--- title: IBM QRadar SIEM Reviews meta\_title: 'IBM QRadar SIEM Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 338 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how IBM QRadar SIEM works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 338 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: System Security url: https://www.g2.com/categories/system-security --- # IBM QRadar SIEM Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by IBM QRadar SIEM but has limited features. Are you part of the IBM QRadar SIEM team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Outsmart threats with an end-to-end award-winning security suite; proven to prevent, endure and recover from both known & unknown IT hazards faced by SoCs in the modern-day. * * * Seller [IBM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ibm) Discussions [IBM QRadar SIEM Community](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/discuss) Languages Supported German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Jackie Lehmann Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 3 months ### Return on Investment 24 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Sumo Logic](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sumo Logic") Sumo Logic 4.3/5(404) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sumo-logic/reviews) [ ![Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM") Rapid7 Next-Gen SIEM 4.4/5(76) ](https://www.g2.com/products/rapid7-next-gen-siem/reviews) [ ![Datadog](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Datadog") Datadog 4.4/5(726) ](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 338 real user reviews. Implementation Time 3 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## IBM QRadar SIEM Integrations (2) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Cisco Umbrella ](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-umbrella/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Palo Alto Networks IoT/OT Security ](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-iot-ot-security/reviews) Show More ![Kauan O.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kauan O.") KO Kauan O. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/28/2023 "SIEM with many options but very raw in other parts" 3.5/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? Among the advantages is the ease of creating rules, in implementation, and the number of options for use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? He mainly falters in the graphics section due to some information, ending up opening several tabs, which makes you go from one to another to end up getting information to conclude the offense. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? Respond to incidents, manage the network, and deal with cases involving suspicious connections. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller inviteAI Translated EN Everton N. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10/13/2023 "Very practical to use" 4/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? IBM's SIEM is a very powerful tool, easy to use and adapt, I'm using it in my current job and I'm learning a lot because the community and support offered by IBM are very good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? Unfortunately, the cost to obtain certification is very high considering the exchange rates. The dollar and real relationship gets in the way a little. I think that more attractive prices for users in Brazil could attract more users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? Bug fixes that currently affect the QRadar SIEM that I use at work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Retail](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Retail") AR Verified User in Retail Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/14/2023 "Very functional" 3.5/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? The performance is very good, as it is a local appliance, it ends up having a gain compared to other players, very easy to create use cases and filtering with simple language. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? There aren't many intuitive dashboards, all views have to be built manually. Its interface doesn't help much, some discontinued items are not removed from the tool, only information appears that you must click elsewhere. There is a great demand to support the environment's infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? This brings visibility to the environment, we use it as the basis for the SOC, the UBA user behavior analysis is very rich and helps a lot in security insights Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Computer & Network Security](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer & Network Security") AC Verified User in Computer & Network Security Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/28/2023 "Qradar Assessment" 4.5/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? Ease in management and creation of rules. Allows integration with various apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? I have no negative points to highlight. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? Help in identifying threats related to the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 6/28/2024 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller inviteAI Translated ![Phani K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Phani K.") PK Phani K. SOC Analyst Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/24/2023 "IBM QRadar: A Powerful and User-Friendly SIEM Solution" 5/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? The things I like about IBM QRadar was it has Powerful threat detection and response capabilities and User-friendly interface and QRadar is a scalable solution that it can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud, and it can be scaled up or down as needed.The things that I find most helpful was the ability to correlate data from multiple sources, The ability to automate threat response & The ability to integrate with other security solutions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? Things that I find least helpful about IBM Security QRadar SIEM was The lack of a built-in threat intelligence feed, The lack of a centralized dashboard this can make it difficult to get a complete view of all security events,The lack of integration with other security solutions this can make it difficult to get a single view of the security posture of an organizat Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? QRadar SIEM help organization solve a variety of security problems, including Incident detection and response, QRadar help organization detect and respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively. By correlating data from multiple sources, QRadar can provide a complete picture of an incident, which can help analysts to identify the root cause and take action to mitigate the damage, QRadar can help organizations to assess and manage their security risk. By identifying and tracking threats, QRadar can help organizations to take steps to mitigate those threats and reduce their overall risk exposure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic Review from User Profile SP Sriram P. Technical Manager Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 1/26/2023 ""Empowering Your Security Team with IBM QRadar SIEM's Advanced Analytics"" 4.5/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? Advanced threat detection capabilities: IBM Security QRadar SIEM uses a combination of correlation, behavioral analysis, and machine learning to detect and prioritize potential security threats in real-time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? High costs: The cost of purchasing and maintaining IBM Security QRadar SIEM can be high, especially for smaller organizations. and High resource requirements: IBM Security QRadar SIEM can be resource intensive and may require significant hardware resources to run effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? Comprehensive security visibility: QRadar SIEM collects and correlates data from a wide range of sources, including network, endpoint, and cloud, providing a holistic view of the organization's security posture. Automated incident response: The platform can automatically respond to security incidents through its built-in incident response framework, enabling security teams to take immediate action to contain and mitigate threats. Compliance and regulatory support: QRadar SIEM supports compliance with a wide range of regulations and standards, including PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 2. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/5/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Madan K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Madan K.") MK Madan K. SOC Analyst Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/24/2023 "Review of IBM QRadar SIEM" 5/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? Do you like best about ibm security QRadar SIEM is central log management is very effective, but the assimilation of the data and ability to make the data actionable is somewhat lacking as Alerting and actual monitoring does not have all of the feature and customization required to be an actual SIEM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? OEM support is really poor, there is no default parser for the Oracle 19C which got released in 2021. No proper SLA is being followed for support cases raised.also it has some issues with historical investigation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? It is follow the proactive approach with provide to find threat before they get severe and remove by help of analysis of the offenses. That will provide deep visibility on the log and flow to get what happening in infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![KANNAN T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "KANNAN T.") KT KANNAN T. SOC Analyst Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/7/2023 "Collectively admiring" 5/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? The user interface is simpler and has enamourous of plugin. The threat intelligence is fantastic. As a beginners in monitoring area i feel very easy and seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? As a beginner i dont feel any hurdle while working with such best UI. By the process if i face any difficulties i will definitely go ahead and put a feedback and get it resolved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? The intergrated features which is available in IMB QRadar called ibm xforce exchange. Which helps a analyst to furthermore analyse the reputation and the detail activity of a particular ip. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 8/16/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic Review from User Profile JS Jonathan S. IT Security Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/12/2021 "Excellent SIEM" 4.5/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? It is a very complete tool that includes the Zero Trust cybersecurity model, in addition to being incorporated with many products on the market as well as its easy handling and the components that can be incorporated. This tool has a high level of analysis of the offenses with the use of X-Force and Watson, also the generation of the graphical relationships of these offenses are very structured and allows a greater vision of each event. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? Nothing so far the tool is excellent and meets all requirements, but It could improve its graphical interface by adapting to new technologies so that it has a more user-friendly design, as well as improve the reporting that allows more customization in them, as well as the more dynamic dashboard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering IBM QRadar SIEM: It is an excellent tool that has many elements that complement the management of security events. I recommend it for all types of organizations since it helps a lot with the management and monitoring of the entire infrastructure to prevent security incidents and maintain an adequate level of risk and have a broader vision of the network infrastructure and services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? With the implementation of the solution, the adjustment of security policies has been drastically improved, as well as the monitoring and discarding of false positives in a faster and more efficient way. It has also helped us to monitor users and measure their level of risk, as well as vulnerability scans scheduled on specific dates to systems and network equipment to initiate mitigation plans for these vulnerabilities and to be able to correct them according to their level of criticality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 3/16/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Stephan v.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Stephan v.") SV Stephan v. Tenable Guru and SentinelOne Pre-sales Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/24/2023 "Honest review of an awesome SIEM solution." 5/5 What do you like best about IBM QRadar SIEM? I love that fact that QRadar is vendor acnostic. You can literally pull data from any data source and have QRadar ingest, correlate and then graphically present whatever your trying to report or monitor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about IBM QRadar SIEM? Not much not to like. You can do so much. Actually sometimes too much and you get lost in all it's features. But that's not really a negative. I would just like to see better plugin management. To try and prevent the above scenario. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is IBM QRadar SIEM solving and how is that benefiting you? QRadar makes it possible for us to ingest data from multiple sources. Sometimes hundreds or thousands and then easy build a report that is easy understandable. Makes reporting alit easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 Icon 2/25/2025 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 3 months ### Return on Investment 24 months ### Average Discount 19% [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/pricing) IBM QRadar SIEM Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_91bcb2c063fcfb0a82dfedcf1a6463d1/splunk-enterprise-security.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Splunk 4.3/5(248) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem-vs-splunk-enterprise-security) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_4e2b08dd17397bdc99a5658447cbc589/microsoft-sentinel.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Sentinel 4.4/5(297) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem-vs-microsoft-sentinel) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_6934a2b8334e386676acbe8f67893ea9/exabeam-logrhythm-siem.jpg "Product Avatar Image") LogRhythm SIEM 4.2/5(152) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem-vs-exabeam-logrhythm-siem) ##### ##### IBM QRadar SIEM Features Response Threat Intelligence Records Incident Logs Incident Reports Management Incident Alerts Workflow Management Network Management Activity Monitoring Asset Management Log Management [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/features) ##### Categories on G2 [Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-information-and-event-management-siem)[Incident Response](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response)[Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics) [Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-information-and-event-management-siem)[Incident Response](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response)[Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics)[Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta)[User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-and-entity-behavior-analytics-ueba)[Digital Forensics](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-forensics) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);) ##### Explore More [Best-reviewed managed detection and response software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-reviewed-managed-detection-and-response-software)[Which reputation management services tools have the strongest proven brand reputation track record for marketing managers at mid-market companies?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-reputation-management-services-tools-have-the-strongest-proven-brand-reputation-track-record-for-marketing-managers-at-mid-market-companies)[What are the best DBMS platforms for integration with business applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-dbms-platforms-for-integration-with-business-applications) [Which columnar databases are the easiest to integrate with Looker, Tableau and Google Data Studio so an analytics team can connect its BI tool without a complex connector setup?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-columnar-databases-are-the-easiest-to-integrate-with-looker-tableau-and-google-data-studio-so-an-analytics-team-can-connect-its-bi-tool-without-a-complex-connector-setup)[What's the leading RPA software for financial services](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-leading-rpa-software-for-financial-services)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)