Alluvio AppResponse vs ClearSight Analyzer comparison

Riverbed and NETSCOUT are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Riverbed is ranked #58 with an average rating of 8.0, while NETSCOUT is ranked #101. Riverbed holds a 0.3% mindshare in NMS, compared to NETSCOUT’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Riverbed users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of NETSCOUT users who would recommend it.

Alluvio AppResponse

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93% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

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Alluvio AppResponse and ClearSight Analyzer compete in the network analysis domain. ClearSight Analyzer often has the upper hand due to its comprehensive features that justify its higher cost.

Features: Alluvio AppResponse includes advanced packet capture, intelligent analytics, and proactive network monitoring. These features provide real-time insights for network optimization. ClearSight Analyzer is known for enhanced protocol analysis capabilities, multi-layer decoding, and deep packet inspection, offering detailed network visibility.

Room for Improvement: Alluvio AppResponse could expand its protocol analysis depth, enhance multi-layer inspection, and offer broader platform integration. ClearSight Analyzer might improve its user interface, simplify deployment processes, and provide better support for less technical users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Alluvio AppResponse is noted for straightforward deployment and reliable customer support. ClearSight Analyzer, despite offering sophisticated options, involves a steeper learning curve. Its support is robust but requires technical expertise.

Pricing and ROI: Alluvio AppResponse is recognized for a competitive setup cost that aligns with its ROI, appealing to budget-focused businesses. ClearSight Analyzer demands a higher initial investment, justified by its extensive analysis capabilities and long-term value.

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Categories and Ranking

Alluvio AppResponse

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

58th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (48th)

ClearSight Analyzer

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

101st

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Alluvio AppResponse is 0.3%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ClearSight Analyzer is 0.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Ahmet Kilic

Network and Security Unit Manager at Bankalararası Kart Merkezi (BKM)

It's a total solution that gives you end-to-end visibility at all levels

I rate Alluvio AppResponse 10 out of 10. If you work for a financial company especially, you probably face problems on the application side. The problem is easy to identify, but you need to determine the root cause. You can solve issues easily via AppResponse because it shows you all the details of your transactions so you can see the real problem in the database, network, software, etc. For example, you can find the solution easily if you create the right dashboard on your site. If you can't find the problem, you can observe or investigate PCAP.

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DAVID-TAYLOR

Senior Network Engineer at Montgomery College

Shows question being asked, breaks it down and it'll just show you who's not answering

I wouldn't want the interface to go towards the web because they did have a version that was inside of the TruView product. It was more web-based and, to me, the web-based applications lose the robustness of the intimacy of a true character interface. I liked that they were on that path and I hope that they stay on that path because it just looks like it's a better product. I would like to see a multi-user version where you can have a launch platform and, potentially, instead of buying six licenses you buy 12 seats or something like that. From a centralized platform, you could have multiple users using that particular product in a series of different ways. That's what I'd like to see, rather than having everybody running a standalone one on their own workstation.

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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

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

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

"With some APM solutions, it can take a long time to check a periodic report, but you can get all the necessary details quickly with AppResponse."

"The most valuable feature is performance monitoring."

"I have found the AppResponse, which is a packet capture solution, very good. It gives you the ability to drill down back in time. You've got all the packets there. You can troubleshoot it later, not immediately. It's very interesting."

"You need a packet capture device to perform any type of network monitoring. It helps ensure that network overloads don't happen with alerts allowing for proactive decisions."

"We really like the scalability capabilities."

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

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"What ClearSight will do is it actually maps out the conversation for you."

Cons

"Integration between NPM and APM solutions would improve efficiency. There is no agent on the server site related to AppResponse."

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

"Alluvio AppResponse should improve its ability to expand across multiple operating systems."

"The reporting models need improvement as most of the time, we have to customize the reports manually."

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

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

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

"The recent changes in corporate structure may have caused some decrease in support quality."

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"I would like to see a multi-user version where you can have a launch platform and, potentially, instead of buying six licenses you buy 12 seats or something like that."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is costly for small and medium businesses."

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

"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 was pretty modest because you could get it in different ways. I think the six licenses, at that time, were about $1,000 each. But then again, I work for a school and educators tend to get discounts on things. So maybe it cost us about five or six hundred a copy."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

14%

Energy/Utilities Company

Insurance Company

Computer Software Company

23%

Government

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Hospitality Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Riverbed SteelCentral AppResponse?

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

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Riverbed SteelCentral AppResponse?

The pricing of Riverbed Alluvio AppResponse is really high. Very few customers buy Riverbed because many do not have the sufficient budget. Its pricing is comparatively higher than SolarWinds. Rive...

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What needs improvement with Riverbed SteelCentral AppResponse?

The reporting models need improvement as most of the time, we have to customize the reports manually. Additionally, a feature similar to SolarWinds AppStack, which provides a holistic view of the i...

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Also Known As

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

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Overview

Alluvio AppResponse provides fast packet capture and storage that feeds intelligent network and application analysis with fast troubleshooting workflows to speed problem diagnosis and resolution. AppResponse delivers full stack application analysis—from packets to web pages - enabling you observe all network and application interactions as they cross the wire, whether they are encrypted or not. Using powerful, flexible network and application analytics and workflows, AppResponse speeds problem diagnosis and resolution, helping you get to answers fast

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Protocol analysis tool for application performance analysis and monitoring. Provides real-time problem identification and statistics.

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

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