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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Hemanthreddy Vakiti

Data Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Centralized logs have transformed payment issue troubleshooting and now streamline incident resolution

Splunk Cloud Platform holds only three months' worth of data. If you try to search for more than three months or prior to three months, it wouldn't store the values because the data stores a large number of data. I believe that's the limit for us. I believe having flexible memory would ease us because whenever we face an incident, if we want to look for this occurrence or root cause, if it is prior to three months, we wouldn't have proper logs to check. I wish it would take a little less time and not search through unnecessary things. Of course, querying depends on the developer's knowledge, but storage is also an issue because I feel memory is not flexible enough. If we try to increase our memory, it will charge us a considerable amount of money.

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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

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

"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."

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

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

"Splunk is a very user-friendly tool and it's very extensive compared to other tools."

"Alerts are a huge benefit because we can customize them to each business unit's needs."

"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."

"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."

"The best features of Splunk Cloud Platform include its powerful analytics and intuitive user interface, and I particularly appreciate how it simplifies complex data operations."

"Splunk Cloud's most valuable features are log aggregations, dashboarding, business management, reporting, and business controls, and it has awesome indexing and the solution is always improving."

"Splunk Cloud Platform's most valuable features are enterprise security and ticketing integration."

"For my purposes, I like the ability to aggregate lots of data from different sources. I like being able to report for management and being able to get alerts on thresholds being out of sync."

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Cons

"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."

"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."

"The Search Processing Language of Splunk Cloud Platform has a steep learning curve."

"Every time they launch new versions, we experience a few bugs. The most recent version had a couple of bugs in the databases. We contacted the vendor and got assistance solving these bugs, so the environment is more stable."

"The on-premises version of Splunk includes all the integrations, while the Cloud platform lacks certain integrations and is limited in terms of the number of supported apps."

"Splunk should offer various options for real-time monitoring."

"Pricing is too high for Splunk Cloud Platform."

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

"Splunk support isn't so great. It takes a lot of time for them to respond."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is not that expensive."

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

"I would rate the cost an eight out of ten, with ten being the most costly."

"We were on ingest. We were on-prem, and when we switched to the cloud, we went to an SVC model, and that has been a huge help. We are now able to ingest more data than before."

"It is a touchy subject because we are locked into it. That goes back to the rehydrating data. We cannot have the retention that we want to store for legal and compliance purposes because that is seven years' worth of data for some of the indexes, so we ship them off into S3 buckets and install them there, at which point they are invisible to Splunk, so we have to rehydrate them, but we cannot rehydrate those pockets into Splunk Cloud. We have to rehydrate them into a self-hosted version of Splunk, which can take days to set up and get going. I would not call Splunk's licensing and pricing predatory, but they have made it very difficult to maintain the independence of your own data."

"The price is something that people complain about."

"There are additional features that you would need to purchase depending on your use case."

"It was a good model."

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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	20
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	51

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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?

I don't see any new requirements in terms of improvements for Splunk Cloud Platform at this time. Splunk's dashboarding, reporting, and visualizations are evolving at a larger scale with the new Sp...

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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.

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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.

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