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AppDynamics Database Monitoring vs Splunk APM comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 24, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

AppDynamics Database Monito...
Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Splunk APM
Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability
13th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the mindshare of AppDynamics Database Monitoring is 0.3%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk APM is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability
 

Featured Reviews

Siva Jp - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 12, 2024
Helps the application team improve the user experience and reduce the impact of any problems
We used Dynatrace, which comes with full-stack observability. Full-stack observability has evolved to the point where, competitively, you can ask how AppDynamics and Dynatrace compare. Dynatrace takes a slight lead here. It can do dynamic baselining and anomaly detection. It gives a little more transactional insights and is more comprehensive. There's a slight difference, but not a major impact, in terms of database monitoring on both tools. They are both competitive products. One way they try to compete is in terms of APIs, but the only difference I see is that AppDynamics has a slight advantage in one area. We don't have multiple agents, we go with the concept of one agent. Second, Dynatrace leads in observability, integrating with other on-premises and cloud systems. They are both competitive enough in the same pricing range. They are not so different, they are both in the same range. If you go and negotiate, they are the same.
Lakshmi Padaga - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 28, 2024
Collaborates performance metrics with log data to pinpoint the exact cause of issues and offers error detection
Splunk APM is a robust tool with many capabilities. There are always areas for potential improvement to enhance its functionality and user experience. For Splunk APM, there could be simplified navigation, like streamlining the user interface to make navigation more intuitive for our users, especially those new to APM, which can enhance usability. We can provide more customization options for dashboards and visualizations to help users tailor the platform to their specific needs. There could be more integration capabilities with a wider range of third-party tools and platforms would also be beneficial. By focusing on these areas, Splunk APM can enhance its value proposition, improve user satisfaction, and better meet the evolving needs of organizations monitoring their application performance.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of AppDynamics Database Monitoring are you can configure the performance and see in real-time what is exactly happening with the applications. Additionally, the dashboards are good."
"The product is easy to install, it took about half an hour. The use and the configurations are simple as well."
"We were able to correct problems, which led to an increase in availability, time savings, and performance for our solutions."
"The dashboards are very well-defined."
"AppDynamics Database Monitoring's most valuable feature is the ability of the out-of-the-box to update the information, provide various metrics, and possibly include custom metrics."
"Database scaling or migration projects play a supportive role throughout the development, monitoring, and troubleshooting phases."
"Knowing which tables on the database were working the most was valuable. It helped the client understand where they need to focus. They streamlined a lot of their queries and brought the resource usage down. It helped them to find long-running queries. They rewrote them completely so that they don't take as long and the application performs better."
"The product is stable and the technical support is good."
"The product's deployment phase is good and very easy because it is done with OpenTelemetry for most of the parts."
"It is a good tool. It allows you to set alerts for application and infrastructure monitoring, and it allows you to create dashboards."
"The volume it handles is very good, including the number of metrics, the volume number of traces, and more."
"The features are pretty much ready out of the box."
"The features are pretty much ready out of the box."
"The solution's service map feature allows us to have a holistic overview and to see quickly where the issues are."
"The most valuable feature is dashboard creation."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
 

Cons

"The setup, implementation and use are clumsy and need to be refined."
"The application monitoring needs improvement. It needs to be easier for someone who isn't a proficient developer."
"The product lost its place as an industry leader."
"The solution needs to support IBM products."
"The day-to-day activities should be less complicated so that anyone can manage it."
"AppDynamics Database Monitoring would be a better product if it could support new technology, such as cloud technology. Even Dynatrace lacks support for newer technologies."
"I have found it sometimes a bit difficult to trace the transaction all the way through to the application. I'm not sure if that problem is on the database side or on the application side, but that would be something that I would like to be improved. The traceability from the application to the database, sometimes, is a bit of a challenge. If you're using AppDynamics, with the Java agent, for instance, you need to be able to trace it through."
"The product's drawback is the licensing pricing. It could be better."
"I've been using the Splunk query language, and it can be a bit time-consuming to set up the queries I need."
"Splunk's functionality could be improved by adding database connectors for other platforms like AWS and Azure."
"Splunk APM should include a better correlation between resources and infrastructure monitoring."
"They can improve the flow system and the keyword language. It has predefined keywords, but they can be improved."
"The licensing model is expensive. We need to monitor the amount of data ingested because the cost is based on the data collected."
"Splunk isn't an ideal tool for application performance management due to the extensive setup required."
"There are always areas for potential improvement to enhance its functionality and user experience."
"We currently lack log analysis capabilities in Splunk APM."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have purchased a few licenses for AppDynamics Database Monitoring and the price is high."
"It could be a bit lower, but looking at the scalability, functionality, and other things, you can understand why AppDynamics is so expensive as compared to some of the cheaper products that don't have that full single pane of glass they've got. Dynatrace has got three different elements that you need to log into just to get a full view, which is not so good, and because of that, it is a bit cheaper."
"We have a license-based solution. That means you need a license for each server you monitor."
"AppDynamics Database Monitoring requires a license for database monitoring and other features, while Dynatrace provides monitoring and other features out of the box without additional costs. Sometimes this makes it more challenging to pitch AppDynamics Database Monitoring to customers, especially because you need to buy a separate license. As an implementer, I have yet to learn about the pricing for AppDynamics Database Monitoring. Pricing is taken care of by the sales team."
"One of the main downsides to the solution is its cost."
"There is an annual cost for the use of this solution."
"The licensing scheme is very complex. They need to make it easier."
"In terms of pricing, I feel that when you compare the benefits that we get to the price that we paid, it is reasonable."
"Splunk APM is expensive."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"Splunk APM is a very cost-efficient solution."
"The price of Slunk APM is less than some of its competitors."
"Splunk offers a 14-day free trial and after that, we have to pay but the cost is reasonable."
"The pricing is based on several factors, including the scale of deployment."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
36%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Retailer
11%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AppDynamics Database Monitoring?
Database scaling or migration projects play a supportive role throughout the development, monitoring, and troubleshooting phases.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AppDynamics Database Monitoring?
The price is not cheap, however, considering the benefits and the price ratio, I would rate it nine out of ten.
What needs improvement with AppDynamics Database Monitoring?
Based on my experience, some databases like Couchbase, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB require a little bit of enhancement as they are newer and not as widely used as other databases. The limitations are o...
What do you like most about SignalFx?
The most valuable feature is dashboard creation.
What needs improvement with SignalFx?
Splunk APM is a robust tool with many capabilities. There are always areas for potential improvement to enhance its functionality and user experience. For Splunk APM, there could be simplified navi...
What is your primary use case for SignalFx?
We use Splunk in APM to monitor our applications. So, we integrated it into our systems to enhance our monitoring and observing capabilities, especially for our microservices. So, we have used Splu...
 

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