# FortiSIEM vs OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) Comparison

| | FortiSIEM | OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 41 | 17 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FortiSIEM

Pros:
- Alerting (1 reviews)
- Log Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)
- Complex Setup (1 reviews)

### OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FortiSIEM | OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (39 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (28 reviews) | 6.3 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (38 reviews) | 6.7 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 6.8 (11 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FortiSIEM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiSIEM** | 8.2/10 | 38 |
| **OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)** | 8.3/10 | 12 |

#### Network Management

| Feature | FortiSIEM | OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.7 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Asset Management** | 8.1 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Log Management** | 8.7 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | FortiSIEM | OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Management** | 8.7 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Automated Response** | 7.4 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Incident Reporting** | 8.0 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

#### Security Intelligence

| Feature | FortiSIEM | OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | 8.2 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | 7.8 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Analytics** | 8.1 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Examination** | 7.9 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

| Feature | FortiSIEM | OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-information-and-event-management-siem)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FortiSIEM | OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.0% | 14.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 45.0% | 50.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 35.7% | 

### By Industry

#### FortiSIEM

- **Information Technology and Services:** 27.5%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 15.0%
- **Financial Services:** 10.0%
- **Computer Software:** 7.5%
- **Retail:** 5.0%
- **Architecture &amp; Planning:** 2.5%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.5%
- **Chemicals:** 2.5%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 22.5%

#### OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.6%
- **Computer Software:** 21.4%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 21.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.1%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 7.1%
- **Broadcast Media:** 7.1%
- **Banking:** 7.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to FortiSIEM

- [IBM QRadar SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (337 reviews)
- [Microsoft Sentinel](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sentinel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [Splunk Enterprise Security](https://www.g2.com/products/splunk-enterprise-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [LogRhythm SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/exabeam-logrhythm-siem/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (152 reviews)
- [LevelBlue USM Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/levelblue-usm-anywhere/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Graylog](https://www.g2.com/products/graylog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [Sumo Logic](https://www.g2.com/products/sumo-logic/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (403 reviews)
- [Splunk Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/splunk-enterprise/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (434 reviews)
- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (724 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)

### Alternatives to OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)

- [Microsoft Sentinel](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sentinel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [IBM QRadar SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (337 reviews)
- [Splunk Enterprise Security](https://www.g2.com/products/splunk-enterprise-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (724 reviews)
- [Sumo Logic](https://www.g2.com/products/sumo-logic/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (403 reviews)
- [LogRhythm SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/exabeam-logrhythm-siem/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (152 reviews)
- [Splunk Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/splunk-enterprise/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (434 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Coralogix](https://www.g2.com/products/coralogix/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (343 reviews)
- [Cynet](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (257 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### FortiSIEM

No discussions available for this product.

### OpenText ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM)

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fortisiem-vs-opentext-arcsight-enterprise-security-manager-esm)

