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Apache Superset vs Splunk Enterprise Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Apache Superset
Ranking in Data Visualization
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Splunk Enterprise Platform
Ranking in Data Visualization
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
IT Alerting and Incident Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Data Visualization category, the mindshare of Apache Superset is 4.9%, down from 10.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk Enterprise Platform is 1.6%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Visualization Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Apache Superset4.9%
Splunk Enterprise Platform1.6%
Other93.5%
Data Visualization
 

Featured Reviews

MP
Founder & CEO at Lanzar
Have saved significant operational costs and streamlined alert-driven analytics with customizable dashboards
I definitely see some disadvantages in Apache Superset, particularly in the tagging feature which is not up to the mark, creating a little bit of mess for the administrators. We work with a Role-Based Access Control feature in the product. I assess this feature as good; they have permissions which are in more plain English, but there is a little bit of convenience missed out because if I have to create a super user apart from admin, I need to add all the permissions manually.
FK
SOC A2 at Innodata-ISOGEN
Has streamlined data integration and enabled real-time dashboard visualizations through a powerful search engine
Splunk Enterprise Platform has a vast and versatile powerful search engine with which I can handle all queries, and creating use cases and the search and dashboard is the main selling point, allowing me to visualize live dashboards. The platform has a powerful search engine, allowing the integration of custom AI such as ChatGPT. Splunk Enterprise Platform also has its own Phantom as a SOAR, which is much more refined and gives more accurate results than any other AI integrated SIM tool. In anomaly detection, I can live track anomalies and change the registry. Splunk Enterprise Platform serves as a time-saving solution because integrating other sources such as Syslog or router switch firewall is much easier.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Apache Superset allows us to set up alerts; for instance, if the failure rate exceeds 1.5%, we receive an alert to address the issue with our integration partners."
"I see savings from using Apache Superset in both time and money, particularly with the cost reduced by roughly 99% compared to Tableau where we previously paid almost 50k annually."
"The most valuable feature of Apache Superset is the easy way to configure dashboards as reports or analyses and it's easy to use and intuitive. Users do not need a lot of training to use the solution."
"It's very easy, reliable, and trustable because it's an Apache open-source product."
"I see savings from using Apache Superset in both time and money, particularly with the cost reduced by roughly 99% compared to Tableau where we previously paid almost 50k annually."
"When you click on any chart, you can apply the filter without any effort."
"Apache Superset is a lightweight reporting tool with a lot of functions and flexibility, where you can build the dataset, build charts, and dashboards from the user interface."
"Being able to quickly build standard dashboards around relational data in Apache Superset provides tremendous visibility for everyone on the team."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform is an easy-to-use and easy-to-configure solution."
"The product's most valuable feature is the ability to explain the values and provide insights into transactions."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the analytics part."
"I found the incident notification to be very helpful."
"Splunk is very flexible in handling various formats of data as long as basic rules are adhered to."
"What I find the most valuable about the platform is its DB Connect and its versatility in general. I also like its adaptability to any use case when it comes to collecting and analyzing data."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform is a good tool to have, but it is expensive."
"The most valuable feature I've found in the Splunk Enterprise Platform is its log readability and filtering capabilities. The filters on the left side are particularly useful, allowing me to quickly narrow down the data to what's relevant for any application or server service. The interesting fields feature helps me get the values I need most of the time."
 

Cons

"When comparing Apache Superset with Elasticsearch and Solar Search, it lacks some features that come with Elasticsearch, such as Kibana."
"The platform's reporting feature needs enhancement."
"With Apache Superset, we had some problems with the permissions when we had too many users."
"Building a full-fledged product or software as a service might be cumbersome due to performance limitations."
"Dark mode would be the main thing I would like; it does not really work because the chart text cannot be white in a dark mode setup, so it is not feasible."
"I definitely see some disadvantages in Apache Superset, particularly in the tagging feature which is not up to the mark, creating a little bit of mess for the administrators."
"One potential area for improvement in Apache Superset is that it must be installed in a dedicated Docker image, which could be a limitation since the goal is to embed Apache Superset in a product offering."
"Apache Superset could be improved by enhancing its interactivity and engagement capabilities."
"It's not easy or feasible to reach out to Splunk directly."
"The only problem I have with Splunk Enterprise Platform is that sometimes when I update a review, it takes time to receive confirmation emails."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform should include more integrations with other security tools."
"Splunk can be used primarily to port log files, allowing for easy and quick management of large amounts of logs. However, this can also be a drawback due to the configuration, parsing, and dashboard creation limitations. Communication is stream-based, which means you need to do a lot of pre-emptive setup to get a nice export."
"Pricing is an area that needs improvement, as it is considered high."
"The Splunk Processing Language (SPL) poses a steep learning curve for new users."
"The tool lacked in providing a shareable format. I had to use pivot tables and manually parse and edit the data to create a visualization-friendly format. It was helpful when we had an issue. What would make it stronger is if it were more proactive. For example, if it highlighted major incidents and their impact on users without digging through notifications, that would be better. Typically, the first question we get is, "Oh, we had an incident. How bad was it? How many customers were impacted?" So having that information pop up from the notification would be helpful."
"There is room for improvement in terms of scalability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Apache Superset is open-source and free."
"Apache Superset is an open-source solution."
"Apache Superset has a three-year licensing model."
"The price of Apache Superset is less than some of its competitors."
"The product is expensive, and the cost depends on the amount of data ingestion."
"I rate the product's pricing a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is a very pricey tool."
"I have heard from my managers that Splunk Enterprise Platform is an expensive solution."
"The tool is expensive."
"The solution's pricing increases with the amount of data used. This pricing model is acceptable because it aligns with the security features provided. It ensures that the price reflects the level of security and the amount of data we're managing."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"If you exceed your licensed limit, the product will issue a warning, typically a five-license warning. Additionally, they send daily email notifications informing you about the breach. This prompts you to consider options such as minimizing logs or acquiring additional licensing to address the issue."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing around seven or eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Healthcare Company
10%
Hospitality Company
10%
Insurance Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache Superset?
It is a good visual solution tool in an open-source category.
What needs improvement with Apache Superset?
I definitely see some disadvantages in Apache Superset, particularly in the tagging feature which is not up to the mark, creating a little bit of mess for the administrators. We work with a Role-Ba...
What do you like most about Splunk Enterprise Platform?
The most valuable features of the solution are the load balancing technique, the forwarding technique, and SSL certification.
What needs improvement with Splunk Enterprise Platform?
From what I have noticed across all SIEM platforms, they are beginning to incorporate AI capabilities, which is an aspect that I think Splunk could enhance. Microsoft Sentinel, for example, feature...
What is your primary use case for Splunk Enterprise Platform?
We have been working with Splunk Enterprise Platform for two years. Currently, we have been running Splunk in our SOC for two years, but we have not used the Machine Learning Toolkit yet. I believe...
 

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