Compare Amazon CloudWatch and Sumo Logic

At a Glance
Amazon CloudWatch
Amazon CloudWatch
Star Rating
(393)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon CloudWatch
Sumo Logic
Sumo Logic
Star Rating
(387)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Sumo Logic
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Sumo Logic excels in its ability to ingest logs from multiple sources and environments, including AWS, Kubernetes, and various SaaS services. This robust capability is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to consolidate their monitoring efforts across diverse platforms.
  • Users say that Amazon CloudWatch offers excellent integration with all AWS products, making it a highly versatile tool for those already embedded in the AWS ecosystem. Reviewers appreciate the seamless connection to services like EC2 and Lambda, which enhances their ability to manage server performance and log data effectively.
  • According to verified reviews, Sumo Logic stands out for its deep error logging and real-time tracing features. Users highlight its effectiveness in proactively identifying security threats and issues before they escalate, positioning it as a strong first line of defense for monitoring.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon CloudWatch provides a user-friendly experience with its SQL-like search capabilities, allowing for efficient log querying and dashboard creation. This feature is particularly praised for enabling quick views and debugging, which can save time during critical incidents.
  • G2 reviewers indicate that while Sumo Logic has a slightly higher rating for quality of support, Amazon CloudWatch is not far behind. Users appreciate the support from both platforms, but Sumo Logic's support is often highlighted as being particularly responsive and helpful in addressing complex issues.
  • Users report that Sumo Logic has a slight edge in terms of overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher ratings for product direction and reporting capabilities. Reviewers commend its robust data evaluation features, which help organizations make informed decisions based on comprehensive insights.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon CloudWatch
No pricing available
Sumo Logic
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon CloudWatch
No trial information available
Sumo Logic
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
302
8.8
336
Ease of Use
8.1
302
8.2
342
Ease of Setup
8.5
160
8.2
175
Ease of Admin
8.5
148
8.4
115
Quality of Support
8.3
277
8.5
282
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
140
8.8
112
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
292
8.8
332
Features by Category
8.2
74
Not enough data
Operations
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
7.5
40
Not enough data
8.6
56
Not enough data
Cost Optimization
8.5
42
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
8.0
44
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
56
Not enough data
7.9
59
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Infrastructure MonitoringHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.2
49
8.7
45
Monitoring
9.0
43
8.9
39
8.6
41
8.7
36
8.2
39
8.8
38
8.7
42
8.8
38
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
38
8.4
38
7.2
29
8.3
34
7.9
34
8.2
34
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.1
36
8.8
38
8.0
38
9.0
40
8.1
31
8.6
33
Agentic AI - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Automation - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
69
Visibility
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.3
61
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
7.5
61
Not enough data
7.7
60
Not enough data
8.4
63
Agentic AI - Log Monitoring
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.3
8
Cloud Security Monitoring and AnalyticsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.7
26
Activity Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.8
19
Security
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.8
16
Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
61
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.3
55
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
48
|
Verified
Analysis
Not enough data
8.1
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
49
|
Verified
Visualization
Not enough data
8.1
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
53
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Log Analysis
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
5.0
7
AI Agents For Business OperationsHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responses
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Performance Monitoring (APM)Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
Not enough data
8.1
50
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
7.6
36
Not enough data
8.3
36
Response
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.3
39
Agentic AI - Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.2
12
Performance
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
8.4
39
Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
37
Not enough data
7.9
37
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
7.2
15
Alerts management
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
7.1
13
Monitoring
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.2
12
Automation
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.4
12
Analysis
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Issue Resolution
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.8
13
Observability SoftwareHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
8.3
9
Telemetry Collection & Ingestion - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Observability Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization & Dashboards - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Correlation & Root Cause Analysis - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Scalability & Ecosystem Integration - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
AI Features - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
98
Response
Not enough data
7.8
72
Not enough data
8.2
73
Not enough data
7.4
67
Not enough data
7.7
67
Records
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.3
79
Management
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
8.2
74
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.6
75
Network Management
Not enough data
9.1
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
66
|
Verified
Incident Management
Not enough data
8.9
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
53
|
Verified
Security Intelligence
Not enough data
8.4
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
58
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.5
15
Automation
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.5
13
Orchestration
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Response
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon CloudWatch
Amazon CloudWatch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.9%
Sumo Logic
Sumo Logic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon CloudWatch
Amazon CloudWatch
Information Technology and Services
26.1%
Computer Software
17.9%
Internet
6.5%
Financial Services
4.0%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Other
42.0%
Sumo Logic
Sumo Logic
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Computer Software
17.9%
Financial Services
7.0%
Retail
4.6%
Internet
2.4%
Other
45.8%
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Discussions
Amazon CloudWatch
Amazon CloudWatch Discussions
What is AWS CloudWatch metrics?
1 Comment
Iago O.
IO
The metrics of AWS CloudWatch are numerical data that represent the performance and state of Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources. They are collected from...Read more
What can CloudWatch monitor?
1 Comment
Gabriel M.
GM
Every resource in AWS environment and on-premises tooRead more
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Sumo Logic
Sumo Logic Discussions
Who are Sumo Logic competitors?
1 Comment
NS
Splunk, Arcsight, QRadar, DatadogRead more
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