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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 24, 2024

Alluvio AppResponse and AppDynamics are leading products in network and application performance monitoring. Users appreciate Alluvio AppResponse for its advanced analytics and troubleshooting capabilities, while AppDynamics is preferred for its comprehensive end-to-end monitoring features.

What features are offered by Alluvio AppResponse in comparison to AppDynamics?

Alluvio AppResponse offers deep packet inspection, real-time monitoring, and advanced analytics. AppDynamics provides detailed application performance insights, scalability, and comprehensive end-to-end monitoring.

What areas of improvement can be found in Alluvio AppResponse in comparison to AppDynamics?

Alluvio AppResponse needs better integration capabilities, enhanced user experience, and a more intuitive interface. AppDynamics users identify the need for improved alerting mechanisms, enhanced reporting functionalities, and a better user experience.

How is the ease of deployment and customer service of Alluvio AppResponse in comparison to AppDynamics?

Alluvio AppResponse is straightforward to deploy with effective customer service support. AppDynamics has a more complex deployment process but offers thorough support and extensive documentation.

What setup costs and ROI can be seen with Alluvio AppResponse in comparison to AppDynamics?

Alluvio AppResponse provides competitive setup costs and a favorable return on investment for network monitoring. AppDynamics is more expensive but seen as worth the investment for its robust feature set and versatility.

To learn more, read our detailed Alluvio AppResponse vs. AppDynamics Report (Updated: January 2025).

Alluvio AppResponse vs. AppDynamics

January 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Alluvio AppResponse

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

36th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (47th)

AppDynamics

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

5th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

156

Ranking in other categories

Mobile APM (2nd), Container Monitoring (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the mindshare of Alluvio AppResponse is 0.2%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AppDynamics is 5.2%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

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Ahmet Kilic

Network and Security Unit Manager at Bankalararası Kart Merkezi (BKM)

It's a total solution that gives you end-to-end visibility at all levels

I rate Alluvio AppResponse 10 out of 10. If you work for a financial company especially, you probably face problems on the application side. The problem is easy to identify, but you need to determine the root cause. You can solve issues easily via AppResponse because it shows you all the details of your transactions so you can see the real problem in the database, network, software, etc. For example, you can find the solution easily if you create the right dashboard on your site. If you can't find the problem, you can observe or investigate PCAP.

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Mahesh Deshpande

Senior Technology Architect at Infosys

The transition tracing and user experience are good, but performance degrades past 3,000 or so agents

The Kubernetes cluster agent has not yet matured. That's one area that requires a lot of improvement. You have two options for implementing the Kubernetes agent. One is deployed in DocCloud, but you can't download those images from DocCloud for security reasons at most organizations, so this option isn't that useful. The installation for the second option isn't that user-friendly. Transition tracing for the Kubernetes application is challenging. You have to navigate to a new set of user interfaces in AppDynamics, so that's the pain point. There is an icon you need to click on to get a newer user interface.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"We really like the scalability capabilities."

"When it comes to the ability to scale up the product, this is suitable for small medium and large environments,"

"You need a packet capture device to perform any type of network monitoring. It helps ensure that network overloads don't happen with alerts allowing for proactive decisions."

"The most valuable feature is performance monitoring."

"AppResponse is a total solution that gives you end-to-end visibility into applications at all levels, from Layer 1 to Layer 7. We can trace all those sections: physical, IP, transport, presentation, application, etc. It gives us the full picture."

"With some APM solutions, it can take a long time to check a periodic report, but you can get all the necessary details quickly with AppResponse."

"The most valuable feature of Alluvio AppResponse is the actual response time for measuring performance."

"I have found the AppResponse, which is a packet capture solution, very good. It gives you the ability to drill down back in time. You've got all the packets there. You can troubleshoot it later, not immediately. It's very interesting."

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"The most valuable feature is the ability to take a report, and in particular, a visual, and link it to actual application performance and then the consequences. This means you can show how an incident or action has an effect on the business."

"AppDynamics is scalable."

"It gives me the ability to trace logs between transactions, for example, a DB transaction or JVM transaction from one hub to the other. I can easily find out where the problem is or where the bottleneck of the issues lies."

"The most valuable feature of AppDynamics is its ability to track the transactions between different applications."

"In 2014 and 2015, AppDynamics was one of the best products on the market."

"AppDynamics' most valuable features are the response time of the business transaction modules, the ability to monitor multiple services, and testing and developing environments."

"AppDynamics is easy to implement if you follow the documentation, and the documentation that they provide is good."

"It allows us to configure health rules so that we can, based on our own experience, determine when an application is behaving incorrectly."

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Cons

"The recent changes in corporate structure may have caused some decrease in support quality."

"The AI features should be addressed in respect of the analysis and intelligence that must be supported and delivered in the tool to predigest the large amounts of data."

"Integration between NPM and APM solutions would improve efficiency. There is no agent on the server site related to AppResponse."

"Technical support needs to be more responsive."

"They need to better integrate with products and solutions from different vendors."

"The recent changes in corporate structure may have caused some decrease in support quality."

"Need to bring back the NetFlow module for AppResponse."

"Alluvio AppResponse should improve its ability to expand across multiple operating systems."

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"I think I would like to see a better way to deploy and upgrade the machine agents that we use. Currently, we have to use SCCM, and that might just be our environment with the customer."

"The price of the solution could improve."

"The agent deployment could be simplified by, for example, adding a GUI."

"There could be some improvement in the constructions of the diagrams, it is too difficult currently."

"If AppDynamics could do a one-agent function with their actual monitoring effectiveness, it will be the greatest tool."

"It would help to maybe have a more graphical interface and more user-friendly graphics."

"The overall performance of this solution could be improved. The hot-hot infrastructure features could also be improved."

"I would like them to change their business model for scalability to accommodate growing companies. The business model should be more flexible."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is a little bit high, especially because we have to pay an import tax."

"The solution is no more expensive than other products."

"The licensing model is expensive compared to its competitors, but the service it gives to your business, and the data quality, means that it's worth it."

"It is costly for small and medium businesses."

"We are looking forward to purchasing the solution on the AWS Marketplace."

"This solution is not the cheapest but it works well. You will end up doing more work with a cheaper solution than if you just spent the extra money on a better solution like this one."

"The solution is highly expensive"

"The product is a bit expensive compared to other tools."

"There is a license needed to use the solution and it is expensive. The licensing model needs to improve."

"The price of AppDynamics could be reduced in my region."

"Because it is priced per JVM, the price can increase pretty fast, into the millions. We have had challenges because we had to justify the price to our clients, as well, when we are putting in certain tools."

"There is a license for the solution and we paid approximately $2,000. There is also an additional cost above the standard license which cost us approximately $3,000."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

23%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

Energy/Utilities Company

Educational Organization

50%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Riverbed SteelCentral AppResponse?

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What needs improvement with Riverbed SteelCentral AppResponse?

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Also Known As

Riverbed AppResponse, OPNET SteelCentral AppResponse, ACE Live, OPNET, AppResponse Xpert

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Overview

Alluvio AppResponse provides fast packet capture and storage that feeds intelligent network and application analysis with fast troubleshooting workflows to speed problem diagnosis and resolution. AppResponse delivers full stack application analysis—from packets to web pages - enabling you observe all network and application interactions as they cross the wire, whether they are encrypted or not. Using powerful, flexible network and application analytics and workflows, AppResponse speeds problem diagnosis and resolution, helping you get to answers fast

AppDynamics is a comprehensive tool used for monitoring application performance, identifying user issues, analyzing traffic, managing infrastructure, and performance testing. It supports environments like Kubernetes, WebLogic, and Azure, and is crucial for industries such as banking, telecommunications, and financial services.

AppDynamics offers a robust solution for application performance monitoring, enabling deep diagnostics, transaction tracing, and root cause analysis. Users benefit from its real-time monitoring and comprehensive analytics capabilities. It's designed for ease of implementation and scalability, featuring intuitive dashboards that streamline infrastructure optimization and enhance user experience. AppDynamics supports extensive third-party extensions and provides proactive monitoring and alerting to ensure optimal system health. It assists in troubleshooting, database monitoring, and setting custom alerts to address Java applications and performance challenges efficiently.

What are the most important features of AppDynamics?

Application Performance Monitoring: Real-time insights into application health and performance
Business Transaction Capturing: Detailed tracking of business transactions across the application
Memory Monitoring: Monitoring memory usage to optimize application performance
Analytics: Advanced analytics to understand application and user behavior
Customizable Dashboards: Intuitive dashboards for better visualization and decision-making
Proactive Monitoring and Alerting: Immediate alerts and monitoring to prevent issues before they affect users
Integration Capabilities: Integration with third-party tools to extend functionality
Root Cause Analysis: Deep diagnostics to pinpoint and fix issues promptly
Transaction Mapping: Mapping transactions to understand and improve user journeys
Error Detection: Identifying and diagnosing errors to maintain application stability

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Ease of Implementation: Simple deployment process
Scalability: Ability to grow with the organization's needs
Time Savings: Reducing time spent on troubleshooting and issue resolution
Enhanced User Experience: Improving application performance for better user satisfaction
Cost Efficiency: Balancing functionality with cost to deliver value

AppDynamics is widely adopted in banking, telecommunications, and financial services to ensure optimal user experience and system health. Its capabilities support these industries in maintaining robust, efficient, and reliable applications. The tool is instrumental in troubleshooting, performance optimization, and providing a seamless user experience.

Sample Customers

N11.com, OneMain Financial, China Bank, Halkbank, Kaust

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