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SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs Splunk Cloud Platform comparison

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Categories and Ranking

SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Log Management (25th)
Splunk Cloud Platform
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.6
Number of Reviews
114
Ranking in other categories
Data Visualization (3rd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (3rd)
 

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 1.1%, down 1.6% compared to last year.
Splunk Cloud Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Data Visualization, holds 1.1% mindshare, down 1.1% since last year.
Log Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server1.1%
Splunk Enterprise Security7.1%
IBM Security QRadar4.5%
Other87.3%
Log Management
Data Visualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Splunk Cloud Platform1.1%
Tableau Enterprise9.5%
Qlik Sense4.7%
Other84.7%
Data Visualization
 

Featured Reviews

SJ
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…
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."
"I definitely recommend this solution."
"We are very happy with the stability of the solution."
"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well."
"If anyone needs log management, we recommend SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of Splunk Cloud is the quick setup."
"For monitoring, it is a very good cloud, and the platform's app ecosystem is very easy to use even in the initial starting phase, supporting responsibilities including real-time alert monitoring and event correlation."
"The log analysis features of Splunk Cloud have been the most valuable to me."
"Splunk Cloud Platform has been monumental in assisting us with our audit and compliance requirements, as we have been able to develop self-serving dashboards showing items such as Crown Jewels or PCI in-scope systems, allowing us to quickly see at a glance via these dashboards their coverage, such as EDRs in place, FIM enabled, vulnerability management picture, and so on, allowing us to quickly attest to our PCI assets following guidelines."
"The log search capabilities are very good."
"Previously when in our company, we had logs everywhere on multiple systems, it was a really big pain for me trying to find what I wanted. Now that it is all aggregated and centralized in one place with one interface, it is just a lot easier to get the information that I need."
"Splunk Cloud Platform has greatly improved my daily operations through enhanced integration with third-party tools."
"The solution is user friendly and has extensive uses."
 

Cons

"I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs."
"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."
"Technical support could definitely be better."
"There is a need for an on-premises solution, which could lead to easier sales in larger markets."
"SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."
"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard."
"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."
"There are a lot of functionalities that are missing for Splunk Cloud hosted on GCP but they are available on AWS. Adding more IPs to allow lists and many other functionalities are not supported on Splunk Cloud hosted on GCP. One good example is the ingest action which is not there in Splunk Cloud hosted on GCP. I wish they would add these missing features to the GCP platform."
"Pricing for Splunk Cloud Platform is on the higher side, but the setup is very much acceptable, and it is good that observability cloud will be available in a few months."
"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."
"Splunk support isn't so great. It takes a lot of time for them to respond."
"The queries and pulling out the exact reports is a little challenging."
"Splunk Cloud could improve by having pre-defined templates. It has very good design views, but there is no predefined template. You have to define your own. If they could add predefined templates for different use cases."
"However, I think its accuracy and reliability of output are not very good right now."
"The disadvantage of Splunk Cloud Platform is that its integration process should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."
"We subscribe and pay directly on the website."
"The certifications are costly."
"The licensing is based on the amount of data that we send to the cloud on a daily basis."
"The cost of using Splunk Cloud Platform is high, but the value it provides is worth the investment."
"Splunk is a bit more expensive than some solutions, but customers can derive more value from it due to the features it has."
"The cost makes more sense for organizations that have a large amount of data ranges."
"I am familiar with the pricing and licensing model a little bit. I am not sure about the particulars of the actual price that we have, but I do like the idea of going towards a more CPU-based approach rather than the ingest approach because it allows us the ability to ingest more data if we need it."
"There are additional features that you would need to purchase depending on your use case."
"It is not that expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise82
 

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.
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...
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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk Cloud Platform?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been very good, as we did not face any issues. We're receiving all the needed support from the start.
What needs improvement with Splunk Cloud Platform?
More guardrails can be implemented, and workload management can be improved in Splunk Cloud Platform. Ad hoc searches are still being executed with index equal to star, which reveals opportunities ...
What is your primary use case for Splunk Cloud Platform?
Splunk Cloud Platform serves as our primary observability solution, focusing on monitoring logs, metrics, and traces for our systems. We primarily use Splunk Cloud Platform for log monitoring by se...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

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