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Apica vs Splunk Enterprise Security comparison

Apica and Splunk are both solutions in the Log Management category. Apica is ranked #18 with an average rating of 7.9, while Splunk is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4. Apica holds a 0.2% mindshare in Log Management, compared to Splunk’s 7.8% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Apica users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Splunk users who would recommend it.
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93% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 5, 2025

Splunk Enterprise Security and Apica compete in the domain of data analytics and monitoring solutions. Based on the comparisons, Splunk appears to have the advantage with its advanced data handling features and comprehensive analytics capabilities, while Apica excels in monitoring with its flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Features: Splunk Enterprise Security offers robust searching and analysis for large data volumes, flexible data ingestion from various sources, and powerful visualization tools for operational intelligence. It utilizes schema-on-read and SPL for versatile data handling. Apica focuses on performance monitoring with customizable synthetic checks, diverse protocol monitoring, and impressive alert frameworks.

Room for Improvement: Splunk could improve user-friendly workflows, dashboard flexibility, and visualization customizability, along with better documentation and integration processes. Apica needs enhancements in GUI performance and alert accuracy, possibly benefitting from containerization for management simplicity. Both could align more closely with evolving technology needs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Splunk provides versatile deployment options across public cloud, private cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, with generally responsive customer service but variable in support quality. Apica offers smooth hybrid and public cloud deployments, prioritizes budget-friendly customer service, and could streamline enterprise licensing processes for better usage.

Pricing and ROI: Splunk provides premium features at a high cost, often based on data volume, resulting in a varied ROI depending on organizational needs. Conversely, Apica is noted for its cost-effectiveness, with licensing based on check volumes, delivering a favorable ROI by reducing labor costs and improving error resolution efficiency.

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Categories and Ranking

Apica
Ranking in Log Management
18th
Ranking in IT Operations Analytics
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (17th), Observability Pipeline Software (3rd)
Splunk Enterprise Security
Ranking in Log Management
1st
Ranking in IT Operations Analytics
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
303
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of Apica is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk Enterprise Security is 7.8%, down from 12.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Noorul Mustafa Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Validates content and perform login functionalities on front-end applications
First of all, it will depend on the type of application. If it's a web application, I would recommend implementing it in your lower environment first and checking for functionality. If you are satisfied, then push it to the higher environments. Apica has detected server-related issues and various web application-related issues promptly, alerting us in a timely manner. This allowed us to implement automation within our processes, ensuring comprehensive performance monitoring from failure detection to recovery. It was pretty easy to learn. I attended a couple of sessions with team members. They provided knowledge transfer, which took about a week. After that, I was able to onboard the company. However, for minor issues, I would still contact them. If you're a quick learner, it could take just a couple of weeks to get the hang of it. You can integrate Apica architect into your system because they provide APIs. With these APIs, you can utilize Apica where and when it's needed. For instance, you can create your own microservices to automate tasks or integrate it with tools like Postman. This flexibility allows you to embed Apica into various automation processes or any other functionalities you require. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
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ROBERT-CHRISTIAN - PeerSpot reviewer
Has many predefined correlation rules and is brilliant for investigation and log analysis
It is very complicated to write your own correlation rules without the help of Splunk support. What Splunk could do better is to create an API to the standard SIEM tools, such as Microsoft Sentinel. The idea would be to make it less painful. In ELK Stack, Kibana is the query language with which you can search log files. I believe Splunk has also a query language in which they search their log files, but once you have identified the log file that you want to use for further security correlation, you want to very quickly transport that into your SIEM tool, such as Microsoft Sentinel. That is something that Splunk could make a little bit less painful because it is a lot of effort to find that log file and forward it. An API with Microsoft Sentinel or a similar SIEM tool would be a good idea.
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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

"It helps with releases because we monitor them in staging. We can tell if something is critically wrong before it gets into production, e.g., if it was load related or function related and also what was different in the dev stage. It then alerts us straightaway inside of our production monitors once it has been released. Therefore, it has improved how we run our systems since we monitor multiple environments."
"It is easy to set up and configure."
"I like the transcript download feature. And with UI scripting, it's helpful that Apica handles a lot of the backend work automatically. I don't have to tag everything manually, though I can tag elements later if needed. It's really good at recording the steps."
"It uses a basic scripting language, which is easy to learn and customize as needed. Compared to LoadRunner, I found writing and customizing code much easier in Apica."
"It is easy for beginners to learn and use Apica."
"One of the biggest advantages of moving to Apica is the ability get to a hybrid model with the architecture in the cloud and our agents on-prem. We also have access to Apica's cloud agent across the globe. That has changed the way that we have our load testing setup at this point. Previously, it was always internal. Now, with this change in the way it is implemented for load testing, we can test anywhere across the globe and from the list of agents available within Apica's cloud. If I don't have an agent available in a second location, it just takes an email to their customer support, then it is spun up within 24 hours. That flexibility has changed the way that we perceive our load tests, not just in the US, but globally."
"There are several features that are really good. The first one is the flexibility and the advanced configuration that Apica offers when it comes to configuring synthetic checks. It provides the ability to customize how the check should be performed and it is very flexible in the number of synthetic locations that it can use. It allows us to run scripts from different locations all over the world, and they have a really good number of these locations."
"With the ZebraTester, the ability to have and store dynamic variables, when setting up the monitors, means you can extract that value and use it in a subsequent service call. This is something that has made our lives easier... This is one of the features that I like the most because it helps us in configuring these services, in a certain flow, without the need to re-record the whole thing."
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"The search engine and indexes are fast and optimized, and the report generation dashboard is user-friendly."
"It gives us good visibility into multiple environments, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid; irrespective of platform."
"Splunk is extremely flexible, which allows us to create custom visualizations along with other customizations."
"Visualizations helped the organisation with a better understanding of its KPIs."
"Compared to IBM QRadar, Splunk Enterprise Security offers faster alert resolution."
"It allows us to digest the information, the data, the different data streams, so we can make decisions based upon information that we receive, and it is pretty robust."
"Splunk Enterprise Security helped improve our organization’s ability to ingest and normalize data."
"Splunk Enterprise Security allows us to create custom dashboards by changing fonts and modifying widgets."
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Cons

"We could use more detailed information in the request and response sections."
"If you are adding any input file, the tool fails to capture the path."
"Alerting needs improvement. It's a little noisy. It needs some better options. Currently, they have an issue, when you set up a synthetic monitor, you can set up where it's monitoring from, a data center that Apica owns."
"I have noticed that the tool isn't widely recognized outside our organization. Also, there aren't any tutorials or dedicated resources for this tool, making it challenging for newcomers to learn. It would be beneficial if someone experienced with it could provide guidance."
"It is difficult to create a script using ZebraTester."
"We have been focused on reducing polling times for synthetic checks. We have gone from 10 minutes down to five minutes for a pretty broad swath, but there is some appetite to reduce that further, which could be an improvement."
"Apica was a relatively new tool when I started using it. Although Apica had good documentation, it still felt less developed or advanced than a tool like LoadRunner."
"Learning the tool has always been a little difficult from a scripting perspective because the framework is proprietary and unique. Once we became used to what it does and how to perform it, then it became easier for my team and me. I would like to see some of the testing steps be part of a more well-known language, like Java or Python. That would be a big improvement."
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"Sometimes, there is latency in the logs."
"Splunk Enterprise Security is complicated in terms of developing specific cybersecurity use cases."
"The configuration could be better."
"The price has room for improvement."
"Splunk could improve its default machine-learning models. Also, Splunk Enterprise's native threat intelligence isn't that good. I prefer a custom threat intelligence model."
"I feel as though a major focus of upcoming releases should be set on Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, and I would enjoy to see more security focused add-ons and apps developed by the vendor."
"The CIM model is the method Splunk uses to normalize data and categorize its important parts, but it is quite complex."
"I haven't found a way for me to create my own plugins and integrate them into Splunk, but this isn't necessarily a limitation; it could simply be a lack of knowledge on my part."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The level of alerting accuracy has saved us time and money in operational costs. Overall, it has automated a lot of the manual efforts which have been more complex with some of our other scripting tools or monitors. So, it brings things together by doing things faster and saves us money."
"The pricing is very reasonable, but it is not cheap."
"The product is less expensive compared to LoadRunner."
"Apica is pretty cost-effective if you buy both solutions together: Synthetic and LoadTest. If you are going for one solution, the cost is on par with any tool in the market."
"License management is another area that Apica could do better. We have already had these conversations with our account teams. This is something that they are looking at largely improving in upcoming releases. I believe that this is already on their roadmap."
"The tool is completely free and open source. I've been using it for about two and a half years and installed it on both my personal and client machines without needing a license. All features are available for use without any hidden fees."
"The pricing and licensing are very reasonable. At the end of the day, you are using their technology/software and getting X amount of checks for a very decent value. As for discounts, they try to meet your budgets as much as they can. For example, if you need 100 checks and you have X amount of budget for it, then they will try and get down to that price. Costing-wise, it is a reasonably cost product. They will always try and come down to your price if you need them to come down to it by knocking off certain areas."
"The pricing is fair. It is neither too cheap nor too expensive."
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"In terms of pricing, I believe Splunk is unreasonably costly for the majority of mid and small-sized companies."
"I've heard Splunk is often preferred over other options, but the cost can be prohibitive for smaller organizations."
"Splunk licensing model might seem expensive but with all the gain in functionalities you will have compared to traditional SIEM solutions I think it’s worth the price."
"It is not cheap."
"Further reductions would be fantastic, and I believe that more and more people would flock to it."
"My customers have found the price of the solution to be high."
"The price can always be lower, but it is fair at the moment. The cost efficiencies depend on the licensing and how much data we are bringing in. We have a fairly large footprint, so it is cost-effective."
"Its pricing model can be improved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
37%
Insurance Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Media Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apica Synthetic?
The GUI is powerful and doesn't require scripting or regular expressions. It has a vast finder for correlation, which is easier than other tools like JMeter and LoadRunner. It's also easy to integr...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apica Synthetic?
I know Apica is an expensive solution, but it is worth the money for the service it provides.
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What needs improvement with Apica Synthetic?
Apica is costly, and there's no way to test mobile applications through Apica. You can test mobile applications through other platforms. However, Apica is only for APIs and applications.
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What SOC product do you recommend?
For tools I’d recommend: -SIEM- LogRhythm -SOAR- Palo Alto XSOAR Doing commercial w/o both (or at least an XDR) is asking to miss details that are critical, and ending up a statistic. Also, rememb...
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What is a better choice, Splunk or Azure Sentinel?
It would really depend on (1) which logs you need to ingest and (2) what are your use cases Splunk is easy for ingestion of anything, but the charge per GB/Day Indexed and it gets expensive as log ...
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How does Splunk compare with Azure Monitor?
Splunk handles a high amount of data very well. We use Splunk to capture information and as an aggregator for monitoring information from different sources. Splunk is very good at alerting us if we...
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Also Known As

Apica LoadTest, Apica Synthetic
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Overview

Apica offers a unified platform to remove complexity and cost associated with data management. You collect, control, store, and observe your data and can quickly identify and resolve performance issues before they impact the end-user. Apica Ascent swiftly analyzes telemetry data in real-time, enabling prompt issue resolution, while automated root cause analysis, powered by machine learning, streamlines troubleshooting in complex distributed systems. The platform simplifies data collection by automating and managing agents through the platform’s Fleet product. Its Flow product simplifies and optimizes pipeline control with AI and ML to help you easily understand complex workflows. Its Store component allows you to never run out of storage space while you index and store machine data centrally on one platform and reduce costs, and remediate faster. Observe offers modern observability data management, helping you with MELT data, effortless dashboarding, and seamless integration of synthetic and real data.

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Splunk Enterprise Security is widely used for security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and log monitoring. It centralizes log management, offers security analytics, and ensures compliance, enhancing the overall security posture of organizations.

Companies leverage Splunk Enterprise Security to monitor endpoints, networks, and users, detecting anomalies, brute force attacks, and unauthorized access. They use it for fraud detection, machine learning, and real-time alerts within their SOCs. The platform enhances visibility and correlates data from multiple sources to identify security threats efficiently. Key features include comprehensive dashboards, excellent reporting capabilities, robust log aggregation, and flexible data ingestion. Users appreciate its SIEM capabilities, threat intelligence, risk-based alerting, and correlation searches. Highly scalable and stable, it suits multi-cloud environments, reducing alert volumes and speeding up investigations.

What are the key features?
  • Comprehensive Dashboards: Provide a holistic view of security operations.
  • Flexible Data Ingestion: Supports various data sources for better analysis.
  • Robust Log Aggregation: Centralizes log management for easier monitoring.
  • Machine Learning Toolkit: Enhances threat detection and prediction capabilities.
  • SIEM Capabilities: Integrates security information and event management.
  • Threat Intelligence: Utilizes external information to improve security measures.
  • Risk-Based Alerting: Prioritizes alerts based on the risk they pose.
  • Correlation Searches: Identifies and correlates security events effectively.
What benefits or ROI should users look for?
  • Enhanced Visibility: Improves monitoring across endpoints, networks, and users.
  • Faster Incident Response: Speeds up identification and resolution of security issues.
  • Reduced Alert Volumes: Lowers false positives and enhances signal-to-noise ratio.
  • Scalability: Adapts to growing and changing security needs.
  • Improved Security Operations: Integrates multiple security facets into one platform.

Splunk Enterprise Security is implemented across industries like finance, healthcare, and retail. Financial institutions use it for fraud detection and compliance, while healthcare organizations leverage its capabilities to safeguard patient data. Retailers deploy it to protect customer information and ensure secure transactions.

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Sample Customers

HBO, JPMC, Morgan Stanley, Xander, EA Sports, Volvo
Splunk has more than 7,000 customers spread across over 90 countries. These customers include Telenor, UniCredit, ideeli, McKenney's, Tesco, and SurveyMonkey.
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