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Dotcom-Monitor MetricsView Monitoring vs Splunk AppDynamics comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 6, 2025

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Dotcom-Monitor MetricsView ...
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
89th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Splunk AppDynamics
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
246
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (3rd), IT Operations Analytics (2nd), Mobile APM (2nd), Container Monitoring (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category, the mindshare of Dotcom-Monitor MetricsView Monitoring is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk AppDynamics is 3.3%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Infrastructure Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

it_user627558 - PeerSpot reviewer
It shows us not only when utilization is high, but also when it's low
An online app or download would be useful for the next release, possibly even a phone app that I could use to view my dashboard when I am stationed remotely. Besides a call center, we have a lot of employees in the field and on the road, therefore for management to have access to those numbers quickly, it would be very helpful.
Muhammad Zeeshan Siddiqui - PeerSpot reviewer
Dynamic mapping enhances workflows that are user-friendly
One aspect that requires improvement is the agent. Without an agent, gathering sufficient information on applications is challenging. Additionally, the agent sometimes creates performance issues in production environments. If AppDynamics could develop a means to monitor without an agent, it could significantly improve application performance and reduce potential problems. Moving to an agentless solution, like what some competitors are doing, would be beneficial.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It shows us not only when utilization is high, but also when it is low."
"MetricsView allows us to keep an eye on computer memory, internal network availability, processors, etc. Letting us know where our issues are coming from based on those numbers."
"It allows us to easily troubleshoot computer issues instead of calling a tech person or do the troubleshooting ourselves and taking the time to do it."
"Setting up the monitoring agents was straightforward."
"The monitoring is similar to Dynatrace."
"The analytics are great."
"The transaction snapshots let you find out where the application broke; it pinpoints where in the call stack, and then how long it took to resolve."
"The product provides a nice end-user experience."
"The AppDyniamics technical support is good. We haven't had any problems with them. They answer very quickly."
"Technical support is helpful."
"AppDynamics Browser Real-User Monitoring provides smooth connectivity to different applications."
 

Cons

"An online app or download would be useful for the next release, possibly even a phone app that I could use to view my dashboard when I am stationed remotely."
"There are too many installers available for this solution."
"One aspect that requires improvement is the agent. Without an agent, gathering sufficient information on applications is challenging."
"This solution is expensive."
"It would help to maybe have a more graphical interface and more user-friendly graphics."
"The user access management could be a bit better."
"AppDynamics Server Monitoring lacks investment in new technologies like Kubernetes and cloud solutions."
"The cost element is an issue. I can't expect the company to change its way of work. However, given the fact that we earn and do all our business in South African Rand, I would prefer to buy in Rand as opposed to the American dollar or British pound."
"AppDynamics is dealing with a lot of products and technologies, so we need to have clear documentation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing for AppDynamics Server Monitoring in Africa and the Middle East is too expensive, so it's very hard to sell it to customers. If there could be different pricing or package for the region, that would be great. My company pays for the license of AppDynamics Server Monitoring on a per-agent, per-server basis. It's $700 to $1000 per server, and it's paid annually. My company is on a subscription model for the solution. On a scale of one to five, where one is expensive and five is cheap, my rating for the price of AppDynamics Server Monitoring is a two."
"AppDynamics does not usually do monthly payments. They do it on an annual basis, at the very least."
"AppDynamics is one of the most expensive solutions on the market."
"The price of AppDynamics could be reduced in my region."
"The solution has a high cost."
"We buy the platform's yearly subscription."
"One of the main downsides to the solution is its cost."
"The product’s licencing policy is competitive. However, properly identify and size your needs to get the best rate."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
48%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
5%
 

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