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Wazuh vs Exabeam
Context: Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) · 24 rows
| Attribute | WazuhWazuh | ExabeamExabeam |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://documentation.wazuh.com/current/ | https://docs.exabeam.com |
| Tags | siem, xdr, open-source, threat-detection, host-security | siem, ueba, soar, threat-detection, insider-threat |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | self-hosted, SaaS | SaaS, self-hosted |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | — |
| Free trial | true | — |
| License model | open-source | proprietary |
| Pricing model | free, subscription | custom |
| Source repository | https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh | — |
| SPDX license IDs | GPL-2.0-only | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Unified XDR and SIEM, Security event monitoring, detection, and alerting, File integrity monitoring and malware detection, Vulnerability detection, Threat hunting and incident response, Active response | Threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR), User and entity behavior analytics, SOAR playbooks and automation, Insider threat detection, Log management, AI agents for SOC triage |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | true | true |
| CLI | true | — |
| Security · Privacy · Compliance | ||
| Regulatory compliance | PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST 800-53, TSC | GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, NIST CSF |
| Security certifications | — | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, IRAP Protected |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | community, professional support | — |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Teams that want a free, self-hosted open source SIEM/XDR with an optional managed cloud, from individual labs to large deployments. | Security teams that want behavioral-analytics-driven detection and automated investigation, deployable in the cloud or self-hosted via the LogRhythm platform. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, mid-market, enterprise | mid-market, enterprise |
| Primary use cases | Endpoint security, Cloud security, Security operations and threat intelligence, Regulatory compliance | Insider threat programs, External threat detection, Compliance monitoring, SOC automation |
| Skill level | advanced | advanced |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Current version | 4.14 | — |
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Headquarters country | — | United States |
| Vendor type | commercial | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) category for definitions.