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UTMStack vs Wazuh
Both stand on security information and event management. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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Wazuh combines security monitoring with response capabilities and integrations for a range of environments. Its compliance mappings can support standards work, but they are not certification; paid plans begin at $571 a month.
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| UTMStack | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Small: $571 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | utmstack.com | wazuh.com |
| On security information and event management | #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.
Wazuh: what it does well
- Rules flag suspicious activity and policy violations in logs.
- File monitoring tracks changes to content and permissions.
- Vulnerability detection checks software against updated CVE databases.
- Monitors several major cloud services and GitHub.
- Self-hosted open-source plan is free.
What to know first
- Small plan starts at $571 a month.
- Compliance mappings do not certify compliance.
- Agents require an average of 35 MB of RAM.
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