ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs Splunk AppDynamics comparison

ExtraHop Networks and Splunk are both solutions in the IT Operations Analytics category. ExtraHop Networks is ranked #14, while Splunk is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.1. ExtraHop Networks holds a 3.3% mindshare in IOA, compared to Splunk’s 13.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExtraHop Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 23, 2025

Splunk AppDynamics and ExtraHop Reveal(x) compete in IT monitoring and analytics. Splunk AppDynamics leads with its integration capabilities, while ExtraHop's real-time threat detection appeals to security-focused IT environments.

Features: Splunk AppDynamics offers application performance management, detailed machine learning insights, and comprehensive application performance analytics. ExtraHop Reveal(x) excels in advanced network traffic analysis, real-time threat detection, and delivering superior security insights.

Room for Improvement: Splunk AppDynamics could enhance real-time threat detection, streamline initial setup, and broaden security features. ExtraHop Reveal(x) may benefit from expanding its integration capabilities, enhancing machine learning analytics, and improving application performance management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Splunk AppDynamics facilitates deployment through well-documented processes and effective support, aiding smoother transitions. ExtraHop Reveal(x) features a quicker setup and robust support, favoring technically adept IT teams for fast adaptation.

Pricing and ROI: Splunk AppDynamics involves a higher initial cost with significant ROI through detailed analytics and optimization over time. ExtraHop Reveal(x) offers lower initial investment, delivering swift ROI in security-centric organizations prioritizing threat detection and network visibility.

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Categories and Ranking

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Ranking in IT Operations Analytics

14th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (71st), Network Diagnostics (11th), Network Packet Capture (6th)

Splunk AppDynamics

Ranking in IT Operations Analytics

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

260

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (3rd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (6th), Mobile APM (1st), Container Monitoring (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the IT Operations Analytics category, the mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations is 3.3%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk AppDynamics is 13.6%, down from 21.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

IT Operations Analytics Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Splunk AppDynamics	13.6%
ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations	3.3%
Other	83.1%

IT Operations Analytics

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Out West

Project Manager and IT Management Consultant at a integrator with 1,001-5,000 employees

Great for identifying application interdependencies with helpful support but needs better visualizations

We're just trying to identify the application interdependencies, which normally reside on different servers, including web servers, database servers, enterprise service bus, et cetera, up to your presentation layer before we start moving stuff around. Normally, the reason why we use these tools is to understand what assets we have, where they're deployed, and how they enter and operate before we decide to go move something from point A to point B. The solution is going to allow me to establish a wave or migration plan where you have different waves of migration and then you actually have move groups to try and get your application moved from A to B seamlessly. A to B could be on-premise to on-premise. It could be on-premise to cloud. Et cetera. The solution can tell me what components can I deploy, for example, into a cloud space, without having to refactor my applications since that can be quite time-consuming and costly.

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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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Pros

"The most valuable feature is the way it handles data, from Layer 2 up to Layer 7. We can see everything that happens in the network."

"There are many valuable features in this product, but probably the biggest is the customization capability it has."

"The most valuable features are security detections, perimeter detection, dashboards, and alerts."

"This solution is more applications reference architecture focused. Its benefit is that it specializes in that space."

"Not only can you look at the protocol import level. It also has a live PCAP analysis."

"Wire data analytics."

"It allows us to configure health rules so that we can, based on our own experience, determine when an application is behaving incorrectly."

"The feature that I appreciate in AppDynamics Browser Real-User Monitoring is the intuitive and user-friendly dynamic mapping it creates for workflows."

"All the metrics are baselines in networks, infrastructure, application, and user experience. AppDynamics offers its own query language. It is called ADQL. You can write code of any kind to do queries and analysis and you can use those within the reporting or within other research."

"The good thing with AppDynamics Databases is that it will give you a pretty good overview of the data, all the database-like tables, long-running queries, jobs running on the databases, and the queries that are taking more time. So, it's at a deeper level with all the database functionalities, and you will get that information. So, it's a pretty good tool in that sense."

"Despite dozens of deployments across hundreds of applications- we have yet to see a case where AD is negatively impacting application execution or functionality."

"AppDynamics is scalable."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy since a separate machine is required, and it is not directly installed on a database as it is a type of proxy."

"The initial setup is simple."

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Cons

"Network visibility is something that needs to be improved."

"This solution would be improved if it had the ability to retain data longer."

"They have a new solution, ExtraHop Reveal(x), and I think it needs improvement."

"They either have to go broad or decide what their bread and butter is and get really good at that."

"We'd like to see a local presence within the region in order to have seamless service whether it's the support, the implementation, or professional services."

"I would improve the Rule-Based Access Control (RBAC) by providing granular access control to the data."

"The QA and test environment need improvement."

"An area that has room for improvement on the CR and ERP would be the addition of monitoring of the internal solution. For example, you can monitor the day-to-day and everything in the transactions with AppDynamics, but there's also a lot going on in the kernel itself that you cannot monitor. The automation needs to improve as well. As it stands, a lot of customization needs to happen before you can use AppDynamics."

"The product’s dashboard could be more easy to implement."

"The integration ability of AppDynamics with other performance testing tools is an area with shortcomings where improvements are required."

"In the next release, I would like to see the configuration of the data and more support for new applications. It should support new languages."

"AppDynamics Browser Real-User Monitoring needs to offer an end-to-end experience, including the internet layer and third-party elements that come into play on websites."

"The user experience is quite confusing. There are too many different development stages. The UI is not very intuitive."

"Customer support takes time. Whenever we face any issues, we have to open the vendor case and then there will be back and forth happening."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is higher than other solutions, but with such good features, I think it's worth it."

"The pricing is fair considering the value provided."

"The price of this solution for our environment is about £650,000 ($855,000 USD) for three years."

"It is not a cheap tool, but you also save in manpower to setup because it is easy and fast. At the end of the day, I think the revenue is much better. BUT, they have an awful co-term mode of licensing."

"AppDynamics Server Monitoring is an expensive solution."

"We do not have any issues with the price."

"You are required to purchase licenses whether you use it or not. It is not pay-as-you-use."

"It is a more expensive APM among the competitors, which is fine because it also does a lot more on the auto-detection and the AI side... It is not a cheap product. None of them are. The price is fair, but I could use it on more projects if they had a lower price."

"The licensing scheme is very complex. They need to make it easier."

"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."

"The pricing is very competitive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

11%

Educational Organization

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

25%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	55
Midsize Enterprise	36
Large Enterprise	195

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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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Overview

The ExtraHop Application Performance Management Solution Delivers Unified Visibility Across the IT Environment w/ Proactive Alerts & Accelerated Troubleshooting

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Splunk AppDynamics is a comprehensive performance monitoring tool providing end-to-end transaction tracking, real-time monitoring, and a user-friendly interface. With AI-powered features, it enhances operational efficiency and resilience by offering insights into user interactions and infrastructure issues.

Splunk AppDynamics excels in monitoring applications and infrastructure performance, offering extensive support across environments like AWS and cloud. It aids in application performance monitoring, end-user experience, database analysis, and proactive incident detection. Supporting Java, .NET, and other technologies, it provides real-time insights into application health, resource utilization, and transaction tracking, ensuring reliable user experiences. Challenges remain in UI complexity, agent-based architecture, integration with diverse environments, and documentation clarity. Its licensing model is costly, and customer support may be slow. Performance concerns exist in historical data granularity and network visibility.

What features make Splunk AppDynamics stand out?

End-to-End Transaction Tracking: Monitors entire user transactions for comprehensive visibility.
Real-Time Monitoring: Provides instant insights into system performance.
AI-Powered Anomaly Detection: Identifies anomalies with advanced machine learning techniques.
Code-Level Troubleshooting: Diagnoses issues at the code level for precise fixes.
Business Transaction Visibility: Offers detailed views into transaction flow across all system layers.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from Splunk AppDynamics?

Improved Application Performance: Enhances system efficiency and reliability.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines monitoring and issue resolution processes.
Enhanced Business Resilience: Strengthens the ability to adapt to performance challenges.
Seamless User Experiences: Ensures uninterrupted service and user satisfaction.

Organizations in industries like finance and healthcare implement Splunk AppDynamics to monitor critical applications and infrastructure. Its capabilities in transaction tracking and AI-driven insights are crucial for maintaining system reliability, supporting technologies such as Java and .NET, and ensuring optimal resource utilization.

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