Hey @jdprovine! · I'd say that it really depends on what you are looking to use it for, and how big of a budget you have. ·   · Splunk will likely always be my go to solution due to the number of integrations that are readily available for it. The downside is that depending on the amount of data you are trying to index it can get fairly expensive. The major benefit with Splunk however is that the sheer number of plugins and integrations available for it allows you to get useful data and insight without investing a top of time or learning Splunk SPL to build proper queries.  · Graylog is definitely my go to favorite lower-cost/free option. Graylog Enterprise will give you a supported instance, and the newer Graylog Illuminate option is pretty awesome and will integrate really well with your PAN equipment. If you don't have a budget to really work with, the free Graylog Open will give you a good SIEM solution that is well documented and has various integrations available for it without any cost outside of hardware.
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Spiceworks
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Top 10 SIEM Solutions in 2022 - Spiceworks
March 10, 2025 - If you are looking to invest in SIEM in 2022, here are some key features to look for: This is a foundational feature of SIEM. It must be able to aggregate event log data from across the enterprise perimeter, whether remote employees or internet of things (IoT) devices. Log data can be high in volume, so the solution must simplify its management. IT and information security managers should run queries to retrieve information to inform their decision-making. Some of the best ...
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Splunk
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Top 5 SIEM Trends to Watch in 2022 | Splunk
The Gartner Magic Quadrant (SIEM MQ) highlights this growing set of criteria for customers and vendors alike, covering everything from risk-based monitoring and response to cloud and app security to options in deployment architecture.
Discussions

Is Alienvault still a good SIEM product in 2022?
I’m trying to compare different SIEM products for my company. I narrowed it down to Alienvault and Sentinel. Alienvault seems be pretty good with all the flashy dashboards and Alienapps. Do you guys who use Alienvault think that it is a good siem? More on community.spiceworks.com
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What's a free SIEM tool that's compatible with Windows Server?
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SIEM OPEN SOURCE?
Seriously go look at the ELK Stack. For full open source it may be your best bet. Depending on what you are using you could potentially also scale up/use Security Onion. More on reddit.com
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1st SIEM to learn
Well I guess it is not about the tool it is about the idea of SIEMs. What it is capable and what not? Where are the borders? Tooling is cool, but SIEMs only work if you can use the data. I guess install any Tool, start collecting all your Logs and start digging for relevant informations, generalize them and build so a good platform of possible use-cases. More on reddit.com
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SC Media
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2022 SC Awards Finalists: Best SIEM Solution | SC Media
October 7, 2024 - By combining UEBA, SIEM, XDR, and SOAR into a scalable cloud-native architecture, Securonix provides acomplete, end-to-end security operations fabric for threat detection and response in modern environments — reducing noise, prioritizing high fidelity alerts, and limiting analyst complexity.
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Wizard Cyber
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Best SIEM Tools in 2022 | Wizard Cyber
July 18, 2022 - Acting as Microsoft’s answer to SIEM solutions, Microsoft Sentinel is a module within Microsoft Azure that fulfils two roles. As well as a SIEM, Sentinel also acts as a security orchestration automated response (SOAR) solution.
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UTMStack
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Best SIEM tools in 2022, according to their features and prices. – UTMStack | Open Source SIEM, SOAR and Compliance Solution
March 29, 2022 - The current section lists the best SIEM tools in 2022, comparing them according to the enterprises’ size that can contract them, OSs where they can be running, deployments, free trials, and prices.
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Smallbusinesscomputing
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Best SIEM Tools & Solutions for Small Business in 2022 | SBC
December 21, 2021 - Many users cite the licensing model as the biggest disadvantage of the platform. While Splunk is an ideal all-in-one solution for businesses with advanced needs, its capabilities come with a hefty price tag compared to other SIEM solutions.
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Gurucul
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A Smart SIEM for the Smarter SOC | AI Next-Gen SIEM
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Medium
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5 Best SIEM Tools To Use In 2023. Do you know about the best SIEM tools… | by Maryam Abbasi | Medium
September 9, 2023 - The Splunk Enterprise covers on-premises SOCs needs, while Splunk Cloud is the best fit for cloud or hybrid systems. This incredible software is scalable to infinite possibilities and effectively deals with big data.
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Microsoft
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Microsoft named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Information and Event Management | Microsoft Security Blog
June 19, 2025 - Microsoft Sentinel is a modern, cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) solution that collects security data from your entire organization. Using hundreds of connectors and AI to help SecOps teams prioritize the most important ...
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Expert Insights
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Top 11 SIEM Solutions
August 2, 2023 - Why We Picked Huntress: We picked Huntress Managed SIEM because it brings hands-off, 24/7 security monitoring for your team. Our analysis highlighted its ability to filter out noise.
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SIEMTune
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Best SIEM Tools 2025 | Expert Comparison & Reviews | SIEMTune | SIEM Optimization & Cybersecurity Engineering for U.S. Enterprises | SIEM
June 29, 2025 - Small Businesses: Choose ManageEngine Log360 or LogPoint for affordability and ease of use.Large Enterprises: Opt for Splunk, QRadar, or RSA NetWitness for scalability and compliance.Cloud-Focused: Azure Sentinel, Datadog, or Devo for multi-cloud ...
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Gartner
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Best Security Information and Event Management Reviews 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights
Find the top Security Information and Event Management Software with Gartner. Compare and filter by verified product reviews and choose the software that’s right for your organization.
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SentinelOne
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Top 10 SIEM Tools For 2025
October 7, 2025 - It has achieved record-breaking results in the MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK® Evaluation, with 100% protection, detection and highest analytic coverage with 108 detections and zero delay in the 2022 MITRE ATT&CK Engenuity evaluations, demonstrating ...
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Exabeam
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Best SIEM Solutions: Top 10 SIEM systems and How to Choose 2025 | Exabeam
June 4, 2025 - Understand SIEM core features and learn about the top 10 SIEM solutions including Exabeam, Splunk, LogRhythm and IBM QRadar.
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ManageEngine
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Top SIEM tools 2025: Evaluate and compare SIEM solutions | ManageEngine
Understand the critical capabilities of top SIEM tools and learn how to choose the right SIEM solution for your enterprise. Compare leading SIEM solutions—including ManageEngine Log360, Splunk, IBM QRadar, and more—on features, integration, ...
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Red Canary
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The top free and open source SIEM tools for 2025 | Red Canary
July 9, 2025 - Here are 10 noteworthy open-source and free SIEM—and SIEM-adjacent—tools available in 2025. Click to get the latest information.
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Hunters
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Top 10 SIEM Solutions in 2025
June 12, 2025 - But a new generation of SIEM platforms is emerging, built on automation, AI, and modern cloud-native architectures. This guide ranks the top 10 SIEM platforms of 2025 based on their ease of deployment, breadth of detections, and ability to streamline the security workflow.