ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations vs Splunk AppDynamics comparison

ExtraHop Networks and Splunk are both solutions in the IT Operations Analytics category. ExtraHop Networks is ranked #14, while Splunk is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3. ExtraHop Networks holds a 2.4% mindshare in IOA, compared to Splunk’s 22.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ExtraHop Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 11, 2025

Splunk AppDynamics and ExtraHop Reveal(x) compete in network monitoring and IT operations management. Despite AppDynamics' strong pricing and support, ExtraHop is considered superior due to its advanced features, making it more valuable despite higher costs.

Features: AppDynamics offers real-time diagnostics, seamless cloud integration, and application performance monitoring. ExtraHop provides real-time network visibility, advanced machine learning capabilities, and in-depth network analysis.

Room for Improvement: AppDynamics could enhance its deployment process and simplify its interface for better usability. There is room for improvement in ExtraHop’s pricing model, user interface, and integration with third-party services to broaden its appeal.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtraHop garners praise for its straightforward deployment and high-quality customer service, minimizing downtime during setup. AppDynamics, while having solid support, presents a more complex deployment process, which could be streamlined for a better customer experience.

Pricing and ROI: AppDynamics is deemed more cost-effective due to its lower setup costs and quicker ROI. ExtraHop, requiring a higher initial investment, justifies the cost with a comprehensive feature set delivering substantial long-term value.

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Categories and Ranking

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Ranking in IT Operations Analytics

14th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (73rd), Network Diagnostics (13th), Network Packet Capture (7th)

Splunk AppDynamics

Ranking in IT Operations Analytics

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

250

Ranking in other categories

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

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the IT Operations Analytics category, the mindshare of ExtraHop Reveal(x) for IT Operations is 2.4%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk AppDynamics is 22.0%, up from 20.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Out West

Project Manager and IT Management Consultant at a integrator with 1,001-5,000 employees

Great for identifying application interdependencies with helpful support but needs better visualizations

We're just trying to identify the application interdependencies, which normally reside on different servers, including web servers, database servers, enterprise service bus, et cetera, up to your presentation layer before we start moving stuff around. Normally, the reason why we use these tools is to understand what assets we have, where they're deployed, and how they enter and operate before we decide to go move something from point A to point B. The solution is going to allow me to establish a wave or migration plan where you have different waves of migration and then you actually have move groups to try and get your application moved from A to B seamlessly. A to B could be on-premise to on-premise. It could be on-premise to cloud. Et cetera. The solution can tell me what components can I deploy, for example, into a cloud space, without having to refactor my applications since that can be quite time-consuming and costly.

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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

"There are many valuable features in this product, but probably the biggest is the customization capability it has."

"This solution is more applications reference architecture focused. Its benefit is that it specializes in that space."

"The most valuable features are security detections, perimeter detection, dashboards, and alerts."

"Not only can you look at the protocol import level. It also has a live PCAP analysis."

"Wire data analytics."

"The most valuable feature is the way it handles data, from Layer 2 up to Layer 7. We can see everything that happens in the network."

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

"After a major incident, root cause analysis is conducted and, most of the time, we understand what caused the incident and how it can be prevented from happening again."

"After we implemented this solution, we can easily determine the root cause of issues."

"AppDynamics' best feature is automation - for example, when I add a note, it can understand the data automatically."

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

"What I like most about AppDynamics Server Monitoring is that it's easy to manipulate and easy to implement. All solutions have the same features, but what sets AppDynamics Server Monitoring apart is that it's really quick to implement. AppDynamics Server Monitoring has a great interface. As a developer, it doesn't matter whether it's SolarWinds, Dynatrace, or any APM you're using, but it would matter to the customer. A product must be easy to manipulate or use, for example, AppDynamics Server Monitoring, for the customer, but for developers like my team, there's no pressure, even if a solution requires coding."

"From the performance management side, I like everything from business transaction work to tracking. On the database side, we can get a lot of insights from the database. On the server monitoring side, it helped us a lot to find out some of the issues on the VM side because VMs were creating a little trouble for us."

"The SAP monitoring element is very helpful."

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Cons

"This solution would be improved if it had the ability to retain data longer."

"They have a new solution, ExtraHop Reveal(x), and I think it needs improvement."

"We'd like to see a local presence within the region in order to have seamless service whether it's the support, the implementation, or professional services."

"They either have to go broad or decide what their bread and butter is and get really good at that."

"I would improve the Rule-Based Access Control (RBAC) by providing granular access control to the data."

"Network visibility is something that needs to be improved."

"AppDynamics is agent-based, so some customers are reluctant to install the agents in all their production environments. It would be helpful if they had an agentless version. It covers applications on the server, but the solution is weak on the network side. The agent is not deployed on the network components, so it cannot provide complete information about issues on the network layer."

"The interface and user experience could be better."

"The main concern is the extensions and their documentation, particularly for the installation of Azure app services. It is lacking some documentation, which is why we are always with the AppDynamics team for support to get the details."

"Maybe some more CPU power or something like that could be an area to improve."

"The training on the dashboards that is provided could be a little bit better, as could the use cases. They should have some good examples out there. As it is right now, I had to scour YouTube to find some stuff."

"The solution could improve by covering more technologies. For example, it does support .NET Core applications. However, it could be a bit better."

"There are certain limitations with the agents in the solution"

"While it is scalable, it could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair considering the value provided."

"The pricing is higher than other solutions, but with such good features, I think it's worth it."

"The price of this solution for our environment is about £650,000 ($855,000 USD) for three years."

"AppDynamics is really pricey as it requires licenses for every feature."

"The way it is structured in terms of price could be better. You pay for individual modules and that adds on to the cost, which detracts you from implementing those modules and slows you down."

"There were no added costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"As compared to other applications, its price is moderate. Its price is neither very high nor very low."

"The pricing model for AppDynamics could be better. You have to subscribe to a yearly or a three-year licensing, which isn't very handy. The solution is one of the most expensive in the market today."

"We have a license-based solution. That means you need a license for each server you monitor."

"We buy the platform's yearly subscription."

"We are looking forward to purchasing the solution on the AWS Marketplace."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

13%

Educational Organization

10%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

29%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Overview

The ExtraHop Application Performance Management Solution Delivers Unified Visibility Across the IT Environment w/ Proactive Alerts & Accelerated Troubleshooting

ExtraHop Networks

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

Alaska Airlines, bet365, Concur, McKesson, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Practice Fusion, Seattle Children's Hospital, Steward Health Care System

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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