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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 easy setup and maintenance, making data collection and analysis seamless.
Users appreciate the platform's strong data analytics capabilities, enabling the handling of various tasks, from data storage to analysis and visualization.
The platform's real-time processing, load balancing, and SSL certification are valued features for monitoring and transaction insights.
Its powerful search engine and ability to integrate with custom AI, such as ChatGPT, enhance data analytics with AI capabilities and provide refined results.
Splunk Enterprise Platform's scalability and adaptability make it suitable for diverse use cases, from IT monitoring to observability, across various industries.

CONS

Splunk Enterprise Platform requires manual management as it is not an out-of-the-box solution.
The platform is too expensive for small businesses, limiting accessibility.
There are shortcomings in support, as personnel may lack technical expertise causing delays.
The initial setup phase of Splunk Enterprise Platform is complex compared to other tools.
Splunk Enterprise Platform's licensing cost is high, making it a significant area for improvement.
 

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.
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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: January 2026.
881,082 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.