I think the cost is the biggest factor, especially for small businesses. It has unlimited connections for a small fee and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg like other cloud-based solutions. The price is very transparent, which I really appreciate. Also, the initial setup was pretty easy; it was a simple install on a standalone computer and took us less than half an hour to get it going. Setting up the controls, audit, and alerts took another couple of hours, but we were all set in that time. We were able to get perfect 110 Score for a federal customer on their CMMC Level 2 assessment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think it's missing two-factor authentication for logging in, so we had to find a way around it. However, that was a small thing, it wasn't really a big roadblock for us. And the other thing could be that there's a slight learning curve, but that's the case for any solution out there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The local endpoint agent is easily my favorite part of the platform. It’s genuinely hard to find monitoring software that offers such a granular, comprehensive view into what’s happening on a local machine—covering everything from deep security auditing to everyday system behavior and overall hardware health. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial configuration is definitely on the complex side, especially when trying to fine-tune granular machine audit policies. We’ve also run into occasional stability hiccups and some maintenance headaches with the database backend when using the bundled PostgreSQL option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The log management and monitoring tools are exceptionally strong, particularly in how seamlessly they connect our on-premise infrastructure with our cloud data sources. The built-in data visualization also makes it easy to interpret complex log entries quickly, which has noticeably improved our incident response during active security events. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The official documentation can sometimes feel a bit thin, or simply hard to navigate, especially when I’m trying to configure more advanced workflows. I’ve also run into cases where the first level of customer support struggled with deeper, highly technical product questions, which meant a bit of extra back-and-forth before I could get the right answer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It delivers strong results at a fraction of the cost of most typical platforms. It handles standard log aggregation well, but where it really shines is in tackling specific, niche monitoring tasks when you put it to that use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There’s definitely an initial learning curve when it comes to mastering the configuration logic. You also need to stay on top of ongoing maintenance, such as regularly backing up your policies and rolling out agent updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EventSentry is a complete log file aggregator. It easily lets me receive alerts that are important to me and not receive ones that are not. I have been using this product for 18 years. It simply cannot be beat for the price and performance. In addition, their support is world-class! When you call their support, something is about to get fixed! Implementation is simple. The product does not require a huge amount of resources. In fact, I use a recently decommissioned server to host the product. It is easy to deploy the agent from the central console with one or two clicks. I have a large display in my office that watch throughout the day. The display shows me metrics that are important to me so that I may stay aware of what is happening on my network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, there is nothing not to like about this product! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EventSentry is incredibly economical without sacrificing features. I’ve previously worked with Wazuh and Microsoft Sentinel; Wazuh was a nightmare to manage, and Sentinel’s pricing is prohibitive for many budgets. EventSentry strikes the perfect balance. Additionally, their support team is top-tier, I rarely wait more than 2 to 4 hours for a knowledgeable response.

The founder of EventSentry has been exceptionally helpful and genuinely friendly throughout our interactions. His hands‑on support reflects the company’s commitment to its customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning can be a bit of a curve. However, there's a decent number of resources on YouTube to get one started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EventSentry offers a comprehensive user friendly monitoring solution with powerful event logging performance tracking and alerting. I especially appreciate how it’s evolved over the years consistently improving in speed stability and features. The founder is actively involved and always open to feedback and the support team is top notch they truly know the product inside and out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn’t much to dislike. If anything I’d say the initial learning curve can be a little steep for those unfamiliar with event monitoring systems but once you get the hang of it it’s smooth sailing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like EventSentry for its simplicity. The ability to filter Windows events is also something I enjoy. Additionally, its low cost makes it an appealing choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like the way EventSentry handles Linux logs and detection rules. It could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The support staff have been beyond great, especially Andrew who has been extremely helpful at addressing all of my questions and assisting me for a few weeks straight to implement the solution within my environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Outdated log aggregator, does not really work for my environment.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Intuitive easy to use UI

Not as resource-hungry as other SIEMs

They have very comprehensive YouTube guides

Everything is bundled with the installer no need for additional software downloads Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No one-click easy to use API integrations

No autosave, every configuration change you make has to be saved this resulted in a lot of lost progress in the first days

You need to be pretty technical and mess about with the OIDs to poll devices not on the default packages list

No AI features

No SOAR Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.