Mezmo vs Splunk Cloud Platform comparison

The compared Mezmo and Splunk solutions aren't in the same category. Mezmo is ranked #7 in OPS , and holds a 3.1% mindshare in the category. Splunk is ranked #3 in DV , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Mezmo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

Splunk Cloud Platform

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Mezmo and Splunk Cloud Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Mezmo

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (75th), Log Management (57th), Observability Pipeline Software (7th)

Splunk Cloud Platform

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Visualization (3rd), IT Alerting and Incident Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Systems Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Mezmo is designed for Observability Pipeline Software and holds a mindshare of 3.1%, down 3.3% compared to last year.
Splunk Cloud Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Data Visualization, holds 1.0% mindshare, up 0.7% since last year.

Observability Pipeline Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mezmo	3.1%
Cribl	39.4%
Onum	12.0%
Other	45.5%

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Data Visualization Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Splunk Cloud Platform	1.0%
Tableau Enterprise	9.6%
Qlik Sense	4.8%
Other	84.6%

Data Visualization

Featured Reviews

Theodore Omtzigt

President and Founder at STILLWATER SUPERCOMPUTING INC

It consolidates all logs into one place and provides required features and functionalities

Every once in a while, our IBM cloud operational implementation gets behind. Sometimes, when we have a customer event, we do not get access to the latest logs for about 30 minutes, particularly for the sites that are heavily utilized. This is clearly not good. It is impossible to do RCA when you can't look at the logs that pertain to the time period in which the event occurred. It could be more of an operational problem than a feature problem. I don't have visibility about whether it is a LogDNA issue or just an operational issue.

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Vanga Sainithinreddy

Programmer Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Log analysis has transformed incident resolution and now boosts daily development productivity

I wish Splunk Cloud Platform is a little more scalable. Whenever we are trying to scale up our storage, currently it stores the logs up to three months. If we want to search for prior logs after three months, we cannot find it because it stores the logs only up to three months. Suppose an incident has come up and changed to a PRB, and that PRB was created more than five or six months back, we will not be able to find the root cause because logs will be deleted automatically after three months. That is one thing I wish it to be scalable. It is not beginner-friendly because all the information or the payload that it sends or shows is kind of concatenated, compressed, and everything. To get used to it will take some time, but you will get used to it with time. It is a best tool, and I would recommend it. I wish Splunk Cloud Platform did not search all of the logs. If you were to search with the primary key of a claim number, it searches with hundreds or millions of similar entities, so it takes a lot of time to search that particular log which I am trying to search. The searching time is a little more. We occasionally face a little bit of server issues, but the customer support is helpful. We lose some time as well in that server downtime.

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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 haven't had anything yet that we couldn't do through LogDNA."

"The solution aggregates all event streams, so that if there are any issues, it's all in the same interface."

"LogDNA consolidates all logs into one place, which is super valuable."

"With LogDNA, which brings all the logs together in an interleaved stream, it allows us to take a transaction and relate it to other contextual events making the gathering of evidence for auditors and our internal RCA much more productive."

"In terms of the benefits of the product, I would say it is my go-to tool."

"For my current requirements, the tool theme seems to be meeting my requirements, from a cost and requirements perspective."

"We have seen a return on investment as we observed a 50 to 60 percent reduction in manual SOC work, which allows freeing staff for higher-value tasks."

"Their promise to users is scalability and availability."

"This is a complete log reporting tool."

"We only buy the services we need. We don't have to pay for other things we don't."

"Splunk has sped up our response and reduced the time we spend manually monitoring any logs for ticketing tools or servers. It saves us around two hours daily."

"I have done health checks several times now, and those have been very valuable in getting more information about what is going on in my platform. There are also recommendations on what is going on in my environment."

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Cons

"Every once in a while, our IBM cloud operational implementation gets behind. Sometimes, when we have a customer event, we do not get access to the latest logs for about 30 minutes, particularly for the sites that are heavily utilized. This is clearly not good. It is impossible to RCA when you can't look at the logs that pertain to the time period in which the event occurred. It could be more of an operational problem than a feature problem. I don't have visibility about whether it is a LogDNA issue or just an operational issue."

"No ability to encapsulate a query or a filter, and communicate or share that among the team."

"Scalability could be improved; we are using it through the IBM cloud deployment and on some of the data centers that are very heavily used, there is a significant lag in the event stream, sometimes 10, 15 minutes behind, which makes the RCA impossible."

"From an enterprise standpoint, we are more limited in terms of what data we can export and how we can present it."

"First-time users may struggle with the user interface. When I first used Splunk, I entered my username and password. After that, we get a dashboard on the left side with apps. At the top, you can click the gear icon to view the settings. Within those settings, there's a distributed console option with several settings. It's a bit overwhelming for a beginner. The user knows what they want and can search for it in the search bar. If I see several apps, my first instinct is to scroll down to find the app, or perhaps you will find that search and report. That bugged me when I was learning."

"Splunk currently manages the components, which restricts our ability to access them directly."

"Although there is documentation available, it is really hard for me to find relevant topics on what it is that I'm searching for."

"There could be better searches, but mainly, it needs to improve the performance with a vast amount of data. That will make it better and easier to use."

"The Splunk interface is on-premises, so we have limited access to Splunk Cloud. Splunk support is not so good on Splunk Cloud. The Splunk side of the Splunk Cloud should also be more customizable. Integrating Splunk UBA, Splunk Phantom, and Splunk Cloud is also a bit difficult."

"The expensive nature of the product is an area of concern that needs to be considered for improvement."

"The return on investment with Splunk Cloud Platform has been poor. There is a significant possibility we will be replacing it in the next quarter or two."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing was negotiated through Trustwave and for our first contract in three years, we got a good deal."

"The cost of the Splunk Cloud Platform is high, and in addition to the standard licensing fee, we also have a premium support fee."

"Splunk Cloud Platform fell within our budget so we pulled the trigger and implemented it."

"Splunk Cloud Platform is more expensive than some of its competitors, but it offers a wider range of features."

"I do not know what that is anymore. I have not been involved with that for a couple of years, but I know we are paying a lot."

"It is not that expensive."

"The certifications are costly."

"The licensing is based on the amount of data that we send to the cloud on a daily basis."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

18%

Transportation Company

18%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

13%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	52

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What do you like most about Splunk Cloud Platform?

Splunk has sped up our response and reduced the time we spend manually monitoring any logs for ticketing tools or servers. It saves us around two hours daily.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk Cloud Platform?

We think that the price of the product is quite reasonable.

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What needs improvement with Splunk Cloud Platform?

Splunk Cloud Platform can be improved by having better multi-cloud integration for AWS, Azure, and GCP metrics and events out of the box. It should offer more cost-efficient storage retention optio...

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Also Known As

LogDNA

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Overview

Today’s enterprises must manage a massive amount of machine data. They require a platform that enables engineering teams to deliberately route and store structured and unstructured data for different teams with unique use cases. Legacy platforms weren’t made for this moment.
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Mezmo, formerly LogDNA, lets organizations ingest, process, route, analyze, and store all of their log data. Purpose-built for modern engineering teams—including developers, SREs, IT Operations, and Security Engineers—the Mezmo platform is trusted by thousands of companies for SaaS, cloud, and hybrid applications.

Mezmo

Splunk Cloud Platform enhances operational efficiency with streamlined log management and real-time data analysis, offering customizable dashboards, seamless system integration, and a user-friendly interface that simplifies infrastructure management.

Splunk Cloud Platform stands out for its robust indexing and powerful search capabilities, delivering end-to-end visibility across environments. AI-driven security measures enhance cybersecurity intelligence, while its flexible log management reduces resolution times. The platform integrates effortlessly with diverse systems, supporting centralized log management, security monitoring, and application performance analysis. Users leverage its comprehensive analytics for troubleshooting, alerting, and visualization, optimizing costs and ensuring compliance with unified data sources.

What are the key features of Splunk Cloud Platform?

Customizable Dashboards: Personalized insights with adaptable visualizations.
Powerful Search Capabilities: Advanced search functions that simplify data retrieval.
Seamless Integration: Easily connects with various systems to consolidate data.
Quick Setup: Accelerated deployment process, reducing time to value.
AI-driven Security Measures: Advanced protection with automated threat detection.
Real-Time Data Analysis: Instant insights for timely decision-making.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes reduce workload.
Reduced Resolution Times: Faster issue identification and resolution.
Cost-Effectiveness: Optimize resources and reduce expenses.
End-to-End Visibility: Comprehensive understanding across environments.
Flexibility in Log Management: Adaptable to business needs with ease.

In many industries, Splunk Cloud Platform is implemented primarily for unified log management, cybersecurity initiatives, and application performance monitoring. Businesses utilize it to streamline IT operations, integrate data sources, and leverage insights for troubleshooting and strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance and optimized resource use.

Splunk

Sample Customers

Instacart, Asics, Lime, Salesforce

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