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RStudio Connect vs Splunk Enterprise Platform comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

RStudio Connect
Ranking in Data Visualization
17th
Average Rating
6.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Reporting (19th)
Splunk Enterprise Platform
Ranking in Data Visualization
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
IT Alerting and Incident Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Data Visualization category, the mindshare of RStudio Connect is 1.0%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk Enterprise Platform is 1.6%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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Offers ease of use, affordability, cloud options, and many open sources,
Our model has used various tools together. It should make sense for them to use these tools in conjunction with RStudio Connect. Currently, they use none or only PSN and a couple of other devices. There should be integration with these tools or the ability to integrate various statistical tools, both open source and proprietary, with RStudio Connect. RStudio Connect should ideally provide an add-on library where modules can be utilized. There's no need to introduce something entirely disconnected but beneficial for statistical modeling. If some popular tools they use, such as Norman or PSF, were bundled and made available as add-ons, it would create a centralized place. This centralized platform would allow individual vendors to ensure compatibility of their products with RStudio Connect and provide them on the marketplace. Customers could then choose these validated additional tools, integrating them seamlessly with RStudio Connect.
Kundan Nagare - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers excellent data analysis and visualization capabilities
I use the Platform to monitor my IT infrastructure. There are apps for Linux and Windows servers that capture performance metrics like CPU and memory usage. These metrics are collected and sent to the blank index through forwarders. Splunk helps with security information and event management by detecting and monitoring network equipment and firewalls. It saves searches for specific terms, like threats, in firewall logs. When a match is found, it alerts about potential security breaches, helping to detect and address them. The real-time processing capability in Splunk enhances data monitoring by centrally collecting all data. This allows for easy searching and scheduling of searches, reducing the need for manual intervention. The dashboard and visualization features in Splunk impact data analysis by providing a clear status of data analysis. Users can create customized views for management, helping them understand what is happening within the infrastructure more effectively. I would recommend Splunk to others, especially from the CIM perspective. Its data analysis and visualization capabilities are unmatched, making it an excellent choice for SIM. Overall, I would rate Splunk Enterprise Platform as a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"RStudio Connect is very powerful statistically and can handle large datasets, even on a free version on a laptop."
"It can handle large datasets, swiftly consolidating outputs from every server and device across the network."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform can be used for security, IT monitoring, and observability."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform saves approximately 20 to 30 percent of my time without having to perform different actions separately."
"The best thing about Splunk is you can collect all the data you want, and you can play with the data and do what you want."
"It's not just one feature I like the most. Every person wants to collect and rate logs, and I value how the Splunk Enterprise Platform handles this.The most valuable part for us is setting up the alerts and reports to manage the logs and log metrics. We use it to support every tool across the entire bank.We are the ones who manage all the data, and if there's any issue, everything depends on the Splunk Enterprise Platform."
"The most valuable feature of Splunk for data analysis is its ability to search using SPL and SQL."
"The product is very easy to use."
"The solution is very good for monitoring compared to other tools."
 

Cons

"I rate my experience with RStudio Connect as average because I am not yet comfortable enough to provide a definitive assessment."
"Splunk can be used primarily to port log files, allowing for easy and quick management of large amounts of logs. However, this can also be a drawback due to the configuration, parsing, and dashboard creation limitations. Communication is stream-based, which means you need to do a lot of pre-emptive setup to get a nice export."
"Sometimes, queries don't give proper results, and the indexes go down."
"There is room for improvement in introducing more AI capabilities onto Splunk Enterprise Platform."
"There should be continuous customer engagement and training programs on the new features and capabilities introduced by the solution."
"The support offered by Splunk Enterprise Platform has certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"Areas for improvement include enhancing dashboards, reports, alerts, and the monitoring console."
"The only problem I have with Splunk Enterprise Platform is that sometimes when I update a review, it takes time to receive confirmation emails."
"Firstly, integration with different cloud platforms could be enhanced."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product is expensive, and the cost depends on the amount of data ingestion."
"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 is moderate."
"There are yearly payments to be made towards the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"Splunk Enterprise Platform is an expensive solution."
"Product pricing is typically annual, and discounts are often available for longer-term commitments."
"The solution is expensive, so I rate its pricing a four out of ten."
"I have heard from my managers that Splunk Enterprise Platform is an expensive solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Insurance Company
8%
University
8%
Hospitality Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Healthcare Company
12%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for RStudio Connect?
The product is not very expensive. When the number of licenses grows, the procurement team should come in and negotiate to get a better price and discount. I rate the product’s pricing a three out ...
What needs improvement with RStudio Connect?
Our model has used various tools together. It should make sense for them to use these tools in conjunction with RStudio Connect. Currently, they use none or only PSN and a couple of other devices. ...
What is your primary use case for RStudio Connect?
We use the solution for statistical modeling.
What do you like most about Splunk Enterprise Platform?
The most valuable features of the solution are the load balancing technique, the forwarding technique, and SSL certification.
What needs improvement with Splunk Enterprise Platform?
While Splunk Enterprise Platform is a good product, it is expensive. Additionally, it is complex for inexperienced cybersecurity engineers and requires experienced personnel to handle it effectively.
What is your primary use case for Splunk Enterprise Platform?
We are working with AppDynamics, Splunk Enterprise Platform, and other Splunk products. However, the main use case here is with Splunk Enterprise Platform.
 

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Sample Customers

ENERGETIC INSURANCE, PRECISION ANALYTICS, REDFIN, TWO SIX CAPITALSTACK OVERFLOW, LIBERTY MUTUAL, EDUCATION SUPERHIGHWAY, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
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