AppDynamics Database Monitoring vs New Relic comparison

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between AppDynamics Database Monitoring and New Relic based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed AppDynamics Database Monitoring vs. New Relic Report (Updated: May 2024).

AppDynamics Database Monitoring vs. New Relic

May 2024

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Categories and Ranking

AppDynamics Database Monito...

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

18th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

New Relic

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

152

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (6th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (5th), IT Operations Analytics (2nd), Mobile APM (2nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (3rd), AIOps (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the mindshare of AppDynamics Database Monitoring is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of New Relic is 7.1%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

Unique Categories:

No other categories found

Network Monitoring Software

2.3%

IT Infrastructure Monitoring

4.5%

Featured Reviews

reviewer2148984

Domain Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Nov 30, 2023

The product provides visibility to the end-users, but it must improve security and technical support

We use it to monitor the end-user responses of Oracle and Microsoft SQL. We still use OEM for deep dives The product provides visibility to the end-users who didn’t have visibility before. Visibility to the end-users is a valuable feature. The solution must improve security and setup. It runs…

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Kashif Adhami

Independent Contractor at Tierlinks

May 5, 2023

Easy-to-use, simple look and feel

One thing New Relic needs to improve is the user data schema. It wanted us to move from version one to version two, but that was difficult because we wanted to do single sign-on, and it couldn't support our Ping Identity platform. That's something New Relic needs to work on. Another issue I have with New Relic is its suite licenses. It has a two-tier system: the full-stack observability, which requires a suite license, and the free version, which doesn't offer any peer review capabilities. It needs to change because having a suite license for a user who can only view the post-stack, not even the curated view, is a big no-no. Dynatrace or SAP don't have this issue. I should point out one more thing about New Relic. We use it with OpenShift, and one of the issues we faced was that New Relic required root access, which was a concern because no admin in the world would give any third-party vendor root access. However, they seem to have corrected this in the next version.

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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

"AppDynamics is a good tool that offers excellent out-of-the-box dashboards and application topology."

"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."

"Data monitoring is the most valuable feature."

"The solution is great for database monitoring. You don't have to install an agent on the database. You just install the server to a database agent. It's a good product for some database administration if you don't want to install an agent on the database for security."

"The dashboards are very well-defined."

"What I found valuable in AppDynamics Database Monitoring is good technical support. I also like that it's scalable and stable."

"The most valuable feature in this solution, for our business, is the clear way of projecting the connections between the database and the traffic inflow. This is very helpful when troubleshooting issues."

"The product is easy to install, it took about half an hour. The use and the configurations are simple as well."

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"We are able to drill down and see what is going on in the system."

"The integration and configuration of New Relic is straightforward and easy."

"You don't have to go through a list of 500 servers."

"They have baseline level alerting."

"The solution is good for sending alerts, drawing graphs about system usage, and creating plug-ins."

"The most valuable feature of New Relic APM is the dashboard, New Relic Insights. I configured my own dashboard to monitor certain parameters."

"We have done the New Relic integration with Serverless AWS, which has helped us with monitoring, and keeping our monitoring from our on-premise part with the cloud part."

"The versatility of the solution is its most valuable feature."

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Cons

"They could align the product strategy to evolve as a complete solution."

"Stability-wise, we experienced some performance issues when upgrading from 4.4 to 4.5."

"The product's drawback is the licensing pricing. It could be better."

"I have found it sometimes a bit difficult to trace the transaction all the way through to the application. I'm not sure if that problem is on the database side or on the application side, but that would be something that I would like to be improved. The traceability from the application to the database, sometimes, is a bit of a challenge. If you're using AppDynamics, with the Java agent, for instance, you need to be able to trace it through."

"It could be more user-friendly for beginners."

"This product has an issue with initial lag upon opening that we would like to see improved."

"The scalability could be improved."

"AppDynamics Database Monitoring could improve the price of the solution, it is costly."

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"We would like to receive more AWS-specific details from the New Relic Dashboard, like EC2 health."

"New Relic is very slow, and the app is a bit frustrating to use, which is something that has been happening a lot in the past year. During the last six months, I have noticed that it has become extremely laggy."

"It would be nice if there were pre-made dashboards."

"Documentation could be improved in New Relic APM, so users would have more clarity on configuring the dashboard. If New Relic gave better guidelines, users would find it easier to understand the metrics and features of New Relic APM. Another area for improvement is integration with Kubernetes. Currently, the process isn't user-friendly. It's challenging and lacks documentation for users to understand how to integrate New Relic APM with Kubernetes quickly. With multiple levels of Kubernetes dockers and other DBs on different clouds, it's tricky to gather all into New Relic APM on a single dashboard. What I'd like to see in the next version of New Relic APM is a single dashboard where you can easily view which applications fall under specific APMs. If there's a search feature where you can type in a keyword to find out if an APM is related to a particular application, that would be great."

"Compared to their competitors, they are missing some features at the moment."

"The solution only supports the cloud platform and not on-premises."

"I would like to see the company implement the AI auto-baseline feature which Dynatrace has."

"The initial setup can be made easier. Like Mixpanel, New Relic can also have a step-by-step guide for the setup process."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"One of the main downsides to the solution is its cost."

"We have a license-based solution. That means you need a license for each server you monitor."

"AppDynamics Database Monitoring is expensive. I rate it a seven to eight out of ten."

"Pricing is based on the size of the deployment."

"I give the price a five out of ten."

"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."

"There is an annual cost for the use of this solution."

"The license for AppDynamics is procured by our customers."

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"If it’s the right tool, it doesn’t matter what it costs because you’re going to get it back many-fold from your productivity."

"The pricing is okay comparatively their competitors. The only concern was whether it should be purchased on demand or bring your own license, and which way passes some savings onto the end customers."

"The pricing model is a little confusing for beginners. They find it a little expensive, and if you are using it already, then that is not good."

"The pricing could be better. We did not purchase the full version. Maybe if we applied all the other features of the full version of New Relic, we could get all the features that we feel are missing."

"The monthly cost os $1000 per server per month, but it could be even more. We pay about $250 for the server, and then New Relic wants over $1000 to give us statistics on those servers."

"This is an expensive product."

"I recommend using the free version of New Relic. If you like the free version and understand its importance for your company, you can move to the trial. Then, you can migrate to the paid version."

"It would be nice if we could buy it annually instead of monthly."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

33%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Educational Organization

30%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AppDynamics Database Monitoring?

Database scaling or migration projects play a supportive role throughout the development, monitoring, and troubleshooting phases.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AppDynamics Database Monitoring?

We buy the platform's yearly subscription. I rate its pricing a six out of ten.

What needs improvement with AppDynamics Database Monitoring?

They could align the product strategy to evolve as a complete solution similar to Cisco Observability.

Any advice about APM solutions?

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...

What do you like most about New Relic?

It allows the restriction of privileges and control of users.

What needs improvement with New Relic?

The solution only supports the cloud platform and not on-premises. Therefore, they should assess supporting the licensing on-premises as well.

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New Relic Browser, New Relic Applied Intelligence, New Relic Insights, New Relic Synthetics, New Relic Servers, New Relic APM

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AppDynamics

Overview

More than half of application performance bottlenecks originate in the database, but most application teams have little or no visibility into database performance. With AppDynamics' database performance management product, you get 100% visibility into application performance, from the browser to the database.

Key Benefits

Visualize end-to-end application performance, from the browser to the database
Get alerts when database thresholds are violated
Monitor key performance metrics like top users, programs, SQL, objects and more.
See execution plans for slow SQL to isolate performance bottlenecks

New Relic

New Relic is a prominent application performance management (APM) and a real-time monitoring solution. This cloud-based platform is tailored for both small developers and large enterprises to track and optimize application performance.

New Relic's strength lies in its comprehensive toolset that enables developers to diagnose and resolve issues quickly, ensuring high uptime and optimal performance of applications. The platform offers a wide range of features including real-time application monitoring, detailed performance insights, customizable dashboards, and in-depth analytics. It supports numerous programming languages and integrates with existing development workflows, making it a versatile choice for diverse IT environments.

What are the key features of New Relic?

APM: Provides detailed insights into application performance, helping to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
Infrastructure Monitoring: Monitors cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures to provide visibility into the health of servers and networks.
Real User Monitoring: Captures and analyzes end-user interactions to help understand the user experience across web and mobile applications.
Synthetic Monitoring: Uses simulated traffic to test and optimize websites and applications before they go live.
Dashboard and Visualization: Customizable dashboards that display key metrics and trends, facilitating quick decision-making and reporting.

When evaluating New Relic, you should focus on the ROI aspects such as improved application performance, reduced downtime, and enhanced customer satisfaction. The platform's ability to provide actionable insights helps to preemptively address potential issues, thereby saving costs and improving operational efficiency.

New Relic is widely implemented across various industries, including technology, e-commerce, finance, and media, where ensuring smooth application performance is critical to business success. Companies in these sectors use New Relic to gain a competitive edge by ensuring their digital services are reliable and perform at peak efficiency.

In summary, New Relic is an essential tool for businesses seeking to enhance their application performance through advanced monitoring and real-time analytics. Its comprehensive features and flexible pricing make it a suitable choice for organizations aiming to optimize their digital operations effectively.

Sample Customers

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