18.4
Wazuh combines XDR and SIEM to analyze security data from endpoints, clouds, and networks for threat detection, incident response, and compliance work.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
Best Security Information and Event Management in 2026
Security Information and Event Management tools collect and work with security logs and events. This page compares options by ingestion, retention, search, response, deployment and cloud log sources. Before choosing, check whether the product has an Android app for your phone or tablet. Compare its web, API, self-hosted, Windows, Linux or macOS access, plus pricing and any free plan or trial.
28.2
Blumira monitors workspaces across SIEM, EDR, ITDR, and cloud, then surfaces security cases for teams to address.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
37.9
UTMStack is an open-source unified threat management platform combining SIEM and XDR.
Open sourceWebAPILinux
- 4
Sumo Logic
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.6Free plan - 5
Microsoft Defender for Business
AndroidiOSAPImacOS7.5 - 6
Elastic Security
Elastic Security combines SIEM, XDR, endpoint security, and cloud security for detecting, preventing, and responding to cyber threats.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.1From $0.09 a month - 7
ManageEngine Log360
ManageEngine Log360 is a security information and event management (SIEM) platform that brings log management together with Active Directory…
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.8From $245 a year - 8
Google Cloud Secret Manager
Free planWeb6.5From $0.02 a month - 9
NetWitness Platform
NetWitness Platform is a threat detection, investigation, and response platform for complex IT and OT environments.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.5 - 10
Hunters
Hunters Next-Gen SIEM is a SOC platform for prioritizing, investigating, and responding to security alerts through AI and automation.
WebAPI6.4 - 11
SolarWinds Security Event Manager
SolarWinds Security Event Manager is an on-premise SIEM delivered as a virtual appliance for collecting, storing, analysing and reporting logs.
WebSelf-hostedWindows6.3From $1,789 a month - 12
Panther
Panther is an AI security operations platform for security teams that collects and standardizes security logs, detects threats, and supports alert…
WebAPISelf-hosted6.2 - 13
Splunk Enterprise
Splunk Enterprise is a self-hosted platform for collecting, searching, monitoring and analyzing data from across a data ecosystem.
Self-hosted6.2 - 145.7
- 15
Securonix UEBA
Securonix UEBA is web-based security software for enterprise teams looking to detect and investigate insider and advanced cyber threats.
Web5.7 - 16
Coralogix SIEM
Coralogix SIEM is a cloud-deployed security information and event management service accessed through the web.
Web5.5$0.42 usage-based - 175.5From $179.99 a year
- 18
IBM QRadar SIEM
LinuxSelf-hosted5.3 - 19
5.2From $18,000 a year - 20
5.2 - 215.1
- 22
FortiSIEM
Web5.0 - 235.0
- 24
4.9 - 254.9
Choosing well
Check deployment and device access
The listed deployment options include web, API and self-hosted setups, with Windows, Linux and macOS support represented. Match these choices to the systems your team can run.
If you plan to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, verify Android availability directly. A web option may be usable in a browser, but an Android app is a separate check.
Compare free access and starting prices
Free plans are available from products on this list, while other products use paid pricing or quote pricing on request. Trials also vary by product.
Published examples include Blumira from $12 per month with a 30-day trial, Coralogix SIEM from $0.42 with a 14-day trial, and Elastic Security from $0.09 with a 14-day trial.
Review ingestion and retention
Compare what log ingestion is included and how long logs are retained. These details affect how much data you can bring in and how far back you can investigate.
Check the cloud log sources supported by the product, especially if your events come from hosted services rather than a self-hosted system.
Check search and response tools
Search language can determine how you find events and build queries. Compare the search approach with the skills of the people who will use it.
Automated response is another comparison field. Confirm what response capability is included before choosing a product.
Check the code licence
Open-source code is available from products on this list. If you need to read or change the code, check the licence and the project’s deployment requirements before committing.
Questions people ask
Are free plans available?
Yes. Free plans are offered by products on this list, while other products are paid or use pricing on request.
Which products offer trials?
Trial periods vary. Published examples include Blumira with 30 days, Coralogix SIEM and Elastic Security with 14 days, and Google Cloud Secret Manager with 90 days.
Can I run a SIEM myself?
Self-hosted deployment is one of the platform options represented. Check the individual product’s deployment details and supported operating systems.
What should I compare for log data?
Compare included ingestion, log retention and cloud log sources. These fields show how a product handles incoming data and keeps it available for searches.