# ManageEngine Log360: how AI models rank it, November 2026

Gane Index, November 2026 Edition. Named in 50 judge labels across 5 categories by 10 of 14 models. Page: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/vendors/manageengine-log360

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [SIEM platforms](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/siem-platforms/index.md) | 8% | 4 | 7% | 28 |
| [SOAR platforms](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/soar-platforms/index.md) | 4% | 5 | 11% | 18 |
| [Log management](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/operations/log-management/index.md) | 0% | 32 | 0% | 2 |
| [Extended detection and response](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/extended-detection-and-response/index.md) | 0% | 38 | 0% | 1 |
| [Insider risk management](https://www.gane.ai/index/it/security/insider-risk-management/index.md) | 0% | 44 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "The best SIEM platform for a company with a limited budget is ManageEngine Log360, which is considered the best budget-friendly SIEM for practical SMB use." (Llama 4 Maverick, SIEM)
- "ManageEngine Log360 seems to be one of the most affordable options, with pricing starting at around $795 per year for 10 log sources." (MiniMax M2.5, SOAR)
- "Best Value & All-in-One Solution: ManageEngine Log360 ... frequently cited as the most cost-effective option" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, SIEM)
- "My top recommendation for most budget-conscious companies: ManageEngine Log360 at $795/year" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, SOAR)

## And against it

- "To Avoid | ManageEngine Log360 | Performance & Support issues" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, SOAR)
- "Avoid entirely if your primary need is SOAR." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, SOAR)
- "Budget-friendly, simpler use cases | May lack advanced features" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, SIEM)
- "Steep learning curve — Configuration complexity" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, SIEM)

## By model

| Model | First choice | Alternative | Mention | Warning | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| GPT-5.4 mini | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Perplexity Sonar | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Grok 4.20 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Mistral Small | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Llama 4 Maverick | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Kimi K2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muse Glimmer 30B | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |

## Sources returned with these answers

The sites and pages cited by the answers that named ManageEngine Log360, from 139 of the 139 answers that named it (only the models that return a source list).

### Domains cited

- softwareadvice.com: 56
- techrepublic.com: 50
- comparitech.com: 48
- aimultiple.com: 43
- manageengine.com: 40 (its own site)
- csoonline.com: 32
- g2.com: 32
- exabeam.com: 28
- spotsaas.com: 28
- utmstack.com: 28

### Pages cited

- https://techrepublic.com/article/siem-tools: 50
- https://comparitech.com/net-admin/best-soar-software: 36
- https://csoonline.com/article/3622920/soar-buyers-guide-11-security-orchestration-automation-and-response-products-and-how-to-choose.html: 29
- https://aimultiple.com/top-soar-platforms: 27
- https://softwareadvice.com/siem/small-business: 26
- https://senseon.io/blog/5-best-siem-tools: 23
- https://softwareadvice.com/soar: 23
- https://utmstack.com/siem-for-small-business: 21

## In its own words

What ManageEngine Log360's own pages state, read 2026-09-28. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Unified SIEM solution with integrated DLP and CASB capabilities (https://www.manageengine.com/log-management/log360-videos.html)
- For: SOC teams (https://www.manageengine.com/log-management/log360-videos.html)
- Price stated: free of cost until July 1, 2020 (https://www.manageengine.com/log-management/log360-siem-license.html)
- Free plan or trial: Sign up for free; Download; Free Trial (https://www.manageengine.com/log-management/log360-videos.html)
- Integrations claimed: 15 (https://www.manageengine.com/log-management/log360-architecture.html); 750 (https://www.manageengine.com/log-management/log360-crash-course.html) (pages disagree)
- Certifications: PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX
- Customers named: Carter Ledyard, Sundaram Business Services, ECSO 911

## Record

- Method: https://www.gane.ai/index/it/methodology
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Gane Index, November 2026 Edition, www.gane.ai/index/it.