Best SIEM Software · 2026
Exabeam New-Scale Platform vs 
Splunk Enterprise Security Exabeam New-Scale Platform vs Splunk Enterprise Security: on our data-weighted scoring, Splunk Enterprise Security edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.6/10). Exabeam New-Scale Platform starts at Custom quote and is best for security teams wanting AI/UEBA-driven SIEM, available cloud-native or self-hosted (LogRhythm SIEM); Splunk Enterprise Security starts at Custom quote and is best for large enterprises needing deep, mature SIEM with extensive integrations and log analytics. Choose Splunk Enterprise Security for the stronger overall track record; consider Exabeam New-Scale Platform if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Exabeam New-Scale Platform | Splunk Enterprise Security |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| User reviews | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Adoption | 3.1 | 6.2 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of trial | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Exabeam New-Scale Platform | Splunk Enterprise Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | quote | quote |
| Free trial / tier | — | 14 days |
| Best for | Security teams wanting AI/UEBA-driven SIEM, available cloud-native or self-hosted (LogRhythm SIEM) | Large enterprises needing deep, mature SIEM with extensive integrations and log analytics |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 (14) | 4.3/5 (222) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 8.1 |
You need security teams wanting ai/ueba-driven siem, available cloud-native or self-hosted (logrhythm siem).
You need large enterprises needing deep, mature siem with extensive integrations and log analytics.
Splunk Enterprise Security bills on a quote model from Custom quote (14 days trial), while Exabeam New-Scale Platform uses a quote model from Custom quote. Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Splunk Enterprise Security ships 7 headline capabilities (Industry-leading SPL search + analytics, Risk-based alerting + correlation, 2, 800+ integrations) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Exabeam New-Scale Platform ships 6 (Cloud-native + on-prem SIEM options, Behavioral analytics (UEBA), Exabeam Copilot (AI), Automated TDIR workflows), deploying Cloud + on-prem.
Splunk Enterprise Security holds 4.3/5 (~222 G2 reviews); Exabeam New-Scale Platform holds 4.6/5 (~14 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Splunk Enterprise Security edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.6/10). Pick Exabeam New-Scale Platform instead when security teams wanting ai/ueba-driven siem, available cloud-native or self-hosted (logrhythm siem). See Splunk Enterprise Security alternatives or Exabeam New-Scale Platform alternatives.
