CloudVision vs VMware Aria Operations for Applications comparison

CloudVision vs. VMware Aria Operations for Applications

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Categories and Ranking

CloudVision

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

49th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Cloud Monitoring Software

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (17th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (14th), Container Monitoring (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Cloud Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of CloudVision is 0.5%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Applications is 2.0%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Monitoring Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware Aria Operations for Applications	2.0%
CloudVision	0.5%
Other	97.5%

Cloud Monitoring Software

Featured Reviews

NimitPuvar

A VP Enterprise Sales at Ashtech Infotech (India) Pvt.Ltd.

Clients experience effective network management and comprehensive monitoring

Arista currently provides their solution for their own Arista products only. A problem occurs because customers do not have only Arista products. Sometimes they have different kinds of products available in their network. For monitoring that network, they have to either procure more solutions from third parties or they have to procure the provider OEM to manage their switches. If Arista can integrate third-party switches for monitoring purposes, it will be beneficial for the customers. Arista and other competitors such as Cisco or HPE Aruba have their own benefits. Cisco and Aruba face the challenge of having multiple OS for networking their products, whereas Arista has a single OS across their products. This is very beneficial for customers as they only have to manage a single OS.

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Ajay Shukla

Consultant at HCLTech

Automation and insightful diagnostics elevate operations while improvements are welcome

The new version 8.18 has brought significant improvements. The main purpose of using this tool is having a single console to manage all entities. The cloud integration capabilities, including private, public, and hybrid, are already well-implemented. The ability to manage multiple vCenters across different geographical locations is very effective. The new Skyline health feature and certificate and licensing management are particularly useful improvements. The dashboard's overview tab provides comprehensive information about current vCenter status, resizable amounts, reclamation opportunities, anomalies, diagnostics, licensing, and certificates. However, there is room for improvement in application analysis. The current functionality lacks detailed monitoring at the kernel level, focusing mainly on CPU, memory, and storage matrices. Enhanced application monitoring capabilities, including tracking downtime for specific types of applications such as transactional or e-commerce applications, would be beneficial.

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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

"A single point of management and monitoring, as well as upgradation and update is valuable."

"The product provides a central management feature. It helps in eliminating human errors. It doesn't have a lot of bugs for software."

"This solution allows me to have true visibility for any metrics when it comes to my cloud, and private."

"I gladly recommend VMware Aria Operations for Applications because it is cost effective and has commendable AI response capabilities."

"It significantly improves application performance management by offering recommendations for resource allocation to avoid wastage or overcommitment."

"It has a familiar interface, which makes it easy to get started."

"The solution provides single-console management for multiple VMware environments and cloud integrations, whether hybrid, private, or public cloud."

"The solution is great for virtualization and preparing the infrastructure in Tanzu to test products. It's very fast and has good visibility."

"We haven't had any issues with stability."

"For us, the ease of deployment in combination with TMZ was the most important part because we don't have to manually deploy a complex monitoring solution. We can more or less do that with the click of a button, and we are not dependent on the developers to provide us with all the necessary features and functions to make that work. We can just deploy it on a workload cluster and monitor at least a good part of the workload. If we want to go into detail, we clearly need to make changes, but for a good part of application monitoring, it gives us good insights."

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Cons

"Arista currently provides their solution for their own Arista products only. A problem occurs because customers do not have only Arista products."

"CloudVision could have a user-friendly interface."

"It could use a URL document server. Everything in the market is moving towards automation and everybody's looking for the single click operations as well relational data locality."

"They could make it more easy to plug-in data so that a nontechnical person will be able to use it, like accountants or finance people. That way they don't have to ask us."

"The support from VMware is not very helpful. This is because you always receive many questions from the support service but few actual solutions."

"The initial setup should be easier and more seamless."

"VMware technical support has declined since the Broadcom acquisition. Previously, they were more focused on issue resolution, but now they prioritize licensing verification before providing support."

"The implementation is a long process that should be improved."

"However, it is still not a very mature product."

"The solution could be expensive, which might be a limiting factor."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"CloudVision is an expensive product. We purchase its yearly license."

"I would rate the pricing as three out of five."

"Different locations require different setups. In your terms, around 300 to around 400K USD."

"The licensing costs are very high, particularly when you consider that we have to purchase a level 1 license for every integration, such as the load balancer, HAProxy, and the MSSP. And if you want to use vSAN, that's another license. Then, of course, Tanzu Observability has its own separate license."

"I don't have the details. In our case, there is a mixture in place. We have production usage, and we are also doing training for VMware. So, we also have a training instance. It is worth the money you would spend on it. That's because if you were to build all of this yourself by using some of the open source tools, then you would need a lot of time."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with CloudVision?

What is your primary use case for CloudVision?

We are using the same products. We implement CloudVision, but have not implemented the security portion of that.

What advice do you have for others considering CloudVision?

It depends upon the nature of the business of the customers. If a customer is in the finance sector and they require very fast reply time, then they have a larger benefit compared to normal manufac...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Observability by Wavefront?

The solution includes cost drivers that can be configured according to your environment. You can input server-wise, CPU-wise, storage, and memory costs per hour or day. Once cost drivers are provid...

What needs improvement with VMware Tanzu Observability by Wavefront?

What is your primary use case for VMware Tanzu Observability by Wavefront?

I have been involved in several projects where I had to implement automation and monitoring alerting. I performed automation using VMware Aria Operations for Applications. There is an automation ta...

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Also Known As

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Tanzu Observability, Wavefront, Wavefront by VMware, VMware Tanzu Observability

Overview

CloudVision offers advanced network visibility and management, designed to enhance operational efficiency for tech-savvy businesses. Its innovative approach caters to dynamic environments, ensuring seamless experiences.

CloudVision is tailored for enterprises needing consistent network performance and robust analytics. It provides comprehensive visibility into network operations, allowing businesses to monitor, manage, and optimize their environments effectively. Users benefit from its seamless integration capabilities, providing a centralized view of the entire network. The platform's adaptability ensures it meets the growing demands of modern IT infrastructures.

What are the key features?

Network Automation: Simplifies repetitive tasks with automated processes.
Real-time Analytics: Offers detailed insights to improve decision-making.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing network demands.
Seamless Integration: Combines with existing systems for enhanced functionality.
Simple Setup: Quick deployment process minimizes downtime.

What benefits should users examine?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces operational costs with automated solutions.
Improved Performance: Enhances network reliability to support critical operations.
Time Savings: Frees up resources for strategic tasks by automating routine work.
Increased Visibility: Provides comprehensive monitoring for proactive management.
Enhanced Security: Mitigates risks with real-time threat detection.

In financial services, CloudVision streamlines data flow, ensuring transactions remain secure and uninterrupted. Healthcare institutions leverage it for reliable patient data management, enhancing service delivery. Its adoption in retail enables seamless connectivity across multiple locations, improving customer experiences.

Arista

VMware Tanzu Observability by Wavefront is a powerful tool for monitoring and analyzing the performance and availability of applications and infrastructure in real-time.

With its comprehensive monitoring capabilities, visualizing and analyzing data becomes effortless. The real-time alerting system ensures timely issue resolution, while scalability and a user-friendly interface provide a seamless experience for smooth operations.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

Information Not Available

1. Atlassian 2. Cisco 3. Databricks 4. DigitalOcean 5. Equinix 6. Fidelity Investments 7. Google 8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise 9. Honeywell 10. IBM 11. Intel 12. JetBlue Airways 13. LinkedIn 14. Lyft 15. Mastercard 16. Microsoft 17. MongoDB 18. Netflix 19. Nvidia 20. Oracle 21. PayPal 22. Pinterest 23. Qualcomm 24. Red Hat 25. Salesforce 26. SAP 27. Spotify 28. Square 29. TMobile 30. Twitter 31. Uber 32. VMware

CloudVision vs. VMware Aria Operations for Applications