OmniSight vs Wazuh
Wazuh is a broad, free, open-source XDR/SIEM platform that collects deep host telemetry — log content, file integrity hashes, configuration audits — across almost any OS. OmniSight is a narrower, metadata-only network visibility and SOC triage console, built to be simple to run and easy to reason about. Here's how they actually differ.
shield Choose Wazuh if...
- circleYou need file integrity monitoring, deep log parsing, and configuration auditing across a wide range of platforms (including Solaris, AIX, HP-UX).
- circleYou have (or want to build) in-house expertise to operate a multi-component stack (indexer, server, dashboard).
- circleYou want a $0-license-fee platform and are comfortable owning the operational labor cost, or paying for commercial support (~$16k/yr) or Wazuh Cloud (from ~$571/mo for 100 agents).
- circleYou need built-in compliance dashboard templates (PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST) out of the box.
bolt Choose OmniSight if...
- check_circleYou want network-connection visibility and SOC-style alert triage without collecting file contents, log bodies, or host payloads.
- check_circleYou want a small security team — not a dedicated SIEM engineer — to be productive in under 15 minutes.
- check_circleYou want a single self-hosted server plus a lightweight agent, not a 3-component indexer/server/dashboard stack.
- check_circleYou want predictable per-seat licensing instead of a variable self-managed labor bill or a custom-quoted cloud tier.
Side by Side
| Wazuh | OmniSight | |
|---|---|---|
| License / cost model | Free, GPLv2, self-managed; optional paid support (~$16k/yr) or Wazuh Cloud (custom-quoted, from ~$571/mo per 100 agents) | Licensed monthly plans, self-hosted |
| Deployment shape | 3 components: indexer, server, dashboard (clustering is now default) | Single self-hosted server + lightweight agent |
| Data scope | Deep host telemetry: log content, file integrity hashes, configuration audits, vulnerability scans | Connection metadata only — no payloads, no file contents, no log bodies |
| Platform coverage | Windows, macOS, Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX; agentless network/cloud via syslog/SSH/API | macOS and Linux agents (Windows tracked for a future phase) |
| Setup time | Typically hours to days depending on cluster sizing and tuning | Minutes — account-gated installer to first event |
| Compliance dashboards | Built-in PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST templates | Not a built-in focus; SOC reports and CSV/PDF exports instead |
| Vulnerability matching | Built-in vulnerability detection module | CVE/NVD matching against software inventory, with raw NVD detail |
| Alert triage UI | Dashboard-driven, general-purpose (Kibana-style) visualization | Purpose-built dense alert triage: verdicts, assignment, snooze, suppression history |
| Community / maturity | Very large open-source community, long track record | Newer, narrower-scope product |
Where Wazuh Genuinely Wins
- Broader platform support (Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, agentless network/cloud collection)
- Deeper single-host telemetry: file integrity monitoring, full log parsing, configuration audits, MITRE ATT&CK mapping
- Built-in compliance dashboard templates
- Zero license fee and a very large, mature community
Where OmniSight Genuinely Wins
- Explicit metadata-only boundary — no payload capture, no TLS interception, no file/log content collection
- Far simpler deployment: one server, one lightweight agent, no indexer cluster to size or tune
- Dense, purpose-built SOC alert triage out of the box instead of general-purpose dashboards
- Predictable licensed pricing instead of a variable self-managed labor bill
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wazuh free?
Yes — Wazuh is GPLv2 licensed with no license fee for self-managed deployments. Costs come from infrastructure, operational labor, optional commercial support, or Wazuh Cloud's managed subscription.
Is OmniSight a Wazuh alternative?
For teams that want network-connection visibility and SOC-style alert triage without deep host telemetry (file integrity, log parsing) or a multi-component stack to operate, yes.
Does OmniSight replace everything Wazuh does?
No. Wazuh is broader in scope (FIM, log analysis, configuration auditing, compliance templates). OmniSight is intentionally narrower and metadata-only.
Can I run both?
Yes — some teams run Wazuh for host-level FIM/log/compliance needs and OmniSight for lightweight network visibility and SOC triage.
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Wazuh is a trademark of Wazuh, Inc. This comparison is independently produced by OmniSight and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or reviewed by Wazuh, Inc. Figures reflect publicly available information as of July 2026 and may change.