Apica vs ExtremeAnalytics comparison

Apica and Extreme Networks are both solutions in the IT Operations Analytics category. Apica is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.7, while Extreme Networks is ranked #16. Apica holds a 2.4% mindshare in IOA, compared to Extreme Networks’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Apica users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme Networks users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Apica and ExtremeAnalytics compete in the network performance monitoring and analytics domain. Apica leads with favorable pricing and ease of integration, while ExtremeAnalytics showcases advanced analytics and features.

Features: Apica features strong network monitoring, synthetic testing, and offers comprehensive visibility. ExtremeAnalytics includes in-depth data analytics, advanced visualizations, and delivers actionable insights which may surpass Apica's in analytical depth.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Apica offers straightforward deployment, supported by reliable customer service, allowing smoother implementation. ExtremeAnalytics requires a more complex deployment, possibly demanding additional resources but is backed by a responsive team.

Pricing and ROI: Apica presents an advantageous cost with significant ROI, appealing to buyers focused on economy. ExtremeAnalytics might have a higher setup cost but offers substantial long-term ROI through its rich feature set, attractive to those seeking extended value.

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Categories and Ranking

Apica

Ranking in IT Operations Analytics

8th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (18th), Log Management (18th), Observability Pipeline Software (2nd)

ExtremeAnalytics

Ranking in IT Operations Analytics

16th

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (25th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the IT Operations Analytics category, the mindshare of Apica is 2.4%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeAnalytics is 1.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

IT Operations Analytics Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Apica	2.4%
ExtremeAnalytics	1.8%
Other	95.8%

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Prajkta Ambekar

Test Automation Specialist -Full Stack at IBM

Recording flows and script enhancements streamline performance testing, but script access limitations and outdated language hinder some functions

Apica allows me to record APIs easily and enhances scripts through options like auto-correlation, enabling me to access dynamic fields. The tool has a test analyzer for clear reporting and downloading PDF reports. It is useful for both performance and automation testing, facilitating access to headers and payloads easily, enhancing scripts with dynamic values.

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Wael Awni

Management Board Member and Network Engineer at NewLogics

Great solution to collect analytics on customer usage with valuable response latency

We use ExtremeAnalytics for public venues and to collect information about customer usage. We also use this solution to monitor the application performance and troubleshoot network or latency issues. We use it to collect analytics about the visitors for public opinion The application response…

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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 is easy to set up and configure."

"I like the transcript download feature. And with UI scripting, it's helpful that Apica handles a lot of the backend work automatically. I don't have to tag everything manually, though I can tag elements later if needed. It's really good at recording the steps."

"Anyone can understand the solution easily because it doesn't require a specific scripted language."

"There are several features that are really good. The first one is the flexibility and the advanced configuration that Apica offers when it comes to configuring synthetic checks. It provides the ability to customize how the check should be performed and it is very flexible in the number of synthetic locations that it can use. It allows us to run scripts from different locations all over the world, and they have a really good number of these locations."

"The solution captures all our requests and responses."

"It helps with releases because we monitor them in staging. We can tell if something is critically wrong before it gets into production, e.g., if it was load related or function related and also what was different in the dev stage. It then alerts us straightaway inside of our production monitors once it has been released. Therefore, it has improved how we run our systems since we monitor multiple environments."

"It uses a basic scripting language, which is easy to learn and customize as needed. Compared to LoadRunner, I found writing and customizing code much easier in Apica."

"APICa allows me to record APIs easily and enhances scripts through options like auto-correlation, enabling me to access dynamic fields."

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"The solution's scalability is a ten out of ten."

"The application response latency is valuable and suitable for troubleshooting."

"The most valuable feature of ExtremeAnalytics is wireless intrusion prevention."

Cons

"The initial screen on their dashboard could have a bit more data, but this is a small thing. It could have more data, so we do not need to drill down to a screen behind that initial information. I would like them to get a little better on the user interfaces that we need to go into."

"If you are adding any input file, the tool fails to capture the path."

"It is difficult to create a script using ZebraTester."

"The reporting part that we use for our executives needs a bit more customization capabilities. Right now, you can use only the three main templates for reporting. We would like to be able to customize them."

"Apica was a relatively new tool when I started using it. Although Apica had good documentation, it still felt less developed or advanced than a tool like LoadRunner."

"I have noticed that the tool isn't widely recognized outside our organization. Also, there aren't any tutorials or dedicated resources for this tool, making it challenging for newcomers to learn. It would be beneficial if someone experienced with it could provide guidance."

"We could use more detailed information in the request and response sections."

"Alerting needs improvement. It's a little noisy. It needs some better options. Currently, they have an issue, when you set up a synthetic monitor, you can set up where it's monitoring from, a data center that Apica owns."

More Apica cons

"There are issues with cloud distribution of the servers, and it could be faster."

"The solution's stability needs to be improved."

"ExtremeAnalytics could improve application control. The URL filtering is not working properly. We have had issues with the reports and heat maps not working as expected. We have been receiving download errors when attempting to retrieve the heat maps and reports."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"License management is another area that Apica could do better. We have already had these conversations with our account teams. This is something that they are looking at largely improving in upcoming releases. I believe that this is already on their roadmap."

"I am sure that Apica's price will be lower than LoadRunner."

"The pricing and licensing are very reasonable. At the end of the day, you are using their technology/software and getting X amount of checks for a very decent value. As for discounts, they try to meet your budgets as much as they can. For example, if you need 100 checks and you have X amount of budget for it, then they will try and get down to that price. Costing-wise, it is a reasonably cost product. They will always try and come down to your price if you need them to come down to it by knocking off certain areas."

"I know Apica is an expensive solution, but it is worth the money for the service it provides."

"The level of alerting accuracy has saved us time and money in operational costs. Overall, it has automated a lot of the manual efforts which have been more complex with some of our other scripting tools or monitors. So, it brings things together by doing things faster and saves us money."

"The pricing is fair. It is neither too cheap nor too expensive."

"Another main difference between Apica and the other products was the cost. We really thought that the balance in Apica between the features and costs was the best among all the products on which we did a PoC."

"Apica is pretty cost-effective if you buy both solutions together: Synthetic and LoadTest. If you are going for one solution, the cost is on par with any tool in the market."

More Apica pricing and cost advice

"The pricing is an eight out of ten."

"The price of the solution is approximately $100 to $120 and is paid annually."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

23%

Media Company

Insurance Company

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	17

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apica Synthetic?

The GUI is powerful and doesn't require scripting or regular expressions. It has a vast finder for correlation, which is easier than other tools like JMeter and LoadRunner. It's also easy to integr...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apica Synthetic?

I know Apica is an expensive solution, but it is worth the money for the service it provides.

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What needs improvement with Apica Synthetic?

Apica cannot perform endurance or scale-up tests independently. It requires other tools like ALM. When editing scripts, only one can be accessed at a time, risking changes affecting other folders. ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeAnalytics?

The pricing is an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with ExtremeAnalytics?

The solution's stability needs to be improved.

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeAnalytics?

It gives us insight into the network health. This helps us understand what is wrong with the limit of the wireless solution or device.

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Also Known As

Apica LoadTest, Apica Synthetic

Extreme Application Analytics, Purview

Overview

Apica leads in observability cost optimization, empowering IT teams to manage telemetry data economics efficiently. It supports various data types, reducing costs by 40% with flexible deployment options and eliminating tool sprawl through modular solutions.

Apica Ascent optimizes observability costs across metrics, logs, traces, and events and provides adaptability beyond proprietary formats. Its patented InstaStore™ technology ensures maximum storage efficiency and advanced root cause analysis. Organizations leverage Apica for comprehensive control over observability investments, reducing runaway costs. With solutions for mitigating high-cardinality data challenges, Apica supports any data lake preference and offers cloud or on-premises deployments. Its modular solutions eliminate unnecessary tool redundancies, enhancing economic efficiency in telemetry data management.

What features define Apica's capabilities?

Global Presence: Extensive points of presence worldwide
Advanced Alerting: Accurate system notifications
Robust Scripting: Supports multiple protocols easily
Flexible Integration: Effortless system connections
Environment Simulation: Adapts various test scenarios globally

Which benefits should users expect from Apica?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces observability costs by 40%
Data Flexibility: Supports any data source
Modular Approach: Eliminates tool redundancies
Advanced Analysis: Enhanced root cause capabilities
Deployment Variety: Cloud and on-premises options available

Apica addresses industry needs in monitoring and testing applications, enhancing user experience across sectors. It is instrumental in synthetic checks, load testing, API monitoring, and validating functionalities for stability in gaming, finance, eCommerce, and banking platforms. Apica's versatility supports both on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring accurate insights into service availability and network performance.

Apica

ExtremeAnalytics lets you understand what applications are running on your network, who is using them and what the response time is for each application. It gives you granular visibility into network and application performance, users, locations and devices. Information from the network and the applications empower you to make data-driven decisions.

Extreme Networks

Sample Customers

HBO, JPMC, Morgan Stanley, Xander, EA Sports, Volvo

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