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UTMStack vs Vigil

Both stand on siem software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

UTMStack

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

UTMStack brings log management, threat response, compliance, and additional security modules together. Account for the worker-node requirement when scaling beyond 500 data sources or devices.

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Vigil combines real-time Sigma detections, searchable event history and structured output in a self-hosted package. Its currently listed SIEM integrations are Wazuh and Elastic, while other named integrations are not yet available.

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The facts

	UTMStack	Vigil
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	UTMStack v11 Essential: $238.80 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	6	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	utmstack.com	vigil-siem.com
On siem software	#1 of 29	#2 of 29

UTMStack: what it does well

Combines SIEM and XDR capabilities.
Includes automated incident response and endpoint protection.
Lists controls or reports for seven compliance frameworks.
Supports multiple deployment approaches.
Alert deduplication, routing, enrichment, and suppression are listed.

What to know first

Deployments above 500 sources or devices need secondary worker nodes.
Essential costs $238.80 a month, billed monthly.
The v11 installation guide targets Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Vigil: what it does well

Free Open Source plan includes unlimited events.
Includes 41 Sigma rules across 10 tactics.
HQL searches event history with filters and timelines.
Destructive actions require explicit human approval.

What to know first

Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel integrations are coming soon.
Cloud plan is listed as coming soon.
Enterprise pricing requires contacting the provider.

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