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ArcSight vs IBM QRadar

SIEM pricing comparison · 2026

ArcSight uses custom pricing, while IBM QRadar ranges from $5000–$250000/annual enterprise.

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ArcSight
ArcSight pricing is custom-quoted based on deployment size and log ingestion requirements.
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IBM QRadar
IBM QRadar is an enterprise-grade SIEM platform trusted by government agencies and Fortune
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Sources & confidence

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Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources No structured sources
Last verified
Confidence Limited confidence
Sources 9 sourced facts
8 hidden-cost · 1 review platform
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence High confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
No hidden costs documented
4 documented
  • High Hardware and Infrastructure Requirements
    20-35% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Significant Staffing Requirements
    $150,000-$300,000
    2 sources
  • Custom Log Source Integration Costs
    10-25% of license costs
    1 source
  • Support Limitations and Troubleshooting Delays
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

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TrustRadius
8.5/5 (6)
Best for
Organizations with high security event volumes from many sources
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High product costs for small businesses
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SIEM

ArcSight

Custom pricing
/month
1 plan
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SIEM

IBM QRadar

$5000–$250000
/annual enterprise
4 plans
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Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan ArcSight IBM QRadar
Enterprise Custom Custom
Flows per Minute (FPM) Model Custom
Managed Virtual Servers (MVS) Custom
Enterprise Deployment Custom

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