Netwrix Auditor vs Sentinel comparison

Netwrix and OpenText are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. Netwrix is ranked #28 with an average rating of 9.5, while OpenText is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.5. Netwrix holds a 0.7% mindshare in SIEM, compared to OpenText’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Netwrix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

Netwrix Auditor

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100% willing to recommend

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82% willing to recommend

Netwrix Auditor

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Sentinel and Netwrix Auditor are prominent solutions for monitoring and auditing IT environments. Users seem to prefer Netwrix Auditor due to its comprehensive reporting features and ease of use, even though it is more expensive.

Features: Sentinel offers advanced threat detection, integration with multiple systems, and real-time threat intervention. Netwrix Auditor provides detailed reporting capabilities, user-friendly access to audit trails, and excellent compliance reporting.

Room for Improvement: Sentinel needs a more enhanced analytics dashboard, more granular alerting options, and better user-friendly analytics. Netwrix Auditor can improve the speed of report generation, integrate with more third-party applications, and offer faster performance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sentinel has a straightforward deployment process with reliable customer support. Netwrix Auditor is noted for its smooth deployment and excellent customer support, often considered faster and more responsive than Sentinel's.

Pricing and ROI: Sentinel is seen as cost-effective with reasonable setup costs and good ROI due to its security features. Netwrix Auditor has higher initial costs but provides a better ROI thanks to its powerful functionality and ease of use.

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Categories and Ranking

Netwrix Auditor

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

28th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

GRC (11th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (15th), Active Directory Management (3rd)

Sentinel

Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

17th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Netwrix Auditor is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sentinel is 3.1%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sentinel	3.1%
Netwrix Auditor	0.7%
Other	96.2%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

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RishiPandit

Lead - Technical Services at Impetus

Optimizing time and effort through comprehensive auditing features

Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed. All other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list; it is very broad and robust. The best features include flexibility to interact directly with MS-SQL. Real-time alerts help identify potential security threats. The ability to streamline audits with insights into configuration states is helpful, as the access reviews and audit reports are really insightful. This is a good tool. The search functionality is available, but comparative to other vendors, this is a bit slower. Reports are effective; the compliance reports and all the reports are very insightful. That is good.

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Simon Johnston

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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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Netwrix Auditor doesn't have many competitors at the level in which it is placed; all other companies provide auditing solutions but not up to the feature list—it is very broad and robust."

"What I find the most valuable about Netwrix Auditor is the way it shows risk. The reports are very clear."

"The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities."

"I have found user behavior analysis and the ability to run risk assessments important features. Additionally, the interface and online documentation are very good."

"The most valuable feature is the real-time monitoring."

"Netwrix provides features that no other solution on the market does."

"It maintains audit logs for the duration of time that you wish, as long as you have the storage capacity to do so."

"I am impressed with the tool's reporting feature and notifications."

"One of the most valuable features is the business intelligence engine. It's very important because it keeps track of everything that's happening and alerts us if something is different than expected. The first time I used it, I was shocked at how well it performed. Another valuable feature that I think makes this product worth the price you pay for it is that it connects to basically every system that provides some form of logging, and it's very easy to set up what triggers this."

"The solution lets us get all the logs properly and regularly monitor customer infrastructure."

"The solution's Kusto Query Language (KQL) execution time is pretty good."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it provides a central locking system for many event sources."

"We can do advanced hunting queries and modify SQL queries to get desired results based on the rules triggering over the console."

"The stability is phenomenal and we never had any issues with downtime or even had to restart."

"In my opinion, Sentinel's best features include that it's a very easy product to use, it's very simple, and the after-sale service is very good."

"The tool is simple to use."

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Cons

"There is room for improvements when it comes to the licensing."

"If you buy direct, there is a minimum of 150 licenses that must be procured. The price point and barrier of entry is a little bit higher than it would be if you purchased the solution from an authorized reseller partner, rather than buying it and managing yourself."

"I expect usability features to become more refined over time. I'm interested to see how it evolves and continues to improve."

"An improvement would be if there was an another way to manage the logs besides email because it's not so practical."

"The solution lacks self-service on password reset. It also needs to improve its scalability."

"In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it appears, sometimes you have to close and open it, and sometimes it does not give a scroll bar to navigate."

"The Linux compatibility of this solution could be improved."

"When there are issues I would like remediation to be in one place."

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"There is a need for more flexibility in customization, especially when working with different vendors and platforms."

"Creating a drag-and-drop dashboard or workbook in Sentinel is a little more complex compared to other tools like LogRhythm and IBM QRadar."

"This product's connection to certain types of cloud systems could be improved. We can do Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, but there are a lot of other things happening in the cloud that we do not connect well enough to. This product could be improved with better connection to cloud-based solutions."

"The solution does not allow outsourced authorizations."

"I would like to see a better reporting work structure on the dashboard."

"I rate Sentinel a six out of ten for scalability."

"Price is always a consideration, so the price would be nice if it were lower."

"It is an ancient product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is reasonably priced. I would rate it a nine out of ten."

"There is a license for this solution and we are on an annual license. The price is reasonable."

"The tool's price is fair."

"Sentinel's slightly on the expensive side."

"We inquired about getting support from the vendor, Micro Focus, but the cost was very high."

"Sentinel is a subscription-based solution."

"We receive a pricing discount because of our ongoing partnership with Micro Focus."

"Sentinel is moderately priced."

"The solution’s pricing is aligned with its competitors."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Netwrix Auditor?

The most valuable features of Netwrix Auditor are its affordability compared to similar products and its comprehensive monitoring of admin activities.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netwrix Auditor?

I don't know about the pricing of this, but it is good at this price point because our organization has purchased it, which means it was in budget. We usually do not buy expensive solutions, so the...

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What needs improvement with Netwrix Auditor?

The areas of improvement include the front end, as the UI should be more intuitive and there should be fewer bugs. In the UI, we have to adjust and resize our console many times, and sometimes it a...

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What do you like most about NetIQ Sentinel?

The solution lets us get all the logs properly and regularly monitor customer infrastructure.

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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...

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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...

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NetIQ Sentinel, Novell SIEM

Overview

Netwrix Auditor is a security-focused solution that monitors IT environments by tracking changes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing visibility into user activities. It offers detailed auditing, real-time alerts, and robust reporting tools. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive features boost efficiency, productivity, and organizational growth.

Netwrix

Sentinel is a full-featured Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution that simplifies the deployment, management and day-to-day use of SIEM, readily adapts to dynamic enterprise environments and delivers the true "actionable intelligence" security professionals need to quickly understand their threat posture and prioritize response.

OpenText

Sample Customers

AT&T, SanDisk, Siemens, Verizon, Electrolux, Allianz, Societe Generale

Faysal Bank, GaVI, Handelsbanken, ISC Mªnster, Lambeth Council, Swisscard, The Municipality of Siena, Tukes, University of Dayton, University of the Sunshine Coast

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