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We performed a comparison between Alluvio AppResponse and Grafana 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 Alluvio AppResponse vs. Grafana Report (Updated: May 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"We really like the scalability capabilities.""It provides us with complete visibility of every packet.""When it comes to the ability to scale up the product, this is suitable for small medium and large environments,""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.""The most valuable feature of Alluvio AppResponse is the actual response time for measuring performance.""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.""AppResponse is a total solution that gives you end-to-end visibility into applications at all levels, from Layer 1 to Layer 7. We can trace all those sections: physical, IP, transport, presentation, application, etc. It gives us the full picture."

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"​Grafana has improved our analysis capability to solve an issue, increasing the co-working between IT services and business services.​""This solution provides valuable insights into the health of our infrastructure in real time.""Almost any kind of visualization is possible with Grafana and all dashboards are configurable.""Grafana's best features are live monitoring and alerts.""The solution has good features.""Great capacity planning and the solution has a great GUI.""We can write queries in different languages, which is beneficial for visualization.""It provides a graphical representation and it's clear to see what's happening."

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Cons
"Integration between NPM and APM solutions would improve efficiency. There is no agent on the server site related to AppResponse.""Alluvio AppResponse should improve its ability to expand across multiple operating systems.""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.""If Alluvio AppResponse reduces its cost, it will be more beneficial for customers to monitor their application and network performance.""Technical support needs to be more responsive.""The pricing is on the higher side of things. If they could lower it, that would be ideal.""Need to bring back the NetFlow module for AppResponse.""They need to better integrate with products and solutions from different vendors."

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"It would be helpful if they simplified the data source.""Its interface could be more accessible.""I had issues with the solution's configuration part.""The technical support has room for improvement.""There are some areas of network drives that are not showing as expected based on server usage.""Lacks event management which affects our DevOps people.""I would like the ability to download my results into any format in order to share the information with my clients.""Grafana doesn't provide anything for reporting."

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  • "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."
  • "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."
  • "It is costly for small and medium businesses."
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  • "​Grafana is free and open source.​"
  • "I use the open source model so it is free."
  • "My company uses the open-source version of Grafana, so it's free."
  • "We use the open-source version of Grafana."
  • "We are using the open-source license."
  • "I give the price an eight out of ten."
  • "You need to purchase the solution's license for its commercial use."
  • "The solution is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Alluvio AppResponse is the actual response time for measuring performance.
    Top Answer:AppResponse is a little expensive, but the cost depends on your configuration and storage. It was about $200,000 for three years.
    Top Answer:Alluvio AppResponse should improve its ability to expand across multiple operating systems. Alluvio AppResponse should include the ability to monitor Linux servers.
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was very easy.
    Top Answer:For me, Grafana is a cheap tool because I don't have to spend much time learning the product since it is a simple solution. I don't know if there are different paid versions of the product.
    Top Answer:I have a problem with Grafana in the area of documentation. There is a problem in the area of some graphs where you connect elements. With Grafana, there is only one name that can be included for ten… more »
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    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

    Grafana is an open-source visualization and analytics platform that stands out in the field of monitoring solutions. Grafana is widely recognized for its powerful, easy-to-set-up dashboards and visualizations. Grafana supports integration with a wide array of data sources and tools, including Prometheus, InfluxDB, MySQL, Splunk, and Elasticsearch, enhancing its versatility. Grafana has open-source and cloud options; the open-source version is a good choice for organizations with the resources to manage their infrastructure and want more control over their deployment. The cloud service is a good choice if you want a fully managed solution that is easy to start with and scale.

    A key strength of Grafana lies in its ability to explore, visualize, query, and alert on the collected data through operational dashboards. These dashboards are highly customizable and visually appealing, making them a valuable asset for data analysis, performance tracking, trend spotting, and detecting irregularities.

    Grafana provides both an open-source solution with an active community and Grafana Cloud, a fully managed and composable observability offering that packages together metrics, logs, and traces with Grafana. The open-source version is licensed under the Affero General Public License version 3.0 (AGPLv3), being free and unlimited. Grafana Cloud and Grafana Enterprise are available for more advanced needs, catering to a wider range of organizational requirements. Grafana offers options for self-managed backend systems or fully managed services via Grafana Cloud. Grafana Cloud extends observability with a wide range of solutions for infrastructure monitoring, IRM, load testing, Kubernetes monitoring, continuous profiling, frontend observability, and more.

    The Grafana users we interviewed generally appreciate Grafana's ability to connect with various data sources, its straightforward usability, and its integration capabilities, especially in developer-oriented environments. The platform is noted for its practical alert configurations, ticketing backend integration, and as a powerful tool for developing dashboards. However, some users find a learning curve in the initial setup and mention the need for time investment to customize and leverage Grafana effectively. There are also calls for clearer documentation and simplification of notification alert templates.

    In summary, Grafana is a comprehensive solution for data visualization and monitoring, widely used across industries for its versatility, ease of use, and extensive integration options. It suits organizations seeking a customizable and scalable platform for visualizing time-series data from diverse sources. However, users should be prepared for some complexity in setup and customization and may need to invest time in learning and tailoring the system to their specific needs.

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    N11.com, OneMain Financial, China Bank, Halkbank, Kaust
    Microsoft, Adobe, Optum, Sky, Nvidia, Roblox, Wells Fargo, BlackRock, Informatica, Maersk, Daimler Truck, SNCF, Atlassian, DHL, SAP, JPMorgan Chase, Cisco, Citi and many others.
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm25%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Transportation Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Retailer20%
    Computer Software Company20%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise70%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alluvio AppResponse vs. Grafana
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alluvio AppResponse vs. Grafana and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Alluvio AppResponse is ranked 38th in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability with 15 reviews while Grafana is ranked 6th in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability with 39 reviews. Alluvio AppResponse is rated 8.8, while Grafana is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Alluvio AppResponse writes "It's a total solution that gives you end-to-end visibility at all levels". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Grafana writes "Agent-free with great dashboards and an active community". Alluvio AppResponse is most compared with NETSCOUT nGeniusONE, ThousandEyes, Dynatrace, AppDynamics and Cisco Secure Network Analytics, whereas Grafana is most compared with New Relic, Azure Monitor, Sentry, Dynatrace and Elastic Observability. See our Alluvio AppResponse vs. Grafana report.

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