Alternative
The Modern Alternative to Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk ES was built for an era of manual correlation searches and GB-based pricing. ManySignal is built for agentic AI triage at cloud scale — with predictable entity-based pricing and no SPL required.
Head-to-head breakdown
ManySignal vs Splunk Enterprise Security
Side-by-side comparison on the dimensions security teams care about most: cost, coverage, automation, and time to value.
| Capability | ManySignal | Splunk Enterprise Security |
|---|---|---|
| Agentic AI triage — closes alerts automatically ManySignal's agents render verdicts with evidence; ES requires manual analyst review for every alert. | ||
| Ingestion cost model ManySignal charges per protected entity, not by GB/day. Splunk ES ingestion pricing frequently creates budget shock at scale. | ||
| Time to first detection (out of the box) ManySignal ships 600+ ready-to-run detections; Splunk ES requires tuning and SPL knowledge for meaningful coverage. | ||
| Built-in case management ManySignal includes a native case queue with evidence bundles; Splunk Mission Control is an add-on at extra cost. | ||
| MITRE ATT&CK coverage mapping ManySignal auto-maps every detection to ATT&CK and shows real-time coverage gaps. | ||
| Automated response playbooks ManySignal includes SOAR-equivalent automation natively; Splunk SOAR (formerly Phantom) is a separate product with separate pricing. | ||
| No SPL/query expertise required ManySignal uses natural language query and pre-built templates. Splunk ES is SPL-first. | ||
| Multi-tenant support for MSSPs ManySignal is architected for multi-tenancy from day one; Splunk multi-tenant requires complex index/HEC configuration. |
Migration path
Migrate from Splunk Enterprise Security in 4 steps
No big-bang migration. Run parallel for 30 days, then cut over when your team is confident.
- 1
Inventory your Splunk data sources
Export your Splunk connector list and log source inventory. ManySignal's migration team maps each source to the equivalent native connector — most ingest without any format conversion.
- 2
Parallel ingestion for 30 days
Run ManySignal alongside Splunk during the migration window. Both platforms receive the same log streams. Compare alert volumes, detection quality, and analyst feedback side by side.
- 3
Migrate SPL rules to Sigma
ManySignal's detection migration tool converts your SPL correlation searches to Sigma-compatible rules. The conversion covers 80%+ of common rule patterns automatically; complex rules are reviewed by ManySignal's detection engineering team.
- 4
Cut over and decommission
When your team is confident — typically 30–60 days in — route all log ingestion to ManySignal exclusively. Retain Splunk in read-only mode for 90 days for historical reference, then decommission.
ManySignal strengths
- Zero ingestion-volume pricing — costs are predictable as you scale
- AI agents reduce mean time to verdict from hours to under 5 minutes
- Ships 600+ ready-to-deploy detections mapped to MITRE ATT&CK
- Native case management, SOAR automation, and MDR option included
Splunk Enterprise Security limitations
- Splunk ES pricing scales with data volume — unpredictable at cloud-scale
- Requires SPL expertise for detection engineering and correlation searches
- SOAR (Phantom), UEBA, and Mission Control are separate licensed products
- Significant professional services investment required for initial tuning
"We cut our Splunk bill by 60% and our MTTR from 4 hours to 18 minutes. ManySignal's agents close alerts our team never had time to look at."
ManySignal vs Splunk Enterprise Security: frequently asked questions
Why do organisations migrate from Splunk Enterprise Security to ManySignal?
The most common reasons are cost (Splunk's GB-based pricing becomes very expensive as log volumes grow), analyst burnout (ES generates high alert volumes without AI triage), and operational complexity (SPL expertise, tuning, and the need for multiple add-on products). ManySignal addresses all three with entity-based pricing, agentic triage, and a unified platform.
Can ManySignal convert our existing Splunk ES correlation searches?
Yes. ManySignal provides a detection migration service that converts SPL-based correlation searches to Sigma-compatible rules. The automated converter handles ~80% of common patterns. The ManySignal detection engineering team manually reviews the remainder. Most customers complete detection migration within 2–4 weeks.
Do we lose access to historical Splunk data during migration?
No. The recommended approach is parallel ingestion for 30 days: both platforms receive the same log streams simultaneously. Historical data in Splunk remains accessible throughout the migration and for a retention period after cutover.
How does ManySignal pricing compare to Splunk Enterprise Security?
ManySignal charges per protected user/device entity rather than per GB ingested. For most mid-market and enterprise organisations, this results in 40–70% lower total cost of ownership, particularly when factoring in the elimination of separate SOAR, UEBA, and Mission Control licenses.
Does ManySignal support Splunk-style custom queries for threat hunting?
Yes. ManySignal includes natural language search and a structured query interface for ad-hoc threat hunting across all ingested log data. SQL-compatible queries are also supported for analysts familiar with structured query languages.
What happens to our Splunk-based dashboards and reporting?
ManySignal includes built-in SOC performance dashboards (MTTR, alert volume, detection coverage, case metrics). Custom dashboards can be recreated in ManySignal's dashboard builder. Splunk dashboards for compliance reporting can often be exported to ManySignal's reporting templates.
Can ManySignal ingest Splunk as a data source?
Yes. ManySignal has a native Splunk connector that ingests Splunk search results via the Splunk REST API or HEC, enabling you to forward selected Splunk-indexed events into ManySignal during a migration or hybrid deployment.
How long does a Splunk to ManySignal migration typically take?
Most organisations complete full cutover in 60–90 days: 2–4 weeks for connector setup and detection migration, 30 days of parallel running, and a planned cutover weekend. Organisations with simple environments have completed in 30 days.
Does ManySignal have Splunk-compatible API endpoints?
ManySignal has its own API; it is not API-compatible with Splunk. Integrations built on Splunk's API need to be rebuilt for ManySignal. ManySignal's professional services team provides migration support for common integration patterns.
Is ManySignal a suitable replacement for Splunk ES in a regulated industry?
Yes. ManySignal is SOC 2 Type II certified, supports HIPAA BAA, and has compliance frameworks for PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and others. Compliance reporting templates are built in, covering the same regulatory requirements typically addressed with Splunk ES.
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