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Head-to-head · Threat Hunting Software

Datadog Cloud SIEM vs AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Datadog Cloud SIEM #2 in Threat Hunting Software 9.0/10 From $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Datadog
AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere #7 in Threat Hunting Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit LevelBlue

Datadog Cloud SIEM leads on 0 checks, AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDatadog Cloud SIEM · 9.0/10

Datadog Cloud SIEM scores higher on our rubric for threat hunting software: 9.0 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

On hunting query language, AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere gives you Proprietary where Datadog Cloud SIEM offers Sql.

Datadog Cloud SIEM is the better fit for cloud-first SOCs needing mature analytics. AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere is the better fit for hybrid teams needing centralized telemetry.

  • Datadog Cloud SIEM fits best

    Cloud-first SOCs needing mature analytics

  • AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere fits best

    Hybrid teams needing centralized telemetry

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Side by side

Feature Datadog Cloud SIEM 9.0/10 Visit ↗ AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 6.8
Ranking #2 in Threat Hunting Software #7 in Threat Hunting Software
Best for Cloud-first SOCs needing mature analytics Hybrid teams needing centralized telemetry
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, Linux, macOS
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 7 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Datadog Cloud SIEM 4/4 · AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere 4/4
Endpoint telemetry ✓ ✓
Cloud telemetry ✓ ✓
Network telemetry ✓ ✓
Investigation cases ✓ ✓
Specs
Hunting query language Sql Proprietary
Searchable retention 365 days Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 800+ MITRE ATT&CK-mapped detection rules and SQL detections
  • UEBA, risk scoring, and graph-based cloud investigations
  • Case management, SOAR integrations, and 1,000 integrations
  • Centralizes normalized logs from endpoint, cloud, and network sources
  • Boolean and wildcard event searches support targeted threat investigations
  • Orchestration rules can trigger alarms and response actions
Cons
  • Usage-based billing can make monthly costs vary with log volume
  • Workflow automation is billed separately from SIEM plans
  • Cloud deployment does not suit teams requiring an on-premises service
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published tier
  • Proprietary query language limits portability of search expertise
  • Sensor and agent deployment can require coordination across hybrid environments
Our verdict

Datadog Cloud SIEM is a cloud-delivered security information and event management service for security operations, development, and operations teams. It ingests security and operational logs from cloud and on-premises environments,…

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AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere is a cloud-delivered security monitoring platform for organizations that need one place to collect, normalize, search, and analyze security events. It serves small, mid-market, and enterprise teams operating…

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  1. Datadog Cloud SIEMThreat Hunting Software 9.0From $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. AT&T AlienVault USM AnywhereThreat Hunting Software 6.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Datadog Cloud SIEM — where it wins

    • 800+ MITRE ATT&CK-mapped detection rules and SQL detections
    • UEBA, risk scoring, and graph-based cloud investigations
    • Case management, SOAR integrations, and 1,000 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based billing can make monthly costs vary with log volume
    • Workflow automation is billed separately from SIEM plans
    • Cloud deployment does not suit teams requiring an on-premises service

  • AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere — where it wins

    • Centralizes normalized logs from endpoint, cloud, and network sources
    • Boolean and wildcard event searches support targeted threat investigations
    • Orchestration rules can trigger alarms and response actions

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published tier
    • Proprietary query language limits portability of search expertise
    • Sensor and agent deployment can require coordination across hybrid environments
  • Datadog Cloud SIEM9.0/10 · From $5/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A cloud-first SIEM with SQL detections, MITRE-mapped rules, UEBA, and AI investigations.

    Visit DatadogFull verdict →
  • AT&T AlienVault USM Anywhere6.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Centralizes hybrid telemetry, threat searches, vulnerability assessment, and response orchestration.

    Visit LevelBlueFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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