Riverbed NPM+ vs VMware Aria Operations for Applications comparison

Riverbed NPM+ vs. VMware Aria Operations for Applications

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Categories and Ranking

Riverbed NPM+

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

30th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (40th)

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

12th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (16th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (16th), Container Monitoring (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Cloud Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Riverbed NPM+ is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Applications is 2.3%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware Aria Operations for Applications	2.3%
Riverbed NPM+	0.6%
Other	97.1%

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Satyam Kumar

Senior Technical Engineer at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

Provides deep packet visibility for tracing failed transactions and helps improve enterprise-level monitoring

Many improvements are needed for Riverbed NPM+, particularly in NetIM, which does not perform as well as SolarWinds' single module NPM solution. Additionally, within Riverbed Portal, there is an Application Map module that could be improved. It can show the application's architecture and connectivity to the network. The applications map feature needs enhancements for better customization since currently, it is quite limited. The enhancements I recommend are not for the entire Riverbed product suite, but specifically for the application map feature within the Portal of Riverbed NPM+. This Portal is one of the dashboard modules and while there is potential for improvement, it must be enhanced significantly to provide better functionality. Currently, you cannot trace by transaction number alone; knowing the source and destination IP is necessary. For instance, if I transfer money and a transaction fails, tracing that transaction ID is not captured in AppResponse. I have raised this concern, and if this feature is implemented, it would greatly benefit banking customers, especially because it is not available with their competitors either.

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Ajay Shukla

Consultant at HCLTech

Automation and insightful diagnostics elevate operations while improvements are welcome

The new version 8.18 has brought significant improvements. The main purpose of using this tool is having a single console to manage all entities. The cloud integration capabilities, including private, public, and hybrid, are already well-implemented. The ability to manage multiple vCenters across different geographical locations is very effective. The new Skyline health feature and certificate and licensing management are particularly useful improvements. The dashboard's overview tab provides comprehensive information about current vCenter status, resizable amounts, reclamation opportunities, anomalies, diagnostics, licensing, and certificates. However, there is room for improvement in application analysis. The current functionality lacks detailed monitoring at the kernel level, focusing mainly on CPU, memory, and storage matrices. Enhanced application monitoring capabilities, including tracking downtime for specific types of applications such as transactional or e-commerce applications, would be beneficial.

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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

"Riverbed NPM+ provides a holistic view of the network and deeper insights into traffic and packet analysis."

"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."

"The stability of Aria Operations for Applications has improved significantly over the years."

"This solution allows me to have true visibility for any metrics when it comes to my cloud, and private."

"We haven't had any issues with stability."

"The solution is great for virtualization and preparing the infrastructure in Tanzu to test products. It's very fast and has good visibility."

"For us, the ease of deployment in combination with TMZ was the most important part because we don't have to manually deploy a complex monitoring solution, we can more or less do that with the click of a button, and we are not dependent on the developers to provide us with all the necessary features and functions to make that work."

"I find VMware Aria Operations for Applications to be very stable, and I would rate it a ten out of ten."

"The solution provides single-console management for multiple VMware environments and cloud integrations, whether hybrid, private, or public cloud."

"It significantly improves application performance management by offering recommendations for resource allocation to avoid wastage or overcommitment."

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Cons

"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."

"Many improvements are needed for Riverbed NPM+, particularly in NetIM, which does not perform as well as SolarWinds' single module NPM solution."

"Currently, you cannot trace by transaction number alone; knowing the source and destination IP is necessary."

"Many improvements are needed for Riverbed NPM+, particularly in NetIM, which does not perform as well as SolarWinds' single module NPM solution."

"In the new version, I would love to see more prediction capabilities. It would be great if one could see the alerts get a little more enriched with information and become more human-friendly instead of the technical stuff that they put in there. I think those would be really awesome outcomes to get."

"The documentation and integration with Kubernetes could be improved."

"The solution could be expensive, which might be a limiting factor."

"The implementation is a long process that should be improved."

"The solution could be expensive, which might be a limiting factor."

"VMware technical support has declined since the Broadcom acquisition. Previously, they were more focused on issue resolution, but now they prioritize licensing verification before providing support."

"So far, the solution's learning curve has been pretty high."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is high and I would rate it one out of ten."

"The licensing costs are very high, particularly when you consider that we have to purchase a level 1 license for every integration, such as the load balancer, HAProxy, and the MSSP. And if you want to use vSAN, that's another license. Then, of course, Tanzu Observability has its own separate license."

"Different locations require different setups. In your terms, around 300 to around 400K USD."

"I would rate the pricing as three out of five."

"I don't have the details. In our case, there is a mixture in place. We have production usage, and we are also doing training for VMware. So, we also have a training instance. It is worth the money you would spend on it. That's because if you were to build all of this yourself by using some of the open source tools, then you would need a lot of time."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Healthcare Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Construction Company

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alluvio Network Performance Management?

The pricing of Riverbed NPM+ is indeed high, particularly as I work with enterprises in the banking sector primarily in India and the Middle East, and I have also interacted with clients in Europe....

What needs improvement with Alluvio Network Performance Management?

What is your primary use case for Alluvio Network Performance Management?

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What needs improvement with VMware Tanzu Observability by Wavefront?

What is your primary use case for VMware Tanzu Observability by Wavefront?

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Also Known As

Alluvio Network Performance Management

Tanzu Observability, Wavefront, Wavefront by VMware, VMware Tanzu Observability

Overview

Riverbed NPM+ offers comprehensive network performance monitoring tailored for complex IT environments, providing insights and tools to optimize network efficiency and user experience.

Designed for IT professionals, Riverbed NPM+ delivers granular visibility into network activities, allowing for precise traffic analysis and performance metrics. This enables enterprises to troubleshoot and resolve issues swiftly. With scalable features, it supports seamless integration with large infrastructures, ensuring continuous network health and performance.

What are the key features of Riverbed NPM+?

Deep Packet Inspection: Enables detailed analysis of network traffic for improved diagnostics.
Application Performance Monitoring: Tracks application metrics to enhance operations and delivery.
Scalability: Supports extensive networks, adapting to the needs of growing enterprises.
Custom Reporting: Offers tailored insights and reporting for effective decision-making.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from Riverbed NPM+?

Improved Network Efficiency: Optimize network performance, reducing downtime and disruptions.
Cost Savings: Minimize resource wastage and manage network expenditures effectively.
Enhanced User Experience: Deliver consistent and reliable network performance, catering to user demands.
Informed Decision Making: Leverage accurate data for better IT strategy and planning.

Riverbed NPM+ is utilized across industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, where network reliability and speed are critical. In finance, it ensures rapid transaction processing; in healthcare, it supports the operation of medical systems; and in education, it maintains connectivity for online learning platforms.

Riverbed

VMware Tanzu Observability by Wavefront is a powerful tool for monitoring and analyzing the performance and availability of applications and infrastructure in real-time.

With its comprehensive monitoring capabilities, visualizing and analyzing data becomes effortless. The real-time alerting system ensures timely issue resolution, while scalability and a user-friendly interface provide a seamless experience for smooth operations.

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Sample Customers

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1. Atlassian 2. Cisco 3. Databricks 4. DigitalOcean 5. Equinix 6. Fidelity Investments 7. Google 8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise 9. Honeywell 10. IBM 11. Intel 12. JetBlue Airways 13. LinkedIn 14. Lyft 15. Mastercard 16. Microsoft 17. MongoDB 18. Netflix 19. Nvidia 20. Oracle 21. PayPal 22. Pinterest 23. Qualcomm 24. Red Hat 25. Salesforce 26. SAP 27. Spotify 28. Square 29. TMobile 30. Twitter 31. Uber 32. VMware

Riverbed NPM+ vs. VMware Aria Operations for Applications