Alluvio AppResponse vs ManageEngine Applications Manager comparison

Alluvio AppResponse vs. ManageEngine Applications Manager

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Categories and Ranking

Alluvio AppResponse

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

45th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (47th)

ManageEngine Applications M...

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

47th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Monitoring Software (32nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the mindshare of Alluvio AppResponse is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine Applications Manager is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Alluvio AppResponse	0.8%
ManageEngine Applications Manager	0.8%
Other	98.4%

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

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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Srinivasan Naidu

Senior System Engineer at Qatar Petroleum

Managing application health has become simpler but new monitoring features still need faster delivery

I use application discovery and dependency mapping. It helps with managing application health What I like about ManageEngine Applications Manager is the ease of use and ease of deployment. I cannot remember anything specific for future updates of the product. The new features take a lot of time…

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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

"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."

"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."

"We require a staff of a small team to maintain the solution, and they can quickly find and troubleshoot problems in the database, transactions, unified communication, etc., because it is a very good tool that is very fast and very informative and gives you an overview where the problem is on the backend server or on the network side so you can then focus more deeply on that."

"When it comes to the ability to scale up the product, this is suitable for small medium and large environments, PPG and Volkswagon being examples."

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

"The most valuable feature is performance monitoring."

"This product helps us to monitor performance of these environments."

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

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"ManageEngine Applications Manager maintains the historical data and it's easy for us to analyze the trends and patterns and fix them accordingly."

"For a small organization, I think ManageEngine is pretty nice, I think it's enough."

"I found Application Manager better than other products, including Solarwinds, because there are so manys option in Application Manager that makes it unique, such as supporting all servers, networks, cloud systems etc."

"What I like about ManageEngine Applications Manager is the ease of use and ease of deployment."

"If cost is your consideration and you have a well-rounded system administrator, this is a good product to explore."

"I used it extensively for a year, and prior to that, I was very comfortable."

"We have a very good and long relationship with ManageEngine support guys, and they provide very good support for us."

"The anomaly detection feature helps with maintaining the system's health. It is regarding our IT incident center."

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Cons

"The admin dashboard could be easier, as it takes a little bit of time to get used to it."

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

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

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

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

"The initial setup is straightforward, but you have to know a little about the product. It's not for everybody to just plug and play. If you know how the solution is implemented then it is straightforward."

"Technical support needs to be more responsive."

"Marketing is complex and not well understood, so often this product is not considered a good fit just for a surface look."

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"I would say that the implementation of ManageEngine Applications Manager is too detailed. You need some training to effectually use it."

"I would like the solution to improve the ability to track services."

"The information provided by ManageEngine is not deep-dive like IBM and CA provide."

"One area of improvement is the dashboard should be more readable and available."

"They can improve the post-processing of the data. AppDynamics has more powerful tools for post-processing or analytics. It has some limitations in more complex environments, but because we are free to use different solutions, we try to find what is best for the customers or the problem we are trying to solve."

"They can improve the post-processing of the data."

"It can’t be configured to store APM Insight data for more than one month."

"The inventory of assets needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 solution is no more expensive than other products."

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

"It is costly for small and medium businesses."

"Price-wise, it is a cheap tool...The solution's licensing model is subscription-based, in which yearly payments are to be made."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"Its price is good."

"The cost of this solution is not too bad, although it could be cheaper considering what you're getting for the price."

"The solution is noted for its cost-effectiveness, a crucial consideration for potential users."

"The licensing costs for ManageEngine Applications Manager are around $1,200 per year. For additional monitors, you have to pay extra."

"ManageEngine Applications Manager has reasonable pricing. It's more affordable than other solutions in the market. My company has an instance-based license for ManageEngine Applications Manager. You can purchase a yearly subscription or a perpetual license. The standard license covers most features, but you can still have some paid add-ons."

"The annual licensing depends on the number of monitors you have connected. Once you get to two hundred monitors you can see the price reflect."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

14%

Performing Arts

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Outsourcing Company

13%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

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...

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...

What is your primary use case for Riverbed SteelCentral AppResponse?

We are the partner of Riverbed. Once any customer buys the Riverbed product, we deploy and configure it to meet their use cases. Alluvio AppResponse can identify if a page or an application is slow...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Applications Manager?

I am satisfied with the licensing cost for ManageEngine Applications Manager.

What needs improvement with ManageEngine Applications Manager?

The new features take a lot of time to be implemented, and that could be improved about ManageEngine Applications Manager. If I were requesting a new feature that is not existing, making it availab...

What is your primary use case for ManageEngine Applications Manager?

I use application discovery and dependency mapping. It helps with managing application health.

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Also Known As

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

Applications Manager

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.

Riverbed

ManageEngine Applications Manager offers an intuitive dashboard that combines flexibility and affordability for comprehensive IT monitoring. Supporting over 80 applications and servers, it provides agentless monitoring and seamless integration with other management tools.

ManageEngine Applications Manager stands out with its ability to monitor applications, servers, databases, and IT infrastructures, making it ideal for small to medium businesses seeking a scalable and cost-effective solution. Users benefit from customizable Service Level Management rules, effective Kubernetes monitoring, and frequent software updates. However, there is room for enhancement in agent stability under heavy load conditions, overall scalability, deeper data analysis capabilities, and user experience improvements. Organizations leverage it for application performance monitoring, IT infrastructure management, and service management, incorporating it for application modernization, JVM parameter analysis, and automatic alarm settings. It also facilitates application discovery, dependency mapping, troubleshooting, and cloud service evaluation.

What are the key features of ManageEngine Applications Manager?

Easy-to-Use Dashboard: Offers a user-friendly interface for efficient monitoring.
Comprehensive IT Monitoring: Supports over 80 applications and servers.
Agentless Monitoring: Enables seamless deployment and integration.
Service Level Management: Provides customizable rules to manage services effectively.
Kubernetes Monitoring: Efficiently tracks and manages Kubernetes environments.
Regular Updates: Ensures the software stays up-to-date with new features.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Cost-Effective: Provides a scalable solution suitable for small to medium businesses.
Integration Capabilities: Easily integrates with other management tools.
Customizable Solutions: Offers flexibility to tailor monitoring according to specific business needs.
Comprehensive Documentation: Comes with helpful resources for better understanding.

ManageEngine Applications Manager is implemented across various industries for monitoring SQL databases, service incidents, and IT service management. It supports application discovery and troubleshooting, enhancing management of IT services and asset modules. Companies also use it to evaluate potential cloud service options.

ManageEngine

Sample Customers

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

Certis Europe, Financial Domain, SaaS Office Suite, On Demand TV, Parliament's IT Systems, Sastra Technologies, UniServity

Alluvio AppResponse vs. ManageEngine Applications Manager