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Google Chronicle Suite vs Sentinel comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
5.2
Users are still assessing ROI, finding potential value in cloud billing and comparing with DNIF for long-term impact.
Sentiment score
5.5
Sentinel boosts ROI by tracking user behavior and reducing security costs, with returns often seen within three years.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.9
Google Chronicle Suite's customer service is generally positive, but some users note delays; recent staffing improvements are acknowledged.
Sentiment score
5.8
Sentinel's customer service is highly rated for quick, effective support, though low-priority and backend support may vary.
We are a critical project for them at this moment, and they provide excellent service.
IT Security Engineer at Iberdrola S.A.
I have faced challenges with technical support from Sentinel, though Sentinel support is better than Google's, while Splunk support is also not that great.
Director at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
They are slow, and the initial responses often require more information rather than providing helpful solutions.
Google Cloud Security Tech Lead - EMEA at Devoteam Management Consulting
The customer support for Sentinel is very good; any tickets logged will be answered immediately within the given timeframe.
Senior Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Google Chronicle Suite is praised for scalability, handling large data volumes efficiently on Google infrastructure, suitable for diverse needs.
Sentiment score
7.8
Sentinel is highly scalable, integrating with devices and servers easily, though setup challenges exist due to skill gaps.
In the cloud-native space, the problem is that if you require additional devices, you might have to work on custom applications.
Director at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Google Chronicle Suite is very scalable, being a cloud-based solution.
IT Security Engineer at Iberdrola S.A.
I rate the scalability of Google Chronicle Suite as ten out of ten.
Google Cloud Security Tech Lead - EMEA at Devoteam Management Consulting
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Google Chronicle Suite is praised for reliability and stability, with minor issues in small POC environments but generally performs well.
Sentiment score
8.2
Sentinel is rated highly for stability, though Java RAM issues and network sensitivity sometimes affect its seamless 5,000 events/second performance.
I rate the stability of Google Chronicle Suite as a nine, as I have not encountered any stability issues.
Google Cloud Security Tech Lead - EMEA at Devoteam Management Consulting
 

Room For Improvement

Google Chronicle Suite requires user-friendly enhancements in dashboard, API integration, log management, alerting, and threat intelligence features.
Sentinel's unclear security, complex interfaces, and integration issues hinder user experience and compliance, demanding improved customization and dashboards.
The graphical user interface could be improved to enhance user experience.
Senior Solution Architect at Stichting Inlichtingenbureau
Customization is vital where users can customize the alerts, dashboard, or content as per their needs. This is more required in Google Chronicle Suite, allowing analysts or engineers to create according to the organization.
Director at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The UI is the primary challenge in need of improvement.
Google Cloud Security Tech Lead - EMEA at Devoteam Management Consulting
Price is always a consideration, so the price would be nice if it were lower.
Manager, Customer Success at Coltek Business Soltuions
 

Setup Cost

Google Chronicle offers flexible, competitive pricing but can become costly for larger businesses with additional platforms.
Sentinel offers flexible subscription pricing with discounts, yet costs align with competitors, suitable for enterprises but pricey for small businesses.
Compared to a SIEM like Microsoft Sentinel, it is much more affordable.
Team Lead, Security Operations Center at Secureops
It's neither expensive nor cheap, and I believe it is a justified price for the features offered.
Google Cloud Security Tech Lead - EMEA at Devoteam Management Consulting
I experience Chronicle as less expensive and less complicated than Azure.
Senior Solution Architect at Stichting Inlichtingenbureau
They nearly always bill it in dollars, so if it can be billed in our currency, that would be helpful and fixed in our currency.
Manager, Customer Success at Coltek Business Soltuions
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that while it is a little on the higher side, since it is part of a package for all Microsoft products, I feel it is a better choice comparatively than other SIEMs in the market.
Senior Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Google Chronicle Suite excels in threat response, seamless integration, automation, and cost-effective data management for audits and compliance.
Sentinel provides comprehensive threat detection and analysis with seamless Microsoft integration, offering real-time insights and scalable security solutions.
The AI infused into the platform helps in investigations and rule creation.
Google Cloud Security Tech Lead - EMEA at Devoteam Management Consulting
They also combine their source solution into one product, allowing for out-of-the-box playbook creation and incident response.
Senior Security Consultant at RiverSafe Limited
The unified data management simplifies onboarding logs and getting them into a usable format very quickly, with little manipulation needed from a security engineer.
Team Lead, Security Operations Center at Secureops
In terms of metrics showing how Sentinel has helped, as part of log filtering, we have reduced around thirty to thirty-five percent of false-positive incident creation.
Senior Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Sentinel's best features include that it's a very easy product to use.
Manager, Customer Success at Coltek Business Soltuions
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Chronicle Suite
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
19th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sentinel
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
16th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Google Chronicle Suite is 1.1%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sentinel is 2.7%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sentinel2.7%
Google Chronicle Suite1.1%
Other96.2%
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Viney Bhardwaj - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Has required significant customization but has supported threat pattern discovery and AI-driven analytics
The integration of Google Chronicle Suite with existing SIEM systems needs to be more mature, so some customization is required. With custom applications, it's quite difficult, and they need to work on this. The automated threat detection features in Google Chronicle Suite come with a lot of false positives and noise. They are new to the market and need to improve significantly. Customization is vital where users can customize the alerts, dashboard, or content as per their needs. This is more required in Google Chronicle Suite, allowing analysts or engineers to create according to the organization. They need to provide cheaper options for online versus offline log storage and improve retention and compression of the logs. Especially searching offline logs is a feature missing from most SIEM solutions nowadays.
Simon Johnston - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Customer Success at Coltek Business Soltuions
Simple antivirus solution integrates well but could improve pricing and currency options
I don't really have experience working with these solutions. I promote them for our clients, but I don't work with them. I can't share my experience with these tools as I make assumptions about that. For both Adlumin and CrowdStrike, both confirm that they're scalable and enterprise-ready and all those kinds of things. We haven't had any specific problem with either of those. We just have a preference for which one we would prefer. If somebody says they want to use a different one from the one that we prefer, then we have to find reasons why they aren't. But scalability is not one of the reasons that one is better over the other. I don't really have advice for people that are looking into using Sentinel; just do your research across what is available. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Sentinel a seven.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Retailer
5%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Chronicle Suite?
Our license is based on the size of the company with an all-you-can-eat model, considering storage capabilities per day. It's a flexible pay method.
What needs improvement with Google Chronicle Suite?
The integration of Google Chronicle Suite with existing SIEM systems needs to be more mature, so some customization is required. With custom applications, it's quite difficult, and they need to wor...
What is your primary use case for Google Chronicle Suite?
For nowadays, I'm mostly working with Microsoft Sentinel and Google Chronicle Suite. Splunk is very expensive and it has been acquired by Cisco, so Splunk is losing the market. Google Chronicle Sui...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetIQ Sentinel?
I don't have too many comments overall about pricing as we're in South Africa, so it makes more sense if it's billed in rand. They nearly always bill it in dollars, so if it can be billed in our cu...
What needs improvement with NetIQ Sentinel?
I'm not sure what the room for improvement is for Sentinel. It needs to stay current, and it does, so I suppose that's fine. I don't have a high demand for what it should do. Price is always a cons...
What is your primary use case for NetIQ Sentinel?
It's our go-to choice for antivirus. I use Sentinel a lot.
 

Also Known As

No data available
NetIQ Sentinel, Novell SIEM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Information Not Available
Faysal Bank, GaVI, Handelsbanken, ISC Mªnster, Lambeth Council, Swisscard, The Municipality of Siena, Tukes, University of Dayton, University of the Sunshine Coast
Find out what your peers are saying about Google Chronicle Suite vs. Sentinel and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.
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