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Splunk Cloud Platform vs Wazuh comparison

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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
Organizations using Splunk Cloud Platform experience improved efficiency, cost savings, and ROI, despite potential expense and learning challenges.
Sentiment score
3.3
Wazuh offers rapid threat response and cost-effective security, benefiting small businesses with significant savings and no proprietary costs.
We did not have a good experience with the Devo toolset, leading to efficiency gains from SOC tier one all the way to tier three in searches, reducing search time and fewer errors compared to Devo, resulting in great optimization.
Director at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Overall, our spend is about the same for much better capabilities.
Global Lead SIEM Engineer at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees
We have observed between five to seven percent of the overall enterprise-wide applications that were flagged for frequent analysis and necessary cleanup, which saved my SVCs and licenses, ultimately translating to significant cost savings for my organization.
Sr.software engineer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
I have seen value in security cost savings with Wazuh, as using proprietary EDR versions could save us substantial money.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
Users praise Splunk Cloud Platform support for responsiveness but note occasional delays and repetitive requests, valuing premium support.
Sentiment score
3.0
Wazuh offers valuable community forums and support, with a preference for cloud services despite occasional response time delays.
I feel that Splunk's documentation is highly maintained, regular updates seem to happen, and I don't have any suggestions for improvement as it is currently at its best.
Security Engineer at Payatu
However, as I mentioned, sometimes they might not have proper knowledge or sometimes they are not sufficiently technical.
Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems
The CSMs and account managers in the channel team are great, providing assistance not just with selling the product but also for implementation, deployment, and aftercare.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
They responded quickly, which was crucial as I was on a time constraint.
Cyber Security Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
We use the open-source version of Wazuh, which does not provide paid support.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
The documentation is good and provides clear instructions, though it's targeted at those with technical backgrounds.
Student at Dakota State University
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Splunk Cloud Platform is scalable and flexible, but licensing costs and complex environment adaptability sometimes pose challenges.
Sentiment score
6.4
Wazuh is seen as scalable, fitting small to medium businesses, with potential challenges in larger data and sectors.
If we have compliance requirements to just store logs, then Splunk Cloud Platform is not the right platform.
Consultant at Principal Financial Group
If you purchase something initially and later have increased requirements, they can scale up and scale down your environment.
Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems
Splunk Cloud Platform's scalability works well, especially for smaller businesses, but can present issues for larger enterprises facing stricter regulations and greater integration requirements.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
It can accommodate thousands of endpoints on one instance, and multiple instances can run for different clients.
Security Operations Center Analyst at mailbox.org
Currently, I don't see any limitations in terms of scalability as Wazuh can still connect many endpoints.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
This is because of the backend work the agent is collecting and processing, causing the laptop to slow down and the bandwidth to decrease.
Security Consultant at Payatu
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Users praise Splunk Cloud Platform for stability, handling large data volumes, and quick resolution of occasional performance issues.
Sentiment score
6.3
Wazuh is reliable for small to mid-level businesses, despite occasional bugs and maintenance challenges affecting stability.
Its stability is commendable, enabling easy visibility into logs, effective data ingestion, and successful operations with diverse integrations and third-party platforms.
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
This is usually improved by following best practices such as optimizing SPL queries, using the proper index, and managing data correctly.
Jr. Oracle Apex Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
I rate Splunk Cloud Platform a ten out of ten for stability and reliability.
Security Engineer at Payatu
The stability of Wazuh is strong, with no issues stemming from the solution itself.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
The stability of Wazuh is largely dependent on maintenance.
Security Operations Center Analyst at mailbox.org
The indexer frequently times out, requiring system restarts.
Cyber Security Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Splunk Cloud Platform needs improvement in customization, usability, cost management, and user support to enhance overall efficiency and accessibility.
Wazuh faces scalability and integration issues, needing enhanced security, AI features, and better support for large enterprises.
I know there are tutorials on the website, but I feel if they rolled out more free courses on such things that provide a link to a free course for beginner training, I feel people would be interested in it.
Data Security Intern at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
In terms of enhancement for Splunk Cloud Platform, I would say if we could create add-ons or if we get the capability to build add-ons directly through cloud, not talking about the add-on builder framework, but something editor-like where we will directly edit our conf files from any specific app or TA provided by Splunk Cloud Platform itself.
Splunk Engineer at a recruiting/HR firm with 11-50 employees
I would suggest going for Splunk Cloud Platform because AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are very expensive in comparison.
Soc Analyst at Softcell Technologies Limited
Machine learning is needed along with understanding user behavior and behavioral patterns.
Engineer Information Security at N-Able (Pvt) Ltd
If we had a correlation of logs where I could just search one unique ID and then the unique ID pulls every system in a time-wise manner, that would be a great improvement I would suggest.
Security Consultant at Payatu
The integration modules are insufficiently developed, necessitating the creation of custom integration solutions using tools like Logstash and PubSub.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
 

Setup Cost

Splunk Cloud Platform is costly but valuable, with complex licensing, additional premium feature costs, and available discounts.
Wazuh's open-source solution is cost-effective for enterprises, with cloud costs and scalability as key considerations.
Once you are in the partnership with Splunk Cloud Platform and with Cisco, you can have good discounts, you can make the deal and discuss, and they are willing to help you as a partner in finding the solution and finding your target.
Innovation Service Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
When it comes to the cost of Splunk Cloud Platform, I would rate it a five from one to ten, with one being cheap and ten being expensive.
Project Manager at Crest Data Systems
If you really need the SIEM solution, then it is very cost-effective for your company.
Angular developer at Flourish software
Wazuh is completely free of charge.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
I would definitely recommend Wazuh, especially considering Fortinet's licensing model which is confusing and overpriced in my opinion.
Engineer Information Security at N-Able (Pvt) Ltd
Totaling around two lakh Indian rupees per month.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
 

Valuable Features

Splunk Cloud Platform excels in analytics, real-time monitoring, scalability, security, and integration, enhancing efficiency and reducing maintenance burdens.
Wazuh offers open-source security solutions with cloud integration, exceptional logging, scalability, and compatibility with platforms like Azure and AWS.
The most valuable feature of Splunk Cloud Platform is its robustness and ability to ingest logs.
Sr Manager at Continued
The search capability utilizes the same compute assigned, and compared to on-premises, it is very efficient and fast because on-premises we had fixed compute assigned with limits set for searching per role or application.
Senior Software Engineer at WorldPay US
The platform's alerting mechanism is valuable, as there is software that makes alarms in case of attacks.
Chief Executive Officer at ENAD
Wazuh is a SIEM tool that is highly customizable and versatile.
Security Operations Center Analyst at mailbox.org
The system allows us to monitor endpoints effectively and collect security data that can be utilized across other platforms such as SOAR.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
With this open source tool, organizations can establish their own customized setup.
Cyber Security Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Splunk Cloud Platform
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.6
Number of Reviews
111
Ranking in other categories
Data Visualization (3rd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (3rd)
Wazuh
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (2nd), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Systems Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Splunk Cloud Platform is designed for Data Visualization and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, up 1.1% compared to last year.
Wazuh, on the other hand, focuses on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), holds 4.0% mindshare, down 11.1% since last year.
Data Visualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Splunk Cloud Platform1.1%
Tableau Enterprise9.3%
Qlik Sense4.7%
Other84.9%
Data Visualization
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Wazuh4.0%
Splunk Enterprise Security7.8%
IBM Security QRadar5.6%
Other82.6%
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2805510 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
Unified log analytics has transformed security monitoring and cuts breach detection to minutes
Splunk Cloud Platform has areas for improvement, including the fact that it is obviously an enterprise tool and can be expensive, which is the biggest complaint I have noted. Costs can rise due to high data ingestion and long retention periods, along with a complex licensing structure that makes pricing difficult to predict as usage grows, especially since more systems send logs. There are also performance concerns at scale where users have reported slower searches and expensive long-term storage needs, particularly in multi-terabyte environments. Additionally, operational complexity exists as enterprises still need to do data onboarding, create dashboards, handle retention policies, access control, and performance tuning. These are the three key areas of improvement I have identified.
RS
Engineer Information Security at N-Able (Pvt) Ltd
Has faced limitations in AI capabilities and pricing flexibility
Pricing-wise, Wazuh stands out, along with deployment flexibility and its documentation which is extremely good in comparison to Forti. The community support is also incredible. They have helped quite a bit because previously, we had a separate tool and management dashboard to do our compliance. With Wazuh, we receive that information without having to do anything extra. We just set up the SIEM and all of that information was automatically populated. The dashboards are very easy to understand and very quick with no lag or delay. I have experienced delays on Forti's dashboards, but not with Wazuh. Wazuh is quite good. In comparison to Forti, they are quite similar. They are very good at detection.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
13%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise79
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk Cloud Platform?
Splunk Cloud Platform is a Gartner leading product. Splunk is superior in comparison with any other SIEM.
What needs improvement with Splunk Cloud Platform?
There is always room for improvement. Splunk can improve because it is a very expensive product. Because of the cost, we do not have as many skilled resources for Splunk, which makes it very diffic...
What is your primary use case for Splunk Cloud Platform?
I was a consumer using Splunk Cloud Platform at that time. I have been familiar with Splunk Cloud Platform. I was a user of Splunk Cloud Platform and a customer also.
What do you like most about Wazuh?
Wazuh is its flexibility and open-source nature, which allows us to tailor threat detection and response across diverse client environments. Its integration capabilities with SOAR, cloud platforms,...
What needs improvement with Wazuh?
I expected one thing from the dashboard in Wazuh. In ManageEngine, when you use ManageEngine, you can assign a unique ID to all employees. Then with the unique ID, if you search any unique ID in th...
What is your primary use case for Wazuh?
Our organization is focusing on the integrity part for implementing Wazuh. We were checking solutions for File Integrity Monitoring systems that are available online. Wazuh caught my attention as a...
 

Also Known As

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Wazuh All-In-One Deployment
 

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