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Ixia Hawkeye vs Splunk AppDynamics comparison

Keysight Technologies and Splunk are both solutions in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category. Keysight Technologies is ranked #36 with an average rating of 10.0, while Splunk is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.3. Keysight Technologies holds a 0.2% mindshare in IM, compared to Splunk’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Keysight Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Splunk users who would recommend it.
Ixia Hawkeye
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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 11, 2025

Splunk AppDynamics and Ixia Hawkeye compete in the network monitoring and performance management market. Splunk AppDynamics has the upper hand in advanced analytics and application monitoring, while Ixia Hawkeye excels in network testing and monitoring.

Features: Splunk AppDynamics provides real-time application performance monitoring, analytics, and comprehensive dashboard views. It offers detailed visibility across complex IT environments, enhancing IT management. Ixia Hawkeye specializes in network testing and monitoring, offering in-depth insights and proactive measurements to ensure optimal network performance, focusing on network health and testing.

Room for Improvement: Splunk AppDynamics could enhance its network health capabilities, improve scalability for large enterprises, and simplify integration with third-party tools. Ixia Hawkeye could lower its investment requirements, streamline its complex configurations, and expand real-time analytics capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Splunk AppDynamics is known for effortless deployment and effective customer support, emphasizing quick integration. Ixia Hawkeye requires more intricate deployment due to its comprehensive network testing features but provides strong setup support and ongoing assistance.

Pricing and ROI: Splunk AppDynamics offers a competitive pricing model with a rapid ROI through analytics, providing significant value quickly. Ixia Hawkeye is typically more expensive but delivers a substantial return by ensuring comprehensive network insights and performance assurance, justifying its cost through improved network reliability.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Ixia Hawkeye
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
36th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Unified Communications Monitoring (4th), Network Monitoring Software (37th)
Splunk AppDynamics
Ranking in IT Infrastructure Monitoring
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
249
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (3rd), IT Operations Analytics (2nd), Mobile APM (1st), Container Monitoring (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the IT Infrastructure Monitoring category, the mindshare of Ixia Hawkeye is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk AppDynamics is 3.0%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

José Enrique Cano Rodriguez - PeerSpot reviewer
A valuable tool for optimizing network performance and security with comprehensive network monitoring capabilities, user-friendly interface, and flexibility for scripting
Distinguishing itself from network management systems like SolarWinds Orion and Dataminer, Hawkeye offers a distinctive feature. It empowers network administrators to access specialized and detailed views for specific tests, including video streaming and performance related to specific applications like video games. In contrast, SolarWinds and Dataminer typically offer a more general evaluation of network health. Hawkeye's unique capability enables a detailed analysis of network performance through specific tests, allowing administrators to identify areas in need of improvement and take precise actions to enhance network performance.
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Gyanesh Rahatekar - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"The most valuable feature is the deployment because it's very easy to deploy real flow through the network."
"Our customer was happiest with the price of this product."
"It empowers network administrators to access specialized and detailed views for specific tests, including video streaming and performance related to specific applications like video games."
"The ease of setup is the most valuable aspect of this solution. It's easy to set up and run tests."
"What I like the most about Splunk AppDynamics is the end-to-end observability for the application, along with traces."
"The alert mechanism in AppDynamics enhances server management tasks by using agents installed on each server."
"The feature that I appreciate in AppDynamics Browser Real-User Monitoring is the intuitive and user-friendly dynamic mapping it creates for workflows."
"AppDynamics Browser Real-User Monitoring provides smooth connectivity to different applications."
"AppDynamics Database Monitoring provides a single view of the problem and helps identify the guilty database query, which is unique compared to other solutions."
"We used AppDynamics to identify gaps and bottlenecks in the software."
"The best feature of about Splunk AppDynamics is its interface, which allows me to see the full transaction, exactly what is happening, from where it starts to where the call is going, all the services involved in a call, and exactly the time it took from each node to each node along with the network delays."
"I rate Splunk AppDynamics 10 out of 10."
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Cons

"The customization of tests and even the results can be improved."
"Ixia has one flaw, which is that they do not print the license code on the paper licenses that are shipped to the customers."
"Improvements in network performance are essential."
"You can't delete more than one thing at a time. It would be great to be able to highlight three out of five things and delete them, whether it's a test or an actual report."
"AppD is really cool and a unified solution for both APM and APM centric Analytics side. We can show almost all business data within the APM context from the end-user perspetive. But this process is a little bit manual. If they catch and map business journeys based on customer interaction on the browser automatically, it should be really fine."
"I would like the ability to choose from some pre-defined dashboards and reports because as it is now, you have to define them separately for each implementation."
"The application end of AppDynamics Database Monitoring needs to improve by checking which applications consume licenses."
"One area for improvement is the MST model. It would be more helpful if it could be offered as a managed service provider model with more multi-tenancy and features."
"The networking monitor function could be better, we are not getting many details from it."
"There are too many installers available for this solution."
"If we consider the implementation of alternative solutions, such as Dynatrace, there is a notable difference in the approach to agent-based service monitoring. For instance, Dynatrace employs a single-agent solution, which can pose security concerns. When installing Dynatrace, granting the agent ld pro payload rights is a requirement. In contrast, our solution ensures a more secure approach by not requiring root and administration access. While we currently utilize an agent-based solution, there may be a shift in the next one or two years, possibly with the adoption of Open Telemetry. It's anticipated that many APM vendors, including Dynatrace, may alter their structure or strategy for implementation. However, as of now, the trend is towards an increasing number of implementations daily."
"There are certain limitations with the agents in the solution"
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It cost us approximately 25,000 for two years. This is cheaper than ThousandEyes."
"In larger networks, the costs for licenses tend to be more reasonable, but for smaller networks, it appears relatively costly."
"It is not a cheap tool, but you also save in manpower to setup because it is easy and fast. At the end of the day, I think the revenue is much better. BUT, they have an awful co-term mode of licensing."
"The license for AppDynamics is procured by our customers."
"The pricing of the solution is reasonable for what features you receive."
"There is a license to use this solution. However, the clients pay for the licenses we are the service provider."
"The solution is highly expensive"
"AppDynamics Server Monitoring is an expensive solution."
"The licensing cost is fairly high"
"AppDynamics offers a yearly basis license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ixia Hawkeye?
It empowers network administrators to access specialized and detailed views for specific tests, including video streaming and performance related to specific applications like video games.
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What needs improvement with Ixia Hawkeye?
Improvements in network performance are essential.
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What is your primary use case for Ixia Hawkeye?
Our objective is to evaluate the performance of GPON and DOCSIS networks which involves considering factors such as pricing, sales, and the technical aspects of conducting tests. To achieve this, v...
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Any advice about APM solutions?
There are many factors and we know little about your requirements (size of org, technology stack, management systems, the scope of implementation). Our goal was to consolidate APM and infra monitor...
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APM tools for a Managed Service Provider - Dynatrace vs. AppDynamics vs. Aternity vs. Ruxit
Hi Avi! It's great to see your thorough approach to selecting an APM package for your MSP company. Considering your focus on SMBs and enterprises in Israel, Dynatrace seems like a solid choice with...
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What do you like most about AppDynamics?
The solution saves time and cost.
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Overview

Hawkeye quickly and effectively validates network performance, isolates problems, and proactively detects issues by running scheduled verification tests. Using a combination of hardware and software agents called Performance Endpoints, Hawkeye simulates application traffic and sends key performance metrics to a central console for fast action.
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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

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