabeam's UEBA is the most valuable feature that I have found so far. Exabeam's UEBA displays the type of description that it could show in a console regarding one particular user, the rating that it shows, and how vulnerable the user is, which is very good. Exabeam's automation for incident response is very good. The machine learning capabilities of Exabeam are also good.
Kris Nawani - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited
Offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software
USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools The solution offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software, as it is maintained by the vendor. It helps in saving…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Performing Arts
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business64
Midsize Enterprise29
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

What are the biggest differences between Securonix UEBA, Exabeam, and IBM QRadar?
It mostly depends on your use-cases and environment. Exabeam and Securonix have a stronger UEBA feature set, friendlier GUI and are not licensed based on capacity (amount of logs and information in...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Exabeam Fusion SIEM?
I do not have much information about the pricing. However, I am aware that Exabeam is cheaper than Palo Alto based on discussions in meetings.
What needs improvement with Exabeam Fusion SIEM?
We use the on-prem Exabeam product and face limitations using the web UI and administration of custom models and rules. I have explored the SaaS version; it offers many new features. We are conside...
What do you like most about AT&T AlienVault USM?
The most valuable feature of the solution is the ease of deployment that it provides to users. The integrations that the product has with third-party applications are useful.
What needs improvement with AT&T AlienVault USM?
There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks. It is also limited when used with bigger products and has complex password requirements.
 

Also Known As

No data available
AT&T AlienVault USM, AlienVault, AlienVault USM, Alienvault Cybersecurity
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Hulu, ADP, Safeway, BBCN Bank
Abel & Cole, Bank of Ireland, Bluegrass Cellular, CareerBuilder, Claire's, Hays Medical Center, Hope International, McCurrach, McKinsey & Company, Party Delights, Pepco Holdings, Richland School District, Ricoh, SaveMart, Shake Shack, Steelcase, TaxAct, Taylor Morrison, Vonage and Zoom
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