Splunk AppDynamics vs Sysdig Monitor comparison

Splunk and Sysdig are both solutions in the Container Monitoring category. Splunk is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while Sysdig is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0. Splunk holds a 16.8% mindshare in DCM, compared to Sysdig’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Splunk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Sysdig users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 11, 2025

Splunk AppDynamics and Sysdig Monitor compete in IT monitoring, with Splunk AppDynamics appearing to lead with comprehensive features, while Sysdig Monitor offers compelling pricing and service.

Features: Splunk AppDynamics offers real-time application insight, proactive issue detection, and in-depth analytics. Sysdig Monitor provides strong container monitoring, robust Kubernetes support, and flexibility for cloud-native environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Splunk AppDynamics is known for streamlined installation and responsive support, suitable for complex environments. Sysdig Monitor's cloud-native SaaS deployment simplifies setup, backed by extensive documentation and community support.

Pricing and ROI: Splunk AppDynamics has a higher initial setup cost with potential for long-term ROI due to its extensive analytics. Sysdig Monitor's pricing is more accessible, attracting cost-efficient organizations.

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Categories and Ranking

Splunk AppDynamics

Ranking in Container Monitoring

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

249

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (3rd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (5th), IT Operations Analytics (2nd), Mobile APM (1st)

Sysdig Monitor

Ranking in Container Monitoring

9th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Monitoring Software (33rd), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (20th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Container Monitoring category, the mindshare of Splunk AppDynamics is 16.8%, down from 18.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sysdig Monitor is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Md. Olid Hasan Bhuiyan

Site Reliability Engineer at ReliSource

Provides a good view of the sequence and offers in-depth visibility into my infrastructure

I needed to identify the sequence and frequency of system calls for a specific system. Sysdig provided this information readily. However, analyzing frequency proved more challenging. As far as I know, Sysdig Monitor lacks functionality to directly obtain system call frequency for certain files. Therefore, I had to capture a screenshot of the relevant data from Sysdig Monitor and then manually extract the text. A built-in Sysdig feature to retrieve system call frequency for specific website actions would greatly enhance its usefulness. I had difficulty installing Sysdig Monitor on Windows.

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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 best feature of AppDynamics Browser Real-User Monitoring is that it lets you find errors in synthetic jobs ahead of the users. The solution shows you all front-end metrics. You can also see JavaScript errors and jQuery errors through AppDynamics Browser Real-User Monitoring. You can also do a correlation between the front end and the backend, or from the user to the navigator, to the backend through the solution."

"Provides monitoring more around business processes versus just servers, applications, etc. E.g., with complex systems, where a business process passes across multiple applications, the business needs us to monitor the heath of the process, not just a segment of the application."

"For anybody who is looking into enhancing or improving their application code quality, I would definitely recommend this solution."

"The feature we find most valuable, is that the solution creates a unified platform making it really easy to pinpoint a problem, and then drill down into a transaction to resolve the issue."

"The most valuable feature of AppDynamics is Proactive Monitoring and Alerting."

"AppDynamics Database Monitoring's most valuable feature is the ability of the out-of-the-box to update the information, provide various metrics, and possibly include custom metrics."

"The feature that is most valuable to us is the snapshot feature. It allows us to get a snapshot of different SQL scripts that are being executed simultaneously and we can identify everything we need on them."

"The auto-discovery of the logs is the most valuable feature. It requires minimal configuration, we just need to set up on once and it automatically detects through the code."

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"Sysdig Monitor impressed me with its in-depth visibility into my infrastructure."

"Docker containers are completely supported, kind of like "first class citizens"."

"The ability to stop/pause and capture logs when something happens is the most valuable feature."

Cons

"The solution could be more mobile friendly."

"The application monitoring needs improvement. It needs to be easier for someone who isn't a proficient developer."

"AppDynamics scaled well up to around 3,000 agents. The performance deteriorated after that, while Dynatrace could support more than 10,000 agents. We were surprised that AppDynamics' scalability is not so good."

"The limitations are often due to the vendors not supplying all the profiling features to AppDynamics."

"There could log management features included in the product."

"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."

"The solution's user interface should be improved."

"Splunk AppDynamics provides an end-to-end view of the application but misses the infrastructure part, which is crucial."

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"I had difficulty installing Sysdig Monitor on Windows."

""Events" reporting (errors, crashes, etc.) is not clear at all in a Mesos environment (i.e., it's not clear what specific container is the one that went down). In a Docker Compose environment, it may be way better."

"It is needs to automate the actions to take when an alert is triggered."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license for AppDynamics is procured by our customers."

"AppDynamics Database Monitoring requires a license for database monitoring and other features, while Dynatrace provides monitoring and other features out of the box without additional costs. Sometimes this makes it more challenging to pitch AppDynamics Database Monitoring to customers, especially because you need to buy a separate license. As an implementer, I have yet to learn about the pricing for AppDynamics Database Monitoring. Pricing is taken care of by the sales team."

"AppDynamics Server Monitoring is an expensive solution."

"There is an annual cost for the use of this solution."

"The licensing cost is fairly high"

"We find its pricing reasonable and competitive. After it was acquired by Cisco, we found it acceptable."

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

"The licensing scheme is very complex. They need to make it easier."

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"Sysdig Monitor is not expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

34%

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

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Questions from the Community

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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sysdig Monitor?

Sysdig Monitor is not expensive.

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What needs improvement with Sysdig Monitor?

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What is your primary use case for Sysdig Monitor?

During my undergraduate studies, I investigated how the frequency or order of actions within a specific system triggered events on our website. To achieve this, I effectively used Sysdig Monitor to...

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Overview

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.

Splunk

Sysdig Monitor allows you to maximize the performance and availability of your cloud infrastructure, services, and applications. Built on open source, it provides immediate, deep visibility into rapidly changing container environments. You can resolve issues faster by using granular data derived from actual system calls enriched with cloud and Kubernetes context along with Prometheus metrics. Remove silos by unifying data across teams for hybrid and multi-cloud monitoring.

Sysdig

Sample Customers

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

SAP Concur, Goldman Sachs, Worldpay by FIS, Cisco, Experian, Home Office, Societe Generale, Sunrun. More here: https://sysdig.com/customers/

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