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Splunk Enterprise Platform pros and cons

Vendor: Splunk
4.2 out of 5

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PROS

Splunk Enterprise Platform offers personalized dashboards and is adaptable for various data collection and analysis use cases.
The analytics and reporting capabilities allow users to manage alerts and log metrics effectively.
The platform's real-time processing and powerful search engine enhance data analysis and visualization.
Splunk Enterprise Platform is highly scalable and flexible, handling various data formats efficiently.
Users appreciate the strong correlation and rule-editing features for generating alerts quickly.

CONS

Splunk Enterprise Platform's support has issues, particularly concerning response times and technical expertise.
The pricing of Splunk Enterprise Platform is considered high, making it less accessible for small businesses.
Splunk Enterprise Platform requires more integrations with other security tools and improved AI capabilities.
The complexity in setup and steep learning curve of Splunk Processing Language are concerns for new users.
Enhancements in permissions automation and log readability are needed for better operational efficiency.
 

Splunk Enterprise Platform Pros review quotes

Poorna Gopi - PeerSpot reviewer
Support Engineer at Wipro Limited
Aug 17, 2023
Easy setup and maintenance
MT
Monitoring expet at Air Liquide
Aug 22, 2023
The best thing about Splunk is you can collect all the data you want, and you can play with the data and do what you want.
Adrian-Mache - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Sep 5, 2023
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.
Learn what your peers think about Splunk Enterprise Platform. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: February 2026.
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TS
Build Managememnt System lead at JLL
Sep 18, 2023
Splunk Enterprise is a wireless enterprise application that can be customized based on training.
reviewer2292963 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Oct 12, 2023
The most valuable feature of the solution is the analytics part.
BB
Senior SOC Developer at XVE Security
Oct 17, 2023
The most valuable feature of Splunk Enterprise Platform is that it's a customizable solution.
SaketShrivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology And Digitization Lead at JLL
Nov 23, 2023
Splunk Enterprise Platform is an easy-to-use and easy-to-configure solution.
VN
Senior Manager at PT Permata Anugerah Abadi
Dec 15, 2023
It is a scalable solution.
VS
Splunk BDM in UA at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Dec 21, 2023
Splunk Enterprise Platform can be used for security, IT monitoring, and observability.
NH
Security Consultant at IBM Thailand
Feb 9, 2024
The product is very easy to use.
 

Splunk Enterprise Platform Cons review quotes

Poorna Gopi - PeerSpot reviewer
Support Engineer at Wipro Limited
Aug 17, 2023
Things have to be managed manually
MT
Monitoring expet at Air Liquide
Aug 22, 2023
Splunk is not an out-of-the-box solution like Micro Focus or Zabbix. You have to create your request to collect the data and add crucial components to the software.
Adrian-Mache - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Sep 5, 2023
The platform is too expensive for small businesses. Splunk should focus more on delivering something for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Learn what your peers think about Splunk Enterprise Platform. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: February 2026.
884,873 professionals have used our research since 2012.
TS
Build Managememnt System lead at JLL
Sep 18, 2023
It's not easy or feasible to reach out to Splunk directly.
reviewer2292963 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Oct 12, 2023
The support offered by Splunk Enterprise Platform has certain shortcomings that need improvement.
BB
Senior SOC Developer at XVE Security
Oct 17, 2023
Splunk Enterprise Platform should include more integrations with other security tools.
SaketShrivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology And Digitization Lead at JLL
Nov 23, 2023
There should be continuous customer engagement and training programs on the new features and capabilities introduced by the solution.
VN
Senior Manager at PT Permata Anugerah Abadi
Dec 15, 2023
Integration is an area that can be considered as one of the challenges we face with the solution in our company
VS
Splunk BDM in UA at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
Dec 21, 2023
The solution’s pricing could be improved.
NH
Security Consultant at IBM Thailand
Feb 9, 2024
The product doesn’t have prebuilt dashboards.