Alluvio AppResponse vs Auvik Network Management (ANM) comparison

Riverbed and Auvik are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Riverbed is ranked #47 with an average rating of 8.0, while Auvik is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6. Riverbed holds a 0.7% mindshare in NMS, compared to Auvik’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Riverbed users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Auvik users who would recommend it.

Alluvio AppResponse

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

Alluvio AppResponse and Auvik Network Management are competing in network performance and management, with Auvik having an upper hand due to its comprehensive network visibility and control.

Features: Alluvio AppResponse provides deep packet analysis, application response monitoring, and extensive data insights. Auvik Network Management offers network mapping, asset management, and comprehensive network visibility.

Room for Improvement: Alluvio AppResponse could improve in simplifying its deployment process, integrating more cloud-based functionalities, and enhancing its user interface. Auvik Network Management could benefit from deeper packet-level analysis, more detailed insight reports, and enhanced scalability for larger networks.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Auvik Network Management holds an advantage with a cloud-based deployment that simplifies setup and minimizes time investment. It also excels in customer service with effective and responsive support. On the other hand, Alluvio AppResponse requires a more involved deployment due to its on-premise components which may demand more resources and time investment.

Pricing and ROI: Alluvio AppResponse's pricing is justified by its detailed insights and long-term value for enterprises needing in-depth monitoring. Auvik Network Management offers a more attractive upfront cost with considerable ROI, ideal for users seeking a broader range of network management benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

Alluvio AppResponse

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

47th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (44th)

Auvik Network Management (ANM)

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

2nd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

208

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (3rd), Network Troubleshooting (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (4th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Alluvio AppResponse is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Auvik Network Management (ANM) is 1.3%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Auvik Network Management (ANM)	1.3%
Alluvio AppResponse	0.7%
Other	98.0%

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Featured Reviews

Satyam Kumar

Senior Technical Engineer at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

Identifies and analyzes performance issues quickly using in-built AI and ML

With Alluvio AppResponse, there is an in-built analytical analysis with AI and ML, which identifies and provides data such as the number of TCP retransmits, web access time, total connection time out, total connections established, and server-side errors. The RTCC response time composition chart is crucial because it helps pinpoint the issue's origin, whether from the server, network, or application side. It's a superb product when compared to SolarWinds SAM, which is agent-based, while Alluvio AppResponse captures all traffic from the core switch.

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Wahaj Memon

System Engineer Tier 4

Real-time alerting enhances network monitoring, but interface and network mapping need improvement

The interface is good yet could be improved. There are many elements that could be changed in the interface itself. There should be some sort of chart or alerting within the dashboard. In the overview section, these features are currently absent. When you get an alert, you must go to notifications, then within the device to identify the issue. It would be beneficial if everything was visible immediately upon logging in to the overview, such as machine performance and other metrics. Regarding the network map and visibility, there are some issues. Many people have mentioned that the network map needs improvement, especially when handling numerous items. Currently, I have everything in place: printers, monitors, laptops, switches, and access points. However, I have three switches showing outside of the loop without explanation. This issue is persistent, not occasional. These switches appear disconnected in the corner, even though they are connected and online according to other platforms. The presentation aspect needs significant improvement. We have government-related clients, and taking a screenshot of the current network mapping to send to them appears unprofessional. Although Auvik Network Management (ANM) provides network mapping, I still need to create my own network diagram to make it presentable for clients.

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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

"Simply moving the focus from the IT infrastructure components to the end user with the result that it drastically reduces the time spent on troubleshooting performance issue."

"The most valuable feature of Alluvio AppResponse is the actual response time for measuring performance."

"Each AppResponse implementation made our stability better across our 500+ applications."

"The full visibility that you get from the backend is excellent."

"It provides us with complete visibility of every packet."

"The most valuable feature is performance monitoring."

"It's a stable product. Riverbed has invested a significant amount of research and development into it, so it's a solid tool overall."

"Ability to see end to end user, application, server, and network response time and throughput data."

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"The most valuable feature is that it will back up the configuration and that it will keep multiple copies of it. If a change is made to the configuration by someone else in my company, for example, and something goes wrong, I can bring up the previous configuration and the current configuration, and it will show me exactly what's different. It greatly reduces the time it would take to troubleshoot because I can pinpoint exactly what was done. I can then either change whatever it may have been or roll back the change."

"It is useful for configuration management and automated backup. It is one of my favorite features because it is low-hanging fruit, and it is easy to accomplish, but on a network where we've got infrastructure devices in hundreds, it is an arduous task to keep on top of. Auvik does it all automatically, so that's probably one of my favorites because it is important, and it just does it automatically. I don't even have to think about it."

"I like how Auvik gives us a quick overview of the overall situation."

"I like having a remote tunnel where I can access web interfaces inside a network, whether it's a DVR, an NDR camera system, a printer interface, or an IoT device that has a local web interface. I love being able to tunnel in straight through Auvik instead of having to VPN in or remote to another. It's more straightforward and makes troubleshooting that device more accessible."

"One of the best things about Auvik, and it's why it's one of my go-to products, are the remote access capabilities. Without a VPN and without any other way in, I'm able to get in and work on and troubleshoot my devices through the remote access console. It has multiple options for that and has been very useful and a huge time-saver. That's one of the killer features. It's one of my must-haves and that's why I like it so much."

"If we get an Internet outage or device goes down, it really helps gain better visibility as to what's happening with our different branch offices and to know if there's a potential issue that might mean I need to get in the car and drive down."

"One of the features we appreciated the most about Auvik Network Management (ANM) was the auto mapping of the networks and quick and easy installation."

"Its network discovery capabilities are pretty good. It kind of spiders out and detects pretty much everything on the network, e.g., things that we are using and not using anymore. Its network discovery capabilities allow me to detect these things so I can track them down and shut them off."

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Cons

"If Alluvio AppResponse reduces its cost, it will be more beneficial for customers to monitor their application and network performance."

"Technical support has been a problem for us. We had trouble with incompatibility during the implementation phase and they were a little bit late when it came to answering us."

"The pricing is on the higher side of things. If they could lower it, that would be ideal."

"The AI features should be addressed in respect of the analysis and intelligence that must be supported and delivered in the tool to predigest the large amounts of data."

"Technical support needs to be more responsive."

"Need to bring back the NetFlow module for AppResponse."

"They need to better integrate with products and solutions from different vendors."

"Need to bring back the NetFlow module for AppResponse."

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"The pricing model could also be improved, as the unlimited selection isn't unlimited. The billing work on the build devices and components, and I've tried to set up the solution in a few different configurations, resulting in multiple build devices each time. Therefore, I question the cost-effectiveness for a business of our size."

"The alerts are still a bit noisy. I know they are working on that. They're testing some changes to the data to dial down the noise. Sometimes, we'll get multiple alerts for the same issue until it's fixed. Since it's tied to our ticketing system, it's also generating tickets each time, so we had to turn off the ticketing until we got a better grasp on that."

"The map itself is a little clunky in terms of zooming in, zooming out, and moving around because you have to use the manual on-screen buttons as opposed to being able to click and drag."

"Automatic configuration backups would be an excellent feature for network devices and access points. The solution could take a backup of the configurations weekly and store that, which would be very nice."

"Some of the discovery methodologies could be improved upon. It removes the device that is offline, but when that gets added back, if there is any custom information saved for that device, such as it's a smartphone, you have to change and reenter the information all over again. It would be nice to not have to manually modify certain devices that get added to the network."

"Onboarding devices could be easier. When you first add a device to the Auvik platform, you need to add each one by hand."

"The network mapping is just okay when I consider what I would typically see in a network map... that whole overview map in a single pane of glass can be pretty messy and a little bit of a performance hog on computers."

"We're having difficulties with Auvik's regular maintenance windows. They do the maintenance on the cloud side, which affects the on-prem collectors that gather the logs from the different network assets."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is no more expensive than other products."

"The licensing model is expensive compared to its competitors, but the service it gives to your business, and the data quality, means that it's worth it."

"It is costly for small and medium businesses."

"The price is a little bit high, especially because we have to pay an import tax."

"If you're a small company, Auvik is probably quite reasonable. But we've got 500 servers, so pricing suddenly became a lot more of an issue. There needs to be better bulk pricing for it."

"The price for Auvik is affordable."

"They charge for switches and some networking hardware, but everything else is free."

"Auvik Network Management is moderately priced."

"I don't have any insight into the cost, as another department handles that."

"I love the pricing. It makes a lot of sense. It allows you to use your own metal, which is great because it enables us to go higher-end for some clients and lower-end for others... Even having the flexibility to switch clients between the Performance (expert) and the Essentials (simple) version of Auvik, on the fly, is really unheard of."

"Auvik is a good product and worth the premium price tag for a lot of people."

"Given the types of alerts and the different aspects of Auvik, I think it's worth the cost that is associated with it. I don't think the cost is terribly high. The infrastructure is the core or the backbone of a business. If it goes down, then the business stops. You have to decide how much money you're going to lose if you're network is down and you can't figure out why for hours or days versus what Auvik would cost you a month."

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Construction Company

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11%

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11%

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Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	10

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	146
Midsize Enterprise	32
Large Enterprise	23

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Also Known As

Riverbed AppResponse, OPNET SteelCentral AppResponse, ACE Live, OPNET, AppResponse Xpert

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Overview

Alluvio AppResponse offers comprehensive performance monitoring and visibility for applications, servers, and networks. It captures network traffic and provides analytics, integrated with tools such as Wireshark and Riverbed Transaction Analyzer, aiding in identifying errors and enhancing data analysis.

Alluvio AppResponse is an advanced system designed for detailed monitoring of performance metrics across diverse IT environments. It effectively captures, analyzes, and reports on network traffic, providing valuable insights into application and server response times. With integration capabilities for tools like Wireshark, it allows users to delve deeper into network performance issues. AI and ML functionalities help in identifying TCP retransmits, web access times, and server-side errors, though there is a need for improved integration with other technologies and enhanced security features. Pricing and technical support responsiveness also present challenges. Often deployed near core switches, it's a preferred choice for enterprises looking to analyze application response times and ensure robust application manager visibility, helping to define traffic and applications effectively.

What are the standout features of Alluvio AppResponse?

Performance Monitoring: Tracks performance metrics of applications, servers, and networks in real-time.
Network Traffic Capture: Captures detailed network traffic data for analysis and troubleshooting.
Tool Integration: Works seamlessly with Wireshark and Riverbed Transaction Analyzer for comprehensive analysis.
AI and ML Insights: Utilizes AI and ML to identify TCP retransmits and server-side errors.
Intuitive Interface: Facilitates efficient data gathering and analysis with a user-friendly design.

What benefits should users expect from Alluvio AppResponse?

In-Depth Analytics: Offers robust data analytics for better decision-making.
Scalability: Adapts to growing business needs with scalable modules.
Strategic Metrics: Supports effective troubleshooting through strategic metric analysis.

Alluvio AppResponse finds its applications across various industries including government departments, enterprise data centers, and public sector institutions. It's particularly valuable for monitoring application performance and capacity, analyzing packet captures, and ensuring visibility between servers and end users. Deployed near core switches, it assists organizations in identifying network performance issues and optimizing their IT operations.

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Auvik Network Management offers competitive pricing for essential network and infrastructure device management, providing robust features valued by enterprises.

Auvik Network Management delivers comprehensive network visibility and management through intuitive auditing, alerting, and discovery functionalities. It eases troubleshooting, automates configuration backups, and includes a user-friendly interface for effective monitoring and management. With real-time alerts and customizable notifications, IT operations are streamlined, while remote access capabilities enhance time efficiency. ANM supports integration with other platforms, effectively maintaining device inventories and visualizing network topology.

What are the key features of Auvik Network Management?

Auditing: Offers comprehensive network audits, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Network Discovery: Simplifies the process of identifying network components.
Alerting Modules: Provides real-time alerts and customizable notifications.
Configuration Backups: Automates backups, safeguarding configurations.
Remote Access: Streamlines network management from any location.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Auvik Network Management?

Enhanced Network Visibility: Offers detailed insights into network operations.
Time Efficiency: Remote access and automated features save valuable time.
Proactive Issue Identification: Real-time monitoring aids in identifying issues quickly.
Integration Support: Works cohesively with other platforms, easing management.
Operational Efficiency: Automates management tasks for improved productivity.

In industries such as IT management and network administration, Auvik Network Management is predominantly utilized for overseeing and maintaining network infrastructures across multiple locations. It offers capabilities for monitoring network topology, receiving alerts on device downtimes, and managing performance metrics. Users employ its features for proactive issue identification, and auditing, helping maintain oversight of networks containing switches, routers, and firewalls. Auvik provides remote access and automated backups, which contribute to enhanced operational efficiency and network visibility.

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Sample Customers

N11.com, OneMain Financial, China Bank, Halkbank, Kaust

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