InfoVista 5View NetFlow vs Splunk AppDynamics comparison

Infovista and Splunk are both solutions in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category. Infovista is ranked #77, while Splunk is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2. Infovista holds a 0.5% mindshare in APM, compared to Splunk’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Splunk users are willing to recommend the solution.

InfoVista 5View NetFlow

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91% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 23, 2025

InfoVista 5View NetFlow and Splunk AppDynamics compete in the network performance management category, with Splunk's extensive features providing an advantage despite its higher price.

Features: InfoVista 5View NetFlow provides robust network flow analytics, detailed traffic visibility, and efficient data collection. Splunk AppDynamics offers extensive application performance monitoring, real-time insights, and an analytics-driven approach for optimizing network performance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: InfoVista features a straightforward deployment process and responsive customer support, ensuring quick implementation. Splunk AppDynamics, while slightly more complex to deploy, offers proactive customer service to address any challenges.

Pricing and ROI: InfoVista 5View NetFlow generally requires lower upfront costs, helping achieve ROI sooner. Splunk AppDynamics requires a higher initial investment but offers advanced features that can justify the cost over time and deliver strong ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

InfoVista 5View NetFlow

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

77th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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 InfoVista 5View NetFlow is 0.5%, up from 0.1% 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%
InfoVista 5View NetFlow	0.5%
Other	95.9%

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

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Youssef El Hayek

OSS Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

Great for service discovery and load balancing and enables us to monitor the traffic flow

We use InfoVista 5View NetFlow on a private cloud. This product has improved the way our organization functions through the better discovery of services. We check the IP address for Office 365 and other cloud applications used in business operations. We use InfoVista 5View NetFlow to understand the cost of the problems on our network links. We monitor the traffic flow and check which application is causing a lot of traffic. Instead of buying more bandwidth, we target the pocket with very high traffic. We move these applications so that the traffic is served through another partner. From Milan to Rome, we use various utilities for network load balancing for applications requiring excessive traffic. We monitor the traffic with InfoVista 5View NetFlow before going to the business and checking the on-site location for problems or issues.

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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

"InfoVista 5View NetFlow allows us to control the application layer and manage API connections, i.e. Facebook logins or whatever other third-party API services we require."

"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 best feature of about Splunk AppDynamics is its interface, which allows me to see the full transaction, exactly what is happening, from where it starts to where the call is going, all the services involved in a call, and exactly the time it took from each node to each node along with the network delays."

"The most valuable feature in AppDynamics is the identifying of the slow responses. Additionally, it is easy to use."

"What I like the most about Splunk AppDynamics is the end-to-end observability for the application, along with traces."

"In my experience, it's easy to use. There's nothing complex to learn or fear. You can quickly adapt to it without the need for extensive training."

"The alert mechanism in AppDynamics enhances server management tasks by using agents installed on each server."

"The solution helps us save a lot of time on certain tasks."

"I find troubleshooting is quicker because we can drill down into the end points and see which endpoints are getting critical. Visibility-wise, the micro details are easy to find."

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Cons

"A little bit better documentation on the details is needed because this subject is not easy sometimes to understand, which limits the capability of the software."

"An area for improvement in AppDynamics Server Monitoring is integration; in particular, it needs a better way to integrate with custom applications such as Siebel CRM. Right now, it's challenging to integrate AppDynamics Server Monitoring with Siebel CRM because it sometimes gives an error and cannot integrate properly."

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

"The networking monitor function could be better, we are not getting many details from it."

"The documentation and training material have room for improvement."

"The one thing that I find it difficult in using AppDynamics is, for any new user, it's not easy for him or her to configure the transactions in AppDynamics because the UI is pretty complex. The configuration is pretty complex for a new, fresh user. They can make the UI simpler, that'll be very helpful for anyone to configure their website in AppDynamics."

"The solution has performance issues after we deploy the agent."

"Sometimes, while fetching details, Splunk AppDynamics provides answers within a minute, but it can occasionally take seven or eight minutes, which can be problematic when time is limited."

"The initial setup is a bit complex."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"AppDynamics Server Monitoring is an expensive solution."

"We find its pricing reasonable and competitive. After it was acquired by Cisco, we found it acceptable."

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

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

"AppDynamics is one of the most expensive solutions on the market."

"The solution has a high cost."

"The way it is structured in terms of price could be better. You pay for individual modules and that adds on to the cost, which detracts you from implementing those modules and slows you down."

"The pricing needs to come down."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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The solution saves time and cost.

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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

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Overview

InfoVista 5View NetFlow, a powerful real-time application flow monitoring and analysis tool. With its comprehensive flow monitoring capabilities, 5View NetFlow shows users exactly what they need to know to manage and identify legitimate and problematic traffic.This includes the top talkers, who is communicating with whom, what applications and protocols are being used and how long connections typically last. Using indicators such as link activity, geographic object pair matrices, As to As traffic, IN/OUT flow measurement, undefined IP address detection, throughput and IP communications totals, 5View NetFlow enables you to efficiently analyze and monitor IP traffic volumes and application performance across the infrastructure.

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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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