ossec-hids

The premium Open Source alternative to Tripwire

🎯 Best for:Securing legacy servers and critical infrastructure with lightweight host-based monitoring.

What is ossec-hids?

Provides host-based intrusion detection through log analysis, rootkit detection, and file integrity monitoring. Executes active responses to threats detected on Linux, Windows, and macOS systems.

Tech Stack
CInfrastructure & Cloud

Why ossec-hids?

  • Very low resource overhead
  • Powerful log analysis engine
  • Mature and battle-tested

Limitations

  • Difficult to manage at scale
  • Text-based configuration
  • Limited modern UI
3/3/2026
Last Update
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Tripwire)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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