SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

SolarWinds and Broadcom are both solutions in the Log Management category. SolarWinds is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.5, while Broadcom is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.1. SolarWinds holds a 1.5% mindshare in Log Management, compared to Broadcom’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

VMware Aria Operations for Logs and SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server compete in the log management category. VMware Aria Operations for Logs holds an edge in analytics, while SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is preferred for simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

Features: VMware Aria Operations for Logs provides advanced analytics, alert management, and seamless integrations. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server focuses on straightforward operations, efficient log collection, and easy management features.

Room for Improvement: VMware Aria Operations for Logs could improve dashboards, usability, and user interface intuitiveness. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server can enhance scalability, provide more comprehensive documentation, and offer better integration capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Aria Operations for Logs is known for a streamlined deployment process and reliable customer support. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is praised for uncomplicated deployment, but support services could benefit from enhancements.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Aria Operations for Logs is often viewed as expensive with a high return on investment due to its features. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server appeals to those seeking cost-efficient solutions, providing significant value despite fewer features.

To learn more, read our detailed SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Ranking in Log Management

25th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

19th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

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 SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is 1.5%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.5%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
VMware Aria Operations for Logs	1.5%
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server	1.5%
Other	97.0%

Log Management

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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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reviewer2668767

Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Dashboard personalization enhances troubleshooting capabilities

A valuable feature of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is its ability to allow personalization of dashboards and requests. This personalization capability is crucial because it helps tailor the tool to specific needs. It also has many effective features for log analysis, making it a competent tool despite not having a comprehensive comparison with other tools.

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

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."

"Overall, I rate SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server ten out of ten."

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"The tool helps my company deal with security and log analysis, which are very important areas for us...It is a scalable solution."

"I like the interface."

"It gives the customer a quick overview, so they don't have to dig. There's a clear dashboard with many sensors in a single space. He gets a helicopter view of his environment, but he can investigate further if there are serious issues. It's pretty user-friendly."

"Overall, I would recommend VMware Aria Operations for Logs because it is a good tool with many valuable features."

"Log Insight correlates with the VMware product log. It can assemble the logs you want, making it easier to find the output, incident, or keyword you want to search."

"It allows us to gain a comprehensive overview of our infrastructure."

"We use the on-premises version of this solution for log analysis and to find details about certain issues."

"The root cause analysis feature is very valuable."

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Cons

"I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs."

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

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

"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."

"Technical support could definitely be better."

"The Windows log forwarder is not functioning properly."

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

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"I think that it should be able to integrate with other third-party backup and recovery solutions, more that it does now."

"They should improve their web interface to make it more user-friendly."

"It needs better integration with third-party analytics tools."

"Customer service and support have declined. Six months ago, I would have rated it as an eight or nine. Currently, it feels more like a four, five, or six."

"Documentation is lacking, including some guide as to how to use the expressions. It is not clear how to look for a log, for example. Some examples in the documentation might be helpful. I think that VMware had good documentation, but it's no longer hosted. The documentation is not as easy to understand as it was before."

"The solution is a very good tool, but it has a lot of limitations. One of the main issues is around how you define your retention policy, for instance, in Log Insight. It doesn't have it. You can't define a log retention policy. You also can't define the destination or location for your logs. All of the logs are in one index or one bucket."

"The dashboard needs to be improved because this is what I need to monitor my infrastructure."

"VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool. Additionally, it is expensive, especially given the current economic conditions in Turkey."

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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."

"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."

"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."

"The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive."

"Pricing is good because it is part of the suite package. It comes in a bundle for us."

"I am not sure what the exact cost is. However, I believe the vRealize suite costs $2,500.00 per year."

"The licensing cost for vRealize Log Insight is a little higher, so in terms of cost, it all depends upon what kind of environment you have. If you have a complete virtualized environment, or at least you're using a ninety-five percent virtualized environment, then vRealize Log Insight will play a very good role because it is a VMware component, so it has very tight integration with other VMware components and systems. This means you don't have to procure any other monitoring and management tool, and you don't need a separate automation tool. vRealize Log Insight will have an upper hand if your environment is purely virtualized on VMware. If you're using a mix of physical and virtual components, for example, a 50:50 ratio, then you need to have a third-party component to manage overall monitoring."

"The pricing has been updated recently."

"I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Government

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

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	7
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	12

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 vRealize Log Insight?

The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?

The cost of using VMware Aria Operations for Logs was very high, around two to three million dollars, although the exact figure is uncertain. The price was proving to be too much, especially with t...

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What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?

VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool. Changing any telemetry requires creating a new template, such as changes to the VM disk size. Always having to create a new template ma...

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Also Known As

Kiwi Syslog Server

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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.

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Manage data at scale with centralized log management, deep operational visibility and intelligent analytics for troubleshooting and auditing across private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

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Sample Customers

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

Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Medic Mobile, IBM, Seventy Seven Energy, Baystate Health, Osis, Oxford University, Columbia University, Siemens, Cardinal Health, Ashdod Port, Vasakronan, Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Derby

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