Best SIEM Software · 2026
Exabeam New-Scale Platform vs 
Sumo Logic Exabeam New-Scale Platform vs Sumo Logic: on our data-weighted scoring, Sumo Logic 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); Sumo Logic starts at Free tier available and is best for cloud-native teams wanting log analytics + Cloud SIEM with a credit-based consumption model. Choose Sumo Logic 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 | Sumo Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| User reviews | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Adoption | 3.1 | 6.7 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Exabeam New-Scale Platform | Sumo Logic | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Free tier available |
| Pricing model | quote | quote |
| Free trial / tier | — | Free tier + 30 days |
| Best for | Security teams wanting AI/UEBA-driven SIEM, available cloud-native or self-hosted (LogRhythm SIEM) | Cloud-native teams wanting log analytics + Cloud SIEM with a credit-based consumption model |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 (14) | 4.3/5 (338) |
| 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 cloud-native teams wanting log analytics + cloud siem with a credit-based consumption model.
Sumo Logic bills on a quote model from Free tier available (free tier available), 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.
Sumo Logic ships 6 headline capabilities (Cloud-native log analytics, Cloud SIEM + Cloud SOAR, Credit-based flexible consumption, Real-time dashboards + alerting) and deploys Cloud. 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.
Sumo Logic holds 4.3/5 (~338 G2 reviews); Exabeam New-Scale Platform holds 4.6/5 (~14 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Sumo Logic 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 Sumo Logic alternatives or Exabeam New-Scale Platform alternatives.
