SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs Splunk Cloud Platform comparison

The compared SolarWinds and Splunk solutions aren't in the same category. SolarWinds is ranked #25 in Log Management , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 1.5% mindshare in the category. Splunk is ranked #3 in DV , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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85% willing to recommend

Splunk Cloud Platform

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94% willing to recommend

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server and Splunk Cloud Platform 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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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Log Management (25th)

Splunk Cloud Platform

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Visualization (3rd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Systems Management solutions, they serve different purposes. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is designed for Log Management and holds a mindshare of 1.5%, down 1.9% compared to last year.
Splunk Cloud Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Data Visualization, holds 1.0% mindshare, up 0.4% since last year.

Log Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server	1.5%
Wazuh	9.4%
Splunk Enterprise Security	7.1%
Other	82.0%

Log Management

Data Visualization Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Splunk Cloud Platform	1.0%
Tableau Enterprise	11.3%
Qlik Sense	5.6%
Other	82.1%

Data Visualization

Featured Reviews

SJ6

Network Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

Valuable log segregation aids in auditing, but Windows integration needs enhancement

Our primary use case for Kiwi Syslog is for gathering logs necessary for auditing purposes I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity. This feature is…

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Job Asiimwe

Sr Manager at Continued

Needs better cybersecurity features but offers robust log ingestion

Splunk Cloud Platform needs improvement in its security offerings, specifically in cybersecurity. It has not kept pace with competitors over recent years, and integration with the Cisco ecosystem after Cisco's acquisition of Splunk has also been slow. The product should incorporate more readily available features, especially in security monitoring. The federated search feature is costly. Extracting meaningful insights beyond essential log data proves challenging due to the product's reliance on manual processes. Users must manually configure detections, develop logic for insights, and manage dashboards. While the product boasts numerous out-of-the-box capabilities, these often require extensive modification to align with specific user needs, limiting their practical applicability. Splunk Cloud Platform doesn't inherently provide visibility as a standalone product. It's a platform for building custom visibility solutions. We need to feed it data and then write logic to define what insights we want to extract. While pre-built solutions might be available in the marketplace, Splunk doesn't offer out-of-the-box visibility. If we know our requirements, we can utilize code and research to create custom dashboards, but it requires effort and expertise. The pre-built reports in Splunk Cloud Platform are generic and require manual adjustments to extract specific, granular information, which requires the user to be knowledgeable.

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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 most valuable features of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server include its ability to provide network mapping and deliver information to my customers about their networks through various methods."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs."

"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."

"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well."

"We are very happy with the stability of the solution."

"I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity."

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

"I appreciate that with Kiwi Syslog, we can segregate the logs based on the display, such as using different colors and fonts, which helps greatly in identifying logs by their severity."

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"Not having to manage Splunk Cloud's infrastructure is valuable."

"Everything is maintained by the Splunk support team. Users do not have to maintain any physical servers. They do not have to maintain indexes and searches. It reduces a lot of work on the user side."

"For my purposes, I like the ability to aggregate lots of data from different sources. I like being able to report for management and being able to get alerts on thresholds being out of sync."

"The most valuable feature is the SPL because without it we wouldn't be able to correlate and build our use cases and manage what we have for our data inside Splunk."

"There is definitely the ease of the infrastructure administration. It frees up a lot of time."

"It's made searching for data easier. Users like it. We're still in the migration process, but overall, it's a lot easier to use."

"Alerts are a huge benefit because we can customize them to each business unit's needs."

"We haven't had any limitations or problems connecting to our network devices."

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Cons

"SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers."

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly. This is a significant concern, as it led to losing a deal due to the inability to provide Windows logs effectively."

"SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."

"There is a need for an on-premises solution, which could lead to easier sales in larger markets."

"Technical support could definitely be better."

"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."

"I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release."

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."

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"The security connection should have a seamless integration. Other than that, the way we are using it, so far, it seems quite good."

"Splunk Cloud Platform should have better integrations with its suite of tools."

"The Splunk interface is on-premises, so we have limited access to Splunk Cloud. Splunk support is not so good on Splunk Cloud. The Splunk side of the Splunk Cloud should also be more customizable. Integrating Splunk UBA, Splunk Phantom, and Splunk Cloud is also a bit difficult."

"The only thing that is missing from Splunk Cloud is the command-line interface."

"Since I work on data collection from external sources and send them into Splunk, I miss its ability to collect that data through REST API applications."

"The dashboards should be easier to customize."

"It needs to mature; it's just getting established in the industry on a wider scale."

"Every time they launch new versions, we experience a few bugs. The most recent version had a couple of bugs in the databases. We contacted the vendor and got assistance solving these bugs, so the environment is more stable."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."

"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."

"The price is something that people complain about."

"It is a touchy subject because we are locked into it. That goes back to the rehydrating data. We cannot have the retention that we want to store for legal and compliance purposes because that is seven years' worth of data for some of the indexes, so we ship them off into S3 buckets and install them there, at which point they are invisible to Splunk, so we have to rehydrate them, but we cannot rehydrate those pockets into Splunk Cloud. We have to rehydrate them into a self-hosted version of Splunk, which can take days to set up and get going. I would not call Splunk's licensing and pricing predatory, but they have made it very difficult to maintain the independence of your own data."

"I do not know what that is anymore. I have not been involved with that for a couple of years, but I know we are paying a lot."

"The cost makes more sense for organizations that have a large amount of data ranges."

"It is not that expensive."

"I do not have much idea. We previously used 1 GB at the cost of $600. Both on-prem and cloud licenses have the same price. There is no difference. It did not impact the cost because the costs of the on-prem license and the cloud license are the same. We did not have any issues with that. Overall, its price is reasonable."

"Splunk is a bit more expensive than some solutions, but customers can derive more value from it due to the features it has."

"Splunk Cloud Platform's pricing is a little on the higher end."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	42

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

SolarWinds pricing is perceived as very high in the market, which can be a barrier for many customers.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly. This is a significant concern, as it led to losing a deal due to the inability to provide Windows logs effectively. It should be more user-fri...

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What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server?

Our primary use case for Kiwi Syslog is for gathering logs necessary for auditing purposes.

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What do you like most about Splunk Cloud Platform?

Splunk has sped up our response and reduced the time we spend manually monitoring any logs for ticketing tools or servers. It saves us around two hours daily.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk Cloud Platform?

If I were to rate the price for the product from 1 to 10, I would rate it nine.

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What needs improvement with Splunk Cloud Platform?

The disadvantage of Splunk Cloud Platform is that its integration process should be improved. The challenges I have encountered while integrating Splunk Cloud Platform include that integration is a...

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Also Known As

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Overview

A syslog server is a logging server that allows for the centralized collection of syslog messages, known as events, from a variety of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, in addition to servers running a variety of operating systems.

SolarWinds

Splunk Cloud Platform enhances operational efficiency with streamlined log management and real-time data analysis, offering customizable dashboards, seamless system integration, and a user-friendly interface that simplifies infrastructure management.

Splunk Cloud Platform stands out for its robust indexing and powerful search capabilities, delivering end-to-end visibility across environments. AI-driven security measures enhance cybersecurity intelligence, while its flexible log management reduces resolution times. The platform integrates effortlessly with diverse systems, supporting centralized log management, security monitoring, and application performance analysis. Users leverage its comprehensive analytics for troubleshooting, alerting, and visualization, optimizing costs and ensuring compliance with unified data sources.

What are the key features of Splunk Cloud Platform?

Customizable Dashboards: Personalized insights with adaptable visualizations.
Powerful Search Capabilities: Advanced search functions that simplify data retrieval.
Seamless Integration: Easily connects with various systems to consolidate data.
Quick Setup: Accelerated deployment process, reducing time to value.
AI-driven Security Measures: Advanced protection with automated threat detection.
Real-Time Data Analysis: Instant insights for timely decision-making.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes reduce workload.
Reduced Resolution Times: Faster issue identification and resolution.
Cost-Effectiveness: Optimize resources and reduce expenses.
End-to-End Visibility: Comprehensive understanding across environments.
Flexibility in Log Management: Adaptable to business needs with ease.

In many industries, Splunk Cloud Platform is implemented primarily for unified log management, cybersecurity initiatives, and application performance monitoring. Businesses utilize it to streamline IT operations, integrate data sources, and leverage insights for troubleshooting and strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance and optimized resource use.

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Holy Cross Energy, West Texas A&M University, Medium Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company

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