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GoodData vs Splunk Enterprise Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

GoodData
Ranking in Data Visualization
23rd
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Embedded BI (14th)
Splunk Enterprise Platform
Ranking in Data Visualization
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
IT Alerting and Incident Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Data Visualization category, the mindshare of GoodData is 1.5%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk Enterprise Platform is 1.5%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Visualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Splunk Enterprise Platform1.5%
GoodData1.5%
Other97.0%
Data Visualization
 

Featured Reviews

it_user241098 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engagement Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
​Setup is straightforward from a business user standpoint but MAQL needs to be easier.
Cloud connect Report generator MAQL needs to be easier Better row-level security for end-users I've used it for nine months, mainly for implementation and delivery to customers. No issues encountered. No issues encountered. When the source is big and/or the source is Netsuite there are…
Vikas Pandita - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Head Of Security Architecture Digital & Technology at Aramex
Centralized analytics have transformed noc and soc operations and deliver faster threat response
Splunk Enterprise Platform's most valuable features include its integration with AI, as Cisco, which has taken Splunk Enterprise Platform recently, is building up AI functionalities, enhancing remediation capabilities and the orchestration part in the market. Additionally, Splunk Enterprise Platform shows the correct logs at the correct time, and inventory management is very good. I assess the effectiveness of Splunk Enterprise Platform in detecting anomalies and preventing system outages as very strong; for over two to three decades, it has provided centralized log visibility, real-time monitoring, and analytics correlation, which is robust for threat detection and incident investigation. Splunk Enterprise Platform's machine learning capability of the toolkit predicts trends and reduces many false positives, making Splunk Enterprise Platform an essential tool for both SOC and network operations, where it effectively detects anomalies that other SIEM tools cannot. Splunk Enterprise Platform's personalized dashboards are superb, as I have been experimenting with them extensively, and new features have enhanced their quality, making them particularly effective for presentations to leadership, including direct engagement with the CISO.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's a good product for your end to end BI needs when its all on the cloud."
"Easy setup and maintenance"
"Before using Splunk Enterprise Platform, I used LogRhythm, but after initiating Splunk Enterprise Platform, I noticed several positive impacts in my organization."
"I consider Splunk to be one of the best solutions available compared to other options."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The most valuable feature of Splunk for data analysis is its ability to search using SPL and SQL."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform is a good tool to have, but it is expensive."
"The product is very easy to use."
"What I appreciate most about Splunk Enterprise Platform is that one of the best features is its ability to support customization."
 

Cons

"When the source is big and/or the source is Netsuite there are issues."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform should include more integrations with other security tools."
"For improvement, I do see a lot of issues with Splunk support, particularly with response times."
"From my perspective, Splunk tends to be too expensive for smaller customers."
"When concerning the cost of Splunk Enterprise Platform, the license cost can be a factor."
"The support offered by Splunk Enterprise Platform has certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"I consider Splunk Enterprise Platform an expensive tool because budget constraints from license-based data ingestion costs are significant."
"The Splunk Processing Language (SPL) poses a steep learning curve for new users."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform could improve in the area of basic log readability. When performing basic searches without advanced filters, the logs often contain timestamps and various unknown codes or other elements that can be confusing. Removing or simplifying these parts would make it easier for users who are not developers or do not have a development background to understand and find relevant information easily."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"The product is expensive, and the cost depends on the amount of data ingestion."
"The tool is expensive."
"The solution is expensive, so I rate its pricing a four out of ten."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing around seven or eight out of ten."
"I have heard from my managers that Splunk Enterprise Platform is an expensive solution."
"I rate the product's pricing a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is a very pricey tool."
"The solution's pricing increases with the amount of data used. This pricing model is acceptable because it aligns with the security features provided. It ensures that the price reflects the level of security and the amount of data we're managing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Legal Firm
8%
Government
8%
Construction Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Hospitality Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise28
 

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What needs improvement with Splunk Enterprise Platform?
The cost is definitely an area for improvement. The cost increases significantly as data volume grows. We ingest terabytes of data, so I can say Splunk Enterprise Platform is somewhat costly. Poorl...
What is your primary use case for Splunk Enterprise Platform?
I work in the data and analytics space where I deal with large data sets and system-generated logs. I use Splunk Enterprise Platform for monitoring systems. I analyze logs and create dashboards tha...
What advice do you have for others considering Splunk Enterprise Platform?
We have an add-on of the Universal Forwarder that helps us check whether our forwarder server is down or not. We have our custom add-ons that are definitely helping us and easing our work. We use a...
 

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