Log Management Tools

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ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

ADAudit Plus offers real-time monitoring, user and entity behaviour analytics, and change audit reports that helps users keep AD and IT infrastructure secure and compliant.Track all changes to Windows AD objects including users, groups, computers, GPOs, and OUs.Achieve hybrid AD…

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SolarWinds Papertrail

Austin based SolarWinds acquired log management tool Papertrail in April, 2015.

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New Relic

New Relic is a SaaS-based web and mobile application performance management provider for the cloud and the datacenter. They provide code-level diagnostics for dedicated infrastructures, the cloud, or hybrid environments and real time monitoring.

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LogicMonitor

LogicMonitor provides an agentless SaaS-based monitoring platform. LogicMonitor provides prebuilt integrations and an open API, and is designed to provide monitoring across networks, servers, applications, websites, and containers, including insights and reporting capabilities.

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LogicMonitor

LogicMonitor provides an agentless SaaS-based monitoring platform. LogicMonitor provides prebuilt integrations and an open API, and is designed to provide monitoring across networks, servers, applications, websites, and containers, including insights and reporting capabilities.

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New Relic

New Relic is a SaaS-based web and mobile application performance management provider for the cloud and the datacenter. They provide code-level diagnostics for dedicated infrastructures, the cloud, or hybrid environments and real time monitoring.

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Splunk Enterprise

Splunk is software for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated big data, via a web-style interface. It captures, indexes and correlates real-time data in a searchable repository from which it can generate graphs, reports, alerts, dashboards and visualizations.

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PRTG Network Monitor

PRTG Network Monitor is the flagship offering from German software company Paessler, for monitoring local and wide area networks (LANs & WANs), servers, websites, apps, and more.

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ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

ADAudit Plus offers real-time monitoring, user and entity behaviour analytics, and change audit reports that helps users keep AD and IT infrastructure secure and compliant.Track all changes to Windows AD objects including users, groups, computers, GPOs, and OUs.Achieve hybrid AD…

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SolarWinds Loggly

Loggly is a cloud-based log management service provider. It does not require the use of proprietary software agents to collect log data. The service uses open source technologies, including ElasticSearch, Apache Lucene 4 and Apache Kafka.

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Amazon CloudWatch

Amazon CloudWatch is a native AWS monitoring tool for AWS programs. It provides data collection and resource monitoring capabilities.

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Datadog

Datadog is a monitoring service for IT, Dev and Ops teams who write and run applications at scale, and want to turn the massive amounts of data produced by their apps, tools and services into actionable insight.

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LogRhythm NextGen SIEM Platform

The LogRhythm NextGen SIEM Platform, from LogRhythm in Boulder, Colorado, is security information and event management (SIEM) software which includes SOAR functionality via SmartResponse Automation Plugins (a RespondX feature), the DetectX security analytics module, and AnalytiX…

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SolarWinds Papertrail

Austin based SolarWinds acquired log management tool Papertrail in April, 2015.

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Splunk Cloud

A data platform service thats help users search, analyze, visualize and act on data. The service can go live in as little as two days, and with an IT backend managed by Splunk experts, users can focus on acting on data. Search any kind of data in real-time to detect and prevent issues…

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Sumo Logic

Sumo Logic is a log management offering from the San Francisco based company of the same name.

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Splunk Log Observer

Splunk's Log Observer reduce time troubleshooting. The live Tail allows SREs and developers to filter and watch critical logs without having to learn a query language.

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Graylog

Graylog, headquartered in Houston, offers their eponymous platform for centralized log management that helps users find meaning in data faster so as to take action immediately. Graylog is available via Enterprise and Cloud plans, but also has a Small Business Plan, and an Open (free)…

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Logz.io

Logz.io in Boston offers their enterprise-grade log analytics application, oriented towards providing data security and eliminating the need for capacity management.

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SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server

Solarwinds® Kiwi Syslog® Server is a syslog management tool for network and systems engineers. It receives syslog messages and SNMP traps from network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.), and Linux®/Unix® hosts. Users can filter and view these messages based on time, hostname,…

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Securonix Next-Generation SIEM

Securonix headquartered in Addison offers the Securonix Next-Generation SIEM deployment, combining log management as well as user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), for a complete SOC solution.

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LogPoint

LogPoint detects, analyzes and responds to threats within an organization’s data for faster security investigations. LogPoint is dedicated to helping overloaded security analysts work more efficiently with accelerated detection and response. LogPoint's SIEM solution with UEBA provides…

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Check Point Quantum Smart-1 Security Management

Check Point offers security management architecture delivered from the Cloud designed to manage security across on-premise Firewalls, Networks, Cloud, Mobile and IoT. The Smart-1 security management solution is available in cloud and appliance-based editions.

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FortiAnalyzer

As part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiAnalyzer provides security fabric analytics and automation to provide better detection and response against cyber risks.

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LogDNA

LogDNA headquartered in Mountain View offers their eponymous cloud log management or on-prem/self-hosted log management solution.

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Exabeam Fusion

Exabeam headquartered in San Mateo, Exabeam Fusion, a SIEM + XDR. The vendor states the modular Exabeam platform allows analysts to collect unlimited log data, use behavioral analytics to detect attacks, and automate incident response. The Exabeam platform can be deployed on-premise…

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Apache Log4j

Log4j is a Java-based logging utility from the Apache Foundation, available free and open source.

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Juniper Secure Analytics

Juniper Network Secure Analytics (JSA) is a network security management platform that facilitates the comparison of data from the broadest set of devices and network traffic. It combines log management, SIEM, and network behavior anomaly detection (NBAD), into a single integrated…

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Top 3 Log Data Management Tools (New Relic, Splunk Log Observer, LogicMonitor)
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In this video, the TrustRadius team is going to share with you some of the top log data management tools: New Relic, Splunk Log Observer, and LogicMonitor. These tools are great for enterprise log management.

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What are Log Management Tools?

Log management tools are products that centralize, analyze, visualize, and dispose of log data. Log management tools provide real-time alert management and dynamic performance monitoring to give organizations increased visibility and insight into the health, efficiency, and security of their systems. Log management software can also be used to clean, convert, or otherwise adjust log data.

Log management tools are useful because they allow users to keep thorough records of their data, system alerts, and asset performances, and access them from a consolidated platform. This is especially useful in network security applications, as log management tools can help identify and address potentially dangerous data events. Log management tools also offer visualization features that can create easy-to-read network maps and data usage graphs.

Log management tools share features with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software and Event Monitoring Software products, primarily regarding event and alert management. However, log management tools are distinct in that they offer comprehensive, automated features for log consolidation, cleaning, and storage.

Log Management Tools Features

The most common log management tools have the following features:

  • Automated log discovery and monitoring
  • Query language-based search
  • Aggregate logging
  • Log indexing and archiving
  • Automated field parsing
  • Server-side parsing
  • Trend-based alerting
  • Count-based alerting
  • Custom parameters and thresholds
  • Log retention and storage
  • Time-series metrics
  • Multi-log comparison
  • Event correlation mapping
  • APM tracing
  • Alert forwarding and push notifications
  • External program monitoring
  • Scheduled reporting
  • Automatic firewall detection
  • Syslog server support
  • Email and reporting templates
  • Data visualization tools
  • Server availability reporting
  • Redundancy and false-positive elimination
  • Audit tracking

Log Management Tools Comparison

When choosing the best log management tools for you, consider the following:

Scalability: If you plan to increase the size of your network and asset inventory, you’ll need a log management tool that can scale to your needs. Cloud-native log management software might be a good choice, since cloud tools are usually easier to scale as your network grows.

Log size and retention: The amount of log data you anticipate every day, as well as how long you intend to store logs, will be a vital consideration. It can affect software performance and pricing, which will be especially noticeable if you use the log management tool software for real-time data or if you experience traffic spikes. Each product handles these concerns differently, so vendors should be contacted for input on this matter.

Compliance management: If you are handling sensitive data or you need to meet privacy regulations, you’ll want a log management tool designed to help with auditing and compliance. Some tools allow you to store logs in both original and altered formats, with data masking features to obscure sensitive data without deleting it.

Data sources: Depending on the type of data you are working with and the subsequent logs you’ll need to manage, some products may suit your needs better than others. Fluentd, for example, offers support specifically to manage logs for sensors and Internet of Things devices. Datadog Log Management offers support for a wide variety of operating systems and software platforms, including Windows, Linux, iOS, UNIX, and Chrome OS.

Cloud or onsite deployment: If your network includes remote workers or off-premises devices, a cloud-deployed log management tool may be a better option for remote, omnipresent business asset monitoring. However, cloud-based services are dependent on server uptime and can be overwhelmed by ingestion spikes or heavy querying, especially at lower pricing tiers. For consistently heavy workloads, an onsite deployment might be a better choice.

Pricing Information

Many vendors of log management tools offer free plans with a limited amount of storage space or number of logs per day. There are also several free open-source options.

Paid products tend to have the following models:

  • Per GB per month, ranging between $1.50 and $10/GB/month at the lowest price tiers
  • Flat price per month, ranging between $30 and $90/month at the lowest price tiers
  • One-time purchase, ranging between $300 and $4000 for a perpetual license.

Many vendors offer free trials, demo periods, and custom pricing plans for their products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do log management tools do?

Log management tools store, analyze, clean, consolidate, and dispose of data logs and related assets.

What are the benefits of using log management tools?

Log management tools provide a wide range of record-keeping, archiving, and data cleaning features. Log management tools also help network security analysts by managing system alerts, tracking data usage, and mapping network and user access.

What are the best log management tools?

Popular log management tools include:

How much do log management tools cost?

Log management tools start at around $30 per month for monthly pricing tiers. Log management tools with a perpetual license can range from $300 to $4,000. There are free and open-source log management tools available.

Do I need a log management tool if I already have business intelligence software?

Log management tools have similar functions to BI software, but log management focuses on IT data and events. If you already have a business intelligence tool, log management software may still be necessary for analyzing IT data and avoiding data silos.