Monte Carlo vs Splunk AppDynamics comparison

The compared Monte Carlo and Splunk solutions aren't in the same category. Monte Carlo is ranked #1 in DO , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 33.8% mindshare in the category. Splunk is ranked #3 in APM , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Monte Carlo users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

Monte Carlo

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100% willing to recommend

Splunk AppDynamics

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91% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Monte Carlo

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Observability (1st)

Splunk AppDynamics

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

252

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (3rd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (5th), IT Operations Analytics (2nd), Mobile APM (1st), Container Monitoring (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

Monte Carlo and Splunk AppDynamics aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Monte Carlo is designed for Data Observability and holds a mindshare of 33.8%, down 38.1% compared to last year.
Splunk AppDynamics, on the other hand, focuses on Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability, holds 4.0% mindshare, down 5.6% since last year.

Data Observability Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Monte Carlo	33.8%
Anomalo	13.1%
Acceldata	12.4%
Other	40.7%

Data Observability

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Splunk AppDynamics	4.0%
Dynatrace	8.8%
Datadog	7.2%
Other	80.0%

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

Featured Reviews

Prathik Rokhade

Associate Sr. Manager at Financial Insight Technology, Inc.

Provides centralized data observability features and has an easy-to-use user interface.

The product's initial setup is in a daily improvement stage, deploying new plugins for upstream and downstream resources. It takes 25 minutes to complete. The process involves integrating with third-party services for Single Sign-On (SSO). It requires only one executive for maintenance as it has easy-to-use navigation and user interface.

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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

"It makes organizing work easier based on its relevance to specific projects and teams."

"The AppDyniamics technical support is good. We haven't had any problems with them. They answer very quickly."

"End-user monitoring (web and mobile)"

"Database scaling or migration projects play a supportive role throughout the development, monitoring, and troubleshooting phases."

"It has improved our organization with its ability to catch issues quickly and fix them."

"The most valuable feature of AppDynamics is that you can easily determine the load on the application."

"We are able to correlate performance between tiers."

"AppDynamics' most valuable features are the response time of the business transaction modules, the ability to monitor multiple services, and testing and developing environments."

"We can view the server activities, including issues in the process, with a single click."

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Cons

"For anomaly detection, the product provides only the last three weeks of data, while some competitors can analyze a more extended data history."

"The solution's pricing could be improved and made more competitive."

"In terms of improvements we would like to see, we want to understand what the battery consumption metrics are whenever a user is viewing. It would be really helpful for us if we could get those details levels."

"The setup, implementation and use are clumsy and need to be refined."

"They are using Flash for their website, which is very slow. We had hoped the website would be much faster to use, and that is definitely what we want to see."

"The infrastructure is not as good as other solutions."

"The solution has performance issues after we deploy the agent."

"This feature needs to be properly described to a client, and then the client needs to have a use case. There are some clients which do not need it and some clients who do. It is not for everyone and is dependant on their use case."

"Regarding Search Guard functionality, there is room for improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has moderate pricing."

"Take into consideration what you get for specific pricing models and how much it costs to add on things you may need later."

"AppDynamics is what I would consider an enterprise-level solution. This means that it's a solution that is intended for use by larger organizations, while small or medium-sized businesses may find it difficult to afford. The number of agents required will also impact the pricing, and smaller companies may only be able to afford a limited number of agents. Essentially, the cost of the solution is not within the reach of every organization, and only some may be able to afford it."

"It would be better if there were more solutions incorporated into the base price. "

"The licensing scheme is very complex. They need to make it easier."

"We find its pricing reasonable and competitive. After it was acquired by Cisco, we found it acceptable."

"AppDynamics is priced on the higher side."

"It does require licensing to be paid."

"There is a license to use this solution. However, the clients pay for the licenses we are the service provider."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	54
Midsize Enterprise	36
Large Enterprise	188

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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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APM tools for a Managed Service Provider - Dynatrace vs. AppDynamics vs. Aternity vs. Ruxit

Hi Avi! It's great to see your thorough approach to selecting an APM package for your MSP company. Considering your focus on SMBs and enterprises in Israel, Dynatrace seems like a solid choice with...

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What do you like most about AppDynamics?

The solution saves time and cost.

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Comparisons

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Compared 20% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

Acceldata vs Monte Carlo

Compared 12% of the time

Anomalo vs Monte Carlo

Compared 11% of the time

Dynatrace vs Monte Carlo

Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

Grafana vs Splunk AppDynamics

Compared 4% of the time

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Buyer's Guide

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Overview

Stop wasting time on data fire-drills. Stop trying to hack band-aid solutions. Stop paying for outdated data governance software. With Monte Carlo, data teams are the first to know about and resolve data problems, leading to stronger data teams and insights that deliver true business value.
You invest so much in your data infrastructure – you simply can’t afford to settle for unreliable data. At Monte Carlo, we believe in the power of data, and in a world where you sleep soundly at night knowing you have full trust in your data.

Monte Carlo

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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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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