Wazuh
- Starting price
- $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents)
- Free trial
- Free tier + 14 days
- Deployment
- Cloud + self-host
- Best for
- Teams wanting a free, open-source SIEM/XDR they can self-host (or run as managed cloud)
Wazuh from Wazuh, Inc. is a siem tool — from $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents), rated 4.5/5 (~59 G2 reviews). Best for teams wanting a free, open-source SIEM/XDR they can self-host (or run as managed cloud).
- Editor's Choice
- Best Value
How Wazuh scores
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Wazuh vs the field
| Wazuh | Microsoft Sentinel | Splunk Enterprise Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents) | $4.3/GB ingested (PAYG, East US) | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | flat | per gb | quote |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 14 days | 31 days | 14 days |
| Best for | Teams wanting a free, open-source SIEM/XDR they can self-host (or run as managed cloud) | Microsoft-centric orgs wanting a cloud-native SIEM with deep Entra/Defender integration | Large enterprises needing deep, mature SIEM with extensive integrations and log analytics |
| Deployment | Cloud + self-host | Cloud | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.5/5 (59) | 4.4/5 (289) | 4.3/5 (222) |
| Capterra rating | — | — | — |
| Our score | 8.3 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
✓ Pros
- Zero licensing cost
- Unified SIEM + XDR
- Active community + frequent updates
✕ Cons
- Self-host carries real labor/infra TCO
- No native AI/UEBA
- Steeper setup than SaaS SIEMs
Key Wazuh features
- Open-source SIEM + XDR
- Log analysis + file integrity monitoring
- Vulnerability detection
- Regulatory compliance (PCI
- HIPAA)
- Managed cloud option
- No license cost / no lock-in
Wazuh at a glance
Wazuh from Wazuh, Inc. is a siem tool — from $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents), rated 4.5/5 (~59 G2 reviews). Best for teams wanting a free, open-source SIEM/XDR they can self-host (or run as managed cloud).
More on Wazuh
Wazuh from Wazuh, Inc. is a siem platform deploying Cloud + self-host. It is built for teams wanting a free, open-source siem/xdr they can self-host (or run as managed cloud). It holds 4.5/5 (~59 G2 reviews) and starts at $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents) on a flat model.
Key capabilities: Open-source SIEM + XDR, Log analysis + file integrity monitoring, Vulnerability detection, Regulatory compliance (PCI, HIPAA), Managed cloud option, No license cost / no lock-in.
Go deeper: pricing breakdown, full review, and the best Wazuh alternatives (top picks: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk Enterprise Security, Blumira).
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Wazuh cost?
- Wazuh starts at $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents). It's priced flat. See the pricing page for every plan and limit.
- Does Wazuh have a free trial or free version?
- Yes — Wazuh has a free tier plus a 14 days free trial.
- How is Wazuh deployed?
- Wazuh is available as Cloud + self-host.
- Who is Wazuh best for?
- Wazuh is best for Teams wanting a free, open-source SIEM/XDR they can self-host (or run as managed cloud).
- Is Wazuh any good?
- Wazuh holds 4.5/5 across 59 reviews and scores 8.3/10 on our data-weighted ranking.
- What are the best Wazuh alternatives?
- Top alternatives include Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk Enterprise Security, Blumira. See the full alternatives list for pricing and scores.
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