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EventSentry File Monitoring vs OSSEC
Both stand on file integrity monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
EventSentry File Monitoring combines file-change tracking, alerting, and cross-computer status consolidation. Note that it does not currently identify who made a change, and its full edition is priced per Windows device.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
OSSEC covers log, file-integrity and rootkit monitoring, with alerting and active response options. The core editions are command-line managed; a console is listed for Atomic OSSEC editions.
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| EventSentry File Monitoring | OSSEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Atomic OSSEC: $55 per server a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | eventsentry.com | ossec.net |
| On file integrity monitoring software | #6 of 34 | #2 of 34 |
EventSentry File Monitoring: what it does well
- Tracks additions, removals, size, and checksum changes.
- Collects certificates and entropy.
- Consolidates monitored-file status across computers.
- Supports multiple notification and integration targets.
- Helps with PCI requirement 11.5.
What to know first
- Does not report who changed a file.
- Full edition is $85 per Windows device.
- Free edition has no SIEM capability or dashboards.
OSSEC: what it does well
- Free OSSEC plan with core rules
- Supports agent-based and agentless monitoring
- Central server manages policies across operating systems
- Atomic OSSEC SaaS has a 14-day trial
What to know first
- OSSEC and OSSEC+ use command-line management
- Free OSSEC has no dedicated support staff
- Atomic OSSEC costs $5 a month per device
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