AWS CloudTrail is a commercial security information and event management solution by Amazon Web Services, Inc. Exabeam New-Scale SIEM is a commercial security information and event management solution by Exabeam. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Teams wanting behavior analytics out of the box
Exabeam is here because it can sit on top of an existing SIEM as well as replace one, so you can add its analytics without a full rip and replace. It fits mid-market and enterprise SOCs mid-way through a SIEM change. Exabeam is owned by Thoma Bravo, so ask about the product roadmap under that owner.
From Best SIEM Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Track user activity and API usage on AWS and in hybrid and multicloud environments.
Cloud-native SIEM for log management, threat detection, investigation, and response
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
AWS CloudTrail fits if you are a small business.
Common questions when comparing AWS CloudTrail vs Exabeam New-Scale SIEM for security information and event management.
AWS CloudTrail: Track user activity and API usage on AWS and in hybrid and multicloud environments. Built by Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Exabeam New-Scale SIEM: Cloud-native SIEM for log management, threat detection, investigation, and response. Built by Exabeam.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
AWS CloudTrail is made by Amazon Web Services, Inc. Exabeam New-Scale SIEM is made by Exabeam. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. AWS CloudTrail and Exabeam New-Scale SIEM are both Security Information and Event Management products, and both cover Log Management. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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