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We performed a comparison between IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager and Splunk APM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager vs. Splunk APM Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The solution is very stable. We never had any issues with stability.""IBM's main value lies in its integration with its own technologies, which can be seen as a benefit in environments where IBM products are extensively used."

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"Splunk APM has helped us to standardize logging and monitoring procedures.""The solution's service map feature allows us to have a holistic overview and to see quickly where the issues are.""The most valuable features are troubleshooting and optimizing application performance.""I like the fact that Splunk APM makes it easy to connect to the application database and run queries against the data.""The volume it handles is very good, including the number of metrics, the volume number of traces, and more.""The solution is stable and reliable.""The most valuable feature is dashboard creation.""Splunk's dashboards are great."

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Cons
"The installation process is difficult, requiring continuous support and specialist expertise due to our limited knowledge of managing it effectively.""The user interface was not good."

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"Splunk APM should include a better correlation between resources and infrastructure monitoring.""We currently lack log analysis capabilities in Splunk APM.""The cardinality is pretty low.""The monitoring of workloads when using SignalFx could be improved.""There are some predefined metrics.......we may want to create customized metrics.""Splunk APM's performance could be improved - at the moment, it's very slow and takes forever to give me what I want.""The UI enhancements could be a way to improve the solution in the future.""It is essential for the monitoring tool to deliver quick response times when generating analytical reports, instead of prolonged delays."

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  • "I would rate the pricing a nine to ten. It is very expensive."
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  • "The price of Slunk APM is less than some of its competitors."
  • "The pricing is reasonable."
  • "Splunk APM is a very cost-efficient solution."
  • "Splunk offers a 14-day free trial and after that, we have to pay but the cost is reasonable."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:IBM's main value lies in its integration with its own technologies, which can be seen as a benefit in environments where IBM products are extensively used.
    Top Answer:Implementing synthetic monitoring for our Internet banking site has been challenging. The installation process is difficult, requiring continuous support and specialist expertise due to our limited… more »
    Top Answer:I would rate IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager a six out of ten. The monitoring tool we currently use is outdated and lacks essential features for monitoring customer experience. We face… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature is dashboard creation.
    Top Answer:Splunk's functionality could be improved by adding database connectors for other platforms like AWS and Azure.
    Top Answer:We use Splunk APM for performance testing.
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    Also Known As
    Tivoli Composite Application Manager
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    Overview
    IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Application Diagnostics on z/OS manages real-time problem detection, analysis, and repair to help maintain the availability, performance and general health of on-demand composite applications. it can gain in-depth diagnostic information for specific application requests to identify the root cause of problems. This software provides a consistent way to manage composite applications throughout Java EE application environments. Set alerts to help detect and fix potentially troublesome situations before they affect users. It can resolve performance issues faster and reduce downtime costs.

    Splunk APM is a comprehensive application performance monitoring solution that provides real-time insights into the performance and availability of your applications. 

    It offers end-to-end visibility across the entire application stack, from the front-end user experience to the back-end infrastructure. With Splunk APM, you can proactively identify and resolve performance issues, optimize application performance, and ensure a seamless user experience. 

    Splunk APM leverages machine learning and AI-powered analytics to automatically detect anomalies and provide actionable insights. The product supports a wide range of programming languages and frameworks, making it suitable for both monolithic and microservices-based architectures. It also integrates seamlessly with other Splunk products, allowing you to correlate APM data with logs, metrics, and other operational data for a holistic view of your application environment. 

    With its intuitive interface and powerful features, Splunk APM empowers developers, operations teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-performing applications and drive better business outcomes.

    Sample Customers
    Michelin Tire Corp
    Sunrun, Yelp, Onshape, Tapjoy, Symphony Commerce, Chairish, Clever, Grovo, Bazaar Voice, Zenefits, Avalara
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm37%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government7%
    Non Profit4%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm33%
    Computer Software Company22%
    Pharma/Biotech Company11%
    Educational Organization11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise75%
    REVIEWERS
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise93%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise76%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager vs. Splunk APM
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager vs. Splunk APM and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager is ranked 55th in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability with 2 reviews while Splunk APM is ranked 13th in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability with 13 reviews. IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager is rated 6.6, while Splunk APM is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager writes "Integrates well with IBM technologies, but it's outdated and lacks essential features". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Splunk APM writes "Provides great visibility, analysis, and data telemetry". IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager is most compared with Dynatrace, IBM Application Performance Management and Azure Monitor, whereas Splunk APM is most compared with Splunk ITSI (IT Service Intelligence), Sentry, Monte Carlo, Elastic Observability and Observe. See our IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager vs. Splunk APM report.

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