Alluvio AppResponse vs SolarWinds Network Automation Manager comparison

Riverbed and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Riverbed is ranked #61 with an average rating of 8.0, while SolarWinds is ranked #108. Riverbed holds a 0.4% mindshare in NMS, compared to SolarWinds’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Riverbed users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 10, 2024

Alluvio AppResponse and SolarWinds Network Automation Manager compete in the network performance and management space. Alluvio AppResponse takes the lead with its in-depth analytical capabilities, while SolarWinds Network Automation Manager's comprehensive automation features give it an edge in operational efficiency.

Features: Alluvio AppResponse delivers superior packet-level analysis, network diagnostics, and real-time monitoring, essential for comprehensive issue identification. SolarWinds Network Automation Manager excels in automation management, broad integration capabilities, and scalability, efficiently adapting to varied network environments.

Room for Improvement: Alluvio AppResponse could benefit from an easier deployment process, enhanced integration options, and streamlined user interface design. SolarWinds Network Automation Manager might improve by offering deeper analytical features, refined customization options, and more detailed diagnostics.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SolarWinds Network Automation Manager has a straightforward deployment process and prioritizes customer support, making initial setup and ongoing assistance more user-friendly. Alluvio AppResponse provides robust technical support, although its deployment might be more complex due to its comprehensive feature set.

Pricing and ROI: Alluvio AppResponse generally involves a higher initial cost but offers long-term ROI through its deep performance insights. SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is more cost-effective initially and delivers a quicker ROI through its automation efficiencies, appealing to businesses looking for scalable solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

Alluvio AppResponse

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

61st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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

SolarWinds Network Automati...

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

108th

Average Rating

5.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Automation (15th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Alluvio AppResponse is 0.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Network Automation Manager 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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Giulio Valeri

Owner at SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS SRL

Threat detection failures, poor technical support, and expensive

We use the solution to manage all of our customer's systems. We monitor and decide if everything is okay and if not, we do changes when needed. For example, if there is a need to change the antivirus software we can automate the process and install the new one. There are scripts within the software…

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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

"The most valuable feature is performance monitoring."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

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

"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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"The solution offers so many great resources, it makes them a powerhouse in the market."

"The installation is easy."

Cons

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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"The price could be a bit lower."

"We did not like SolarWinds because it was not able to communicate between UPSA and our accounting system. They should have better integration."

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."

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

"It is costly for small and medium businesses."

"The price of SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is fair. However, it is more expensive than ConnectWise."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Performing Arts

10%

Energy/Utilities Company

Computer Software Company

Government

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Performing Arts

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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

SolarWinds NAM

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

Riverbed

Scale environments from 1,000 to tens of thousands of nodes with comprehensive performance, traffic, WAN, and switch port monitoring, automated change and configuration management, and IP address management in an integrated network automation software solution.

SolarWinds

Sample Customers

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

Maalem Financing Company, School City of Hammond

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