Alluvio AppResponse vs Splunk AppDynamics comparison

Riverbed and Splunk are both solutions in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category. Riverbed is ranked #46 with an average rating of 8.0, while Splunk is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2. Riverbed holds a 0.5% mindshare in APM, compared to Splunk’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Riverbed users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

Alluvio AppResponse

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93% willing to recommend

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91% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 23, 2025

Alluvio AppResponse and Splunk AppDynamics are competitors in the network performance monitoring and application performance management fields. While both have strong offerings, Splunk AppDynamics is seen as superior for its comprehensive features and value.

Features: Alluvio AppResponse provides real-time network monitoring, deep packet inspection, and detailed traffic analysis. Splunk AppDynamics offers end-user experience monitoring, application performance metrics, and AI-driven insights for a holistic view of application health.

Room for Improvement: Alluvio could enhance its feature set to match the breadth of Splunk's offerings. It might benefit from advanced AI capabilities and more integration options. Splunk AppDynamics could simplify its setup process, improve its user interface, and offer more out-of-the-box integrations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Alluvio AppResponse tends to offer a simpler deployment model with effective customer service, aiding a smoother onboarding. Splunk AppDynamics, although providing robust support, requires a more complex setup due to its extensive features and customization options.

Pricing and ROI: Alluvio AppResponse has a more accessible pricing structure, leading to a quicker ROI with a lower initial investment. Splunk AppDynamics incurs higher setup costs but justifies the investment for businesses seeking in-depth application insights, offering significant ROI through its advanced analytics and performance improvements.

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Categories and Ranking

Alluvio AppResponse

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

46th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (54th)

Splunk AppDynamics

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

259

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (6th), IT Operations Analytics (2nd), Mobile APM (1st), Container Monitoring (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the mindshare of Alluvio AppResponse is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk AppDynamics is 3.6%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Splunk AppDynamics	3.6%
Alluvio AppResponse	0.5%
Other	95.9%

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

Featured Reviews

Satyam Kumar

Senior Technical Engineer at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

Identifies and analyzes performance issues quickly using in-built AI and ML

With Alluvio AppResponse, there is an in-built analytical analysis with AI and ML, which identifies and provides data such as the number of TCP retransmits, web access time, total connection time out, total connections established, and server-side errors. The RTCC response time composition chart is crucial because it helps pinpoint the issue's origin, whether from the server, network, or application side. It's a superb product when compared to SolarWinds SAM, which is agent-based, while Alluvio AppResponse captures all traffic from the core switch.

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DevendraKumar1

Technology lead at Infosys

Has enabled us to detect issues instantly through alerts and monitor every service from a single dashboard

Splunk requires significantly more improvements compared to Splunk AppDynamics, specifically regarding the licensing aspect. Splunk renews licenses every six months, which is inconvenient. It would be better to have a one-year license to avoid needing to update keys constantly, which can only occur on weekends, making it a burdensome task. Although Splunk is better for certain use cases, Splunk AppDynamics is broader in functionality. Specifically, I want enhancements related to creating dashboards not only for logs or minor services but also for configuration levels, allowing us to check configurations immediately without manually opening the entire code when exceptions arise—a feature I wish to see improved in Splunk, although it may not be necessary for Splunk AppDynamics.

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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

"Ability to see end to end user, application, server, and network response time and throughput data."

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

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

"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."

"Riverbed's product is a superb product."

"The most valuable feature is performance monitoring."

"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."

"We really like the scalability capabilities."

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"AppDynamics is a good tool that offers excellent out-of-the-box dashboards and application topology."

"The feature that is most valuable to us is the snapshot feature. It allows us to get a snapshot of different SQL scripts that are being executed simultaneously and we can identify everything we need on them."

"The most valuable feature is the one that enables you to have visibility into the end-users journey."

"The most valuable feature is the detailed statistics, like the consumer count, for the ActiveMQ server."

"Autodiscovery of application topology, based on real user traffic."

"The best features of AppDynamics would be the code application monitoring capabilities."

"We can view the server activities, including issues in the process, with a single click."

"The features of Splunk AppDynamics that I appreciate most are the business processes."

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Cons

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

"If Alluvio AppResponse reduces its cost, it will be more beneficial for customers to monitor their application and network performance."

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

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

"The initial setup is straightforward, but you have to know a little about the product. It's not for everybody to just plug and play. If you know how the solution is implemented then it is straightforward."

"The reporting models need improvement as most of the time, we have to customize the reports manually."

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

"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."

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"The limitations are often due to the vendors not supplying all the profiling features to AppDynamics."

"The product requires high maintenance."

"The solution's pricing could be improved and made more competitive."

"The way the agentless monitoring and agent monitoring get used is to be decided by the user, but there is no clarification on the setup phase or on how and why to use the aforementioned options."

"I could not find a user-friendly interface for querying, and analytics sometimes gives the wrong results...I feel that analytics could have been better in searching and running the analytical queries."

"If it could have a sub-tool for monitoring Apache Kafka logs, it would save me even more time. There are ways to do it now, but a direct way would be faster and better."

"The scalability could be improved."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"It is costly for small and medium businesses."

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

"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."

"The product’s licencing policy is competitive. However, properly identify and size your needs to get the best rate."

"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."

"As a technical person, and as an application development team, they all understand that this is the right tool for us. But when it comes to budget and financial matters, it takes days and weeks to convince upper management to buy this tool. So they should do something more on licensing costs."

"AppDynamics Browser Real-User Monitoring does have licensing cost associated with it."

"It would be better if there were more solutions incorporated into the base price. "

"AppDynamics is priced on the higher side."

"For those who appreciate the value and had issues with the visibility of the performance of their applications, then the pricing is good. For somebody who does not need it, it can be pricey, but overall, it is worth the money which it costs."

"The pricing is quite comparable to similar solutions in the market. All these solutions at the moment are cheap, but it is like paying for insurance; you pay insurance to avoid major damage."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Performing Arts

15%

Manufacturing Company

Media Company

Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	55
Midsize Enterprise	36
Large Enterprise	194

Questions from the Community

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

The pricing of Riverbed Alluvio AppResponse is really high. Very few customers buy Riverbed because many do not have the sufficient budget. Its pricing is comparatively higher than SolarWinds. Rive...

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What needs improvement with Riverbed SteelCentral AppResponse?

The reporting models need improvement as most of the time, we have to customize the reports manually. Additionally, a feature similar to SolarWinds AppStack, which provides a holistic view of the i...

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What is your primary use case for Riverbed SteelCentral AppResponse?

We are the partner of Riverbed. Once any customer buys the Riverbed product, we deploy and configure it to meet their use cases. Alluvio AppResponse can identify if a page or an application is slow...

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Any advice about APM solutions?

There are many factors and we know little about your requirements (size of org, technology stack, management systems, the scope of implementation). Our goal was to consolidate APM and infra monitor...

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What do you like most about AppDynamics?

The solution saves time and cost.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AppDynamics?

I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten. The solution is highly expensive. Our company pays for the solution on a yearly basis, if we don't add new modules or features to the license, we need ...

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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

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Splunk AppDynamics enhances application performance monitoring with advanced diagnostics and real-time insights, offering seamless end-to-end transaction tracking and infrastructure visibility.

AppDynamics provides critical tools for businesses to analyze application behavior and performance. Through innovative features like transaction snapshot analysis and adaptable dashboards, users can quickly identify and address issues, ensuring high levels of system uptime and efficiency. It is designed to support complex environments including Kubernetes and AWS, enhancing user experience by detecting performance issues early. Despite needing improvements in network monitoring and integration, it remains a robust option for tracking application health.

What are the key features of AppDynamics?

Real-time Performance Monitoring: Offers immediate insights into application behavior.
Business Transaction Tracking: Tracks transactions from start to finish for bottleneck identification.
JVM Memory Monitoring: Provides detailed JVM metrics and memory use information.
Deep-dive Diagnostics: Enables in-depth analysis of code and stack traces.
Adaptable Dashboards: Customizable views for better data interpretation.

How does AppDynamics benefit users?

Improved Incident Resolution: Faster problem detection and solution implementation.
Enhanced Application Performance: Real-time monitoring optimizes system operations.
Comprehensive Visibility: Provides a full view of application infrastructure.
Informed Decision Making: Detailed analytics guide performance improvements.
Customer Satisfaction: Enhances user experience through faster issue resolutions.

In industries like financial services and e-commerce, AppDynamics facilitates performance tracking across distributed systems, optimizing infrastructure to meet consumer demands. It excels in environments needing precise transaction monitoring and is pivotal in delivering high value and satisfaction.

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Sample Customers

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

Cisco, Sony, Nasdaq, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Edmunds.com, Puma, Fox News, DirecTV, Pizza Hut, T-Systems, Cornell University, OpenTable, BITMARCK, Green Mountain Power, Care.com, Overstock, Paddy Power, eHarmony, Kraft, The Motley Fool, The Container Store, and more See more customers

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