Best SIEM Software · 2026
Exabeam New-Scale Platform vs 
Wazuh Exabeam New-Scale Platform vs Wazuh: on our data-weighted scoring, Wazuh edges ahead (8.3 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); Wazuh starts at $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents) and is best for teams wanting a free, open-source SIEM/XDR they can self-host (or run as managed cloud). Choose Wazuh 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 | Wazuh |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| User reviews | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 3.1 | 4.7 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of trial | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Exabeam New-Scale Platform | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents) |
| Pricing model | quote | flat |
| Free trial / tier | — | Free tier + 14 days |
| Best for | Security teams wanting AI/UEBA-driven SIEM, available cloud-native or self-hosted (LogRhythm SIEM) | Teams wanting a free, open-source SIEM/XDR they can self-host (or run as managed cloud) |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud + self-host |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 (14) | 4.5/5 (59) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 7.6 | 8.3 |
You need security teams wanting ai/ueba-driven siem, available cloud-native or self-hosted (logrhythm siem).
You need teams wanting a free, open-source siem/xdr they can self-host (or run as managed cloud).
Wazuh bills on a flat model from $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents) (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.
Wazuh ships 7 headline capabilities (Open-source SIEM + XDR, Log analysis + file integrity monitoring, Vulnerability detection, Regulatory compliance (PCI) and deploys Cloud + self-host. 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.
Wazuh holds 4.5/5 (~59 G2 reviews); Exabeam New-Scale Platform holds 4.6/5 (~14 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Wazuh edges ahead (8.3 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 Wazuh alternatives or Exabeam New-Scale Platform alternatives.
