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VMware Aria Operations for Logs vs Wazuh comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

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
3.7
VMware Aria Operations for Logs boosts efficiency, reduces monitoring costs, offers free updates, and achieves faster ROI than other tools.
Sentiment score
3.7
Wazuh offers cost-effective security, reducing detection to an hour and response to two days, benefiting small businesses.
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
5.4
Customer service for VMware Aria Operations for Logs is knowledgeable but slow, with mixed experiences and costly, delayed support.
Sentiment score
3.5
Users generally praise Wazuh's support, highlighting strong customer service and useful community resources, despite occasional delays in response times.
While support staff is knowledgeable, getting access to specialists can be challenging when dealing with the limits of a product.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
Customer service and support have declined.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
I would rate them about nine out of ten in terms of support.
Service Delivery Manager at DXC Technology
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
7.7
VMware Aria Operations for Logs excels in scalability, facilitating easy integration and management for diverse enterprise environments.
Sentiment score
6.7
Wazuh is scalable and flexible, but deployment complexity and technical expertise are needed for handling large data sets.
Since payment is based on hardware, scalability impacts are managed more effectively than with other tools paid by data volume.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
Scalability can pretty much be achieved by increasing your licenses or once you reach the maximum, you can deploy one more VMware Aria Operations for Logs and then you can integrate them together.
Service Delivery Manager at DXC Technology
It's relatively easy to find individuals with the skills to work with VMware because it is a widely spread tool.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ 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
Scalability depends on the configuration and the infrastructure resources like compute and memory we allocate.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
VMware Aria Operations for Logs is highly stable, integrates well with Microsoft, and is highly rated for reliability.
Sentiment score
6.2
Wazuh is generally stable, though updates may cause issues; proper maintenance and installation minimize potential disruptions.
Managing a lot of data involves reliance on hardware and network performance, which are external factors that can affect stability.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
It has been very stable, and every time I needed it, it was available and working.
Infrastructure architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
VMware as a whole provides very stable tools.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
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

VMware Aria Operations faces challenges in pricing, integration, UI, processing speed, documentation, and vendor support, requiring enhancements.
Wazuh needs user interface improvements, scalability, integration, enhanced cloud security, better documentation, and reduced resource consumption for effectiveness.
It would be beneficial to have a roadmap for these dashboards to ensure consistent functionality.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
There is also dissatisfaction with Broadcom's broader attitude, which is prompting me to search for alternatives.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool.
Server, Virtualization and Data Storage Solutions Specialist at DE Bilişim Tek. A.Ş.
Machine learning is needed along with understanding user behavior and behavioral patterns.
Engineer Information Security at N-Able (Pvt) Ltd
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
I think Wazuh should improve by introducing AI functionalities, as it would be beneficial to see AI incorporated in the threat hunting and detection functionalities.
Security Consultant at ebenezer.okoh@agorasecurity.it
 

Setup Cost

VMware Aria Operations for Logs offers competitive pricing based on hardware usage, but experiences vary due to recent hikes and setup differences.
Wazuh is a cost-effective open-source platform with optional managed services and support, emphasizing affordability for enterprises.
Splunk, often paid by the terabytes, becomes expensive quickly if not managed carefully.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
The price has risen significantly, and for smaller customers, the cost can be up to ten times more than before.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
The license is perpetual and you do not have to pay monthly as it is a one time purchase.
Service Delivery Manager at DXC Technology
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

VMware Aria Operations for Logs is praised for integration, user-friendly interface, robust analysis, real-time alerts, and cost-saving features.
Wazuh offers cost-effective, flexible security solutions with features like SIEM, EDR, and compliance management for diverse environments.
This tool also provides greater insight when integrated with VMware infrastructure, making it more precise than other tools.
Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow
The most valuable features are log centralization and long-term retention for logs.
Infrastructure architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
A valuable feature of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is its ability to allow personalization of dashboards and requests.
Cloud Solution Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
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

VMware Aria Operations for ...
Ranking in Log Management
20th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Wazuh
Ranking in Log Management
2nd
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (3rd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.3%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wazuh is 4.8%, down from 14.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Log Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Wazuh4.8%
VMware Aria Operations for Logs1.3%
Other93.9%
Log Management
 

Featured Reviews

DineshKumar21 - PeerSpot reviewer
Service Delivery Manager at DXC Technology
Comprehensive monitoring has improved performance, capacity planning, and multi-source log analysis
VMware Aria Operations for Logs would be used to completely monitor the health of your environment. Second is to understand your existing capacity and forecast your capacity for the next year or so. Third would be on performance management, understanding how the environment is performing, and what has to be done to optimize it. We use VMware Aria Operations for Logs for these purposes. We also use VMware Aria Operations for Logs to monitor non-VMware components as well. VMware Aria Operations for Logs is now part of a bigger suite with several modules added. You have an option to collect logs from various sources and then you can do some sorts of analytics from it as well. All of this can be done with VMware Aria Operations for Logs.
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
11%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?
VMware Aria Operations for Logs does have device licenses. The license is perpetual and you do not have to pay monthly as it is a one time purchase. The only thing is if you are looking for support...
What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?
VMware periodically provides upgrades and updates to the product. They are also extending support to various third party hardware as well. I am not sure whether they have any ready made APIs for cl...
What is your primary use case for vRealize Log Insight?
We have been using this for the last five years.
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?
Regarding compliance, I find it not stable. I do not recommend it for that purpose. It can comply with Wazuh NCA, which we have here in Saudi Arabia. Wazuh NCA has many frameworks starting with ECC...
What is your primary use case for Wazuh?
I have been working with Wazuh for two years, and I can explain how I use Wazuh. I did not use Wazuh as a SIEM solution. I use Wazuh as a tool for services we provide. This service is called compro...
 

Also Known As

vRealize Log Insight
Wazuh All-In-One Deployment
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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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