Alluvio AppResponse vs Splunk AppDynamics comparison

Riverbed and Splunk are both solutions in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category. Riverbed is ranked #49 with an average rating of 8.0, while Splunk is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2. Riverbed holds a 0.3% mindshare in APM, compared to Splunk’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Riverbed users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

Alluvio AppResponse

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91% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 17, 2025

Alluvio AppResponse and Splunk AppDynamics compete in the network and application performance monitoring domain. Splunk AppDynamics appears to have the upper hand due to its advanced features, despite Alluvio AppResponse's attractive pricing and support.

Features: Alluvio AppResponse delivers comprehensive network traffic analysis, packet capture, and application response time monitoring. It provides end-to-end visibility into applications, encompassing all network layers to offer detailed insights. Splunk AppDynamics provides robust end-to-end transaction insights, application flow maps, and operational dashboards. It excels in application mapping and places a strong focus on business transaction tracking.

Room for Improvement: Alluvio AppResponse could improve its integration with more applications and enhance user interface intuitiveness. There's also room to expand its AI and ML capabilities for deeper analytics. Splunk AppDynamics may improve in simplifying deployment processes and enhancing dynamic baseline functions. More intuitive navigation and customization can aid user experience and efficiency.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Alluvio AppResponse is lauded for its simpler and faster deployment process. Although Splunk AppDynamics offers extensive features, its deployment can be more time-intensive, requiring expert handling. Its customer service is efficient, mitigating some of the deployment complexities users might face.

Pricing and ROI: Alluvio AppResponse offers competitive pricing, appealing to budget-conscious users while assuring solid ROI from reliable network visibility. Splunk AppDynamics involves higher initial costs but promises greater ROI through its advanced insights into application performance, which can justify the expense.

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Categories and Ranking

Alluvio AppResponse

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

49th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (56th)

Splunk AppDynamics

Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

254

Ranking in other categories

IT Infrastructure Monitoring (6th), IT Operations Analytics (2nd), Mobile APM (1st), Container Monitoring (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the mindshare of Alluvio AppResponse is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk AppDynamics is 3.9%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Splunk AppDynamics	3.9%
Alluvio AppResponse	0.3%
Other	95.8%

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

Featured Reviews

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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Gyanesh Rahatekar

Back office at Reliance Industries Ltd

Application performance management and error resolution improved with data-driven insights

Dynatrace has multiple functions compared to Splunk AppDynamics, so Splunk AppDynamics should add those functions, which are not available as of now. Dynatrace has a universal agent that collects all information related to their CI, and if one CI has multiple languages, then there is no need to instrument multiple agents. However, Splunk AppDynamics requires multiple agents; if I have one server with multiple applications in different languages, then I need to instrument different agents for each application. Splunk AppDynamics should work with Dynatrace with one single universal agent that works with all application languages, eliminating the need for multiple implementations.

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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

"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."

"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."

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

"Riverbed's product is a superb product."

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

"The most valuable feature is performance monitoring."

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

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"It allows us to configure health rules so that we can, based on our own experience, determine when an application is behaving incorrectly."

"The real user monitoring helps us evaluate our customers' real experiences, which is valuable as an eCommerce company."

"We can make custom alerts in our system for specific issues like high CPU utilization or application downtime."

"It provides a lot of data, so it helps businesses identify their user base."

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I don't see any problems in the solution...The solution's technical support was good."

"The real-time feature provides me with insights into what's happening."

"The most valuable feature is the detailed statistics, like the consumer count, for the ActiveMQ server."

"The solution's most valuable feature is the response time from the end-to-end server."

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Cons

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

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

"Technical support needs to be more responsive."

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

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

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

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

"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."

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"While I am not expecting it in the next release, I would want more centralized management of the agent in the platform and better support."

"The synthetic scripting for end-user monitoring could be a little bit broader. Instead of using just Python, they can include a few other languages so that not everyone has to jump on the bandwagon for Python and do Selenium scripting. They can open up that a bit to make it simpler for people to do the scripting."

"More native support for other hardware is needed because having to install various extensions and perform extra setup for different devices is really challenging, and not as easy or straightforward as it is in other products."

"AppDynamics Browser Real-User Monitoring needs to offer an end-to-end experience, including the internet layer and third-party elements that come into play on websites."

"The solution’s setup is a bit complex."

"It would help to maybe have a more graphical interface and more user-friendly graphics."

"The tool should provide information like the number of connections and processes utilized in real time."

"In the current version of AppDynamics, there is a correlated section, where we can see all servers’ performance along with application performance, but network performance is missing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is costly for small and medium businesses."

"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."

"The product’s licencing policy is competitive. However, properly identify and size your needs to get the best rate."

"One of the main downsides to the solution is its cost."

"This solution is not the cheapest but it works well. You will end up doing more work with a cheaper solution than if you just spent the extra money on a better solution like this one."

"AppDynamics is more expensive than competitors."

"I would like more flexible pricing: A pay-per-use model, rather than just a fixed-price model."

"AppDynamics is an expensive solution."

"Because it is priced per JVM, the price can increase pretty fast, into the millions. We have had challenges because we had to justify the price to our clients, as well, when we are putting in certain tools."

"The price of AppDynamics could be reduced in my region."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Performing Arts

13%

Energy/Utilities Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

27%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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	55
Midsize Enterprise	36
Large Enterprise	189

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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Any advice about APM solutions?

There are many factors and we know little about your requirements (size of org, technology stack, management systems, the scope of implementation). Our goal was to consolidate APM and infra monitor...

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What do you like most about AppDynamics?

The solution saves time and cost.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AppDynamics?

I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten. The solution is highly expensive. Our company pays for the solution on a yearly basis, if we don't add new modules or features to the license, we need ...

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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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Splunk AppDynamics enhances application performance monitoring with advanced diagnostics and real-time insights, offering seamless end-to-end transaction tracking and infrastructure visibility.

AppDynamics provides critical tools for businesses to analyze application behavior and performance. Through innovative features like transaction snapshot analysis and adaptable dashboards, users can quickly identify and address issues, ensuring high levels of system uptime and efficiency. It is designed to support complex environments including Kubernetes and AWS, enhancing user experience by detecting performance issues early. Despite needing improvements in network monitoring and integration, it remains a robust option for tracking application health.

What are the key features of AppDynamics?

Real-time Performance Monitoring: Offers immediate insights into application behavior.
Business Transaction Tracking: Tracks transactions from start to finish for bottleneck identification.
JVM Memory Monitoring: Provides detailed JVM metrics and memory use information.
Deep-dive Diagnostics: Enables in-depth analysis of code and stack traces.
Adaptable Dashboards: Customizable views for better data interpretation.

How does AppDynamics benefit users?

Improved Incident Resolution: Faster problem detection and solution implementation.
Enhanced Application Performance: Real-time monitoring optimizes system operations.
Comprehensive Visibility: Provides a full view of application infrastructure.
Informed Decision Making: Detailed analytics guide performance improvements.
Customer Satisfaction: Enhances user experience through faster issue resolutions.

In industries like financial services and e-commerce, AppDynamics facilitates performance tracking across distributed systems, optimizing infrastructure to meet consumer demands. It excels in environments needing precise transaction monitoring and is pivotal in delivering high value and satisfaction.

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Sample Customers

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

Cisco, Sony, Nasdaq, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Edmunds.com, Puma, Fox News, DirecTV, Pizza Hut, T-Systems, Cornell University, OpenTable, BITMARCK, Green Mountain Power, Care.com, Overstock, Paddy Power, eHarmony, Kraft, The Motley Fool, The Container Store, and more See more customers

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