VMware Aria Operations for Applications Reviews

Name: VMware Aria Operations for Applications
Brand: VMware
Rating: 4.0 (12 reviews)

4.0 out of 5

12 reviews
92% willing to recommend

What is VMware Aria Operations for Applications?

VMware Tanzu Observability by Wavefront is a powerful tool for monitoring and analyzing the performance and availability of applications and infrastructure in real-time.

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VMware Aria Operations for Applications is the #6 ranked solution in top Container Monitoring solutions, #23 ranked solution in top Cloud Monitoring Software, #29 ranked solution in APM tools, and #31 ranked solution in Infrastructure Monitoring tools. PeerSpot users give VMware Aria Operations for Applications an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. VMware Aria Operations for Applications is most commonly compared to Veeam Data Platform: VMware Aria Operations for Applications vs Veeam Data Platform. VMware Aria Operations for Applications is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 68% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 14% of all views.

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June 2025

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ToniLindberg

senior consultant at Virtual Consultants Sverige AB

I can see what happens end to end, which is pretty beneficial. The solution has troubleshooting capabilities, providing a direct connection to knowledge base articles from VMware Broadcom. When I encounter an error, I can search directly within the system to see what solutions have been employed by others. It has a familiar interface, which makes it easy to get started.

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Yves Sandfort

CEO & Majority Shareholder at Comdivision Consulting GmbH

Its billing model is consumption-based. I understand the consumption-based model, but it is not necessarily easy to estimate and guess how many points or how much we are going to consume on a specific application up until we get to that point. So, for us, it would be helpful to have more insights or predictability into what we can expect from a cost perspective if we are starting to use specific features. This can potentially also drive our consumption a bit more. The other thing for us is that while it is great that we have all these standard metrics, it would be good if we can also more easily define standard metrics to be consumed for our own application. At the moment, for a lot of applications, we have to reinvent the wheel every time. If there was something so that we can build our own packaging of metrics, it would be helpful. In the future, we might be deploying our software to other customers as well. So, they should make it easier to redeploy that. There should be more customizable dashboards. The Wavefront dashboards are very technical and a more business-oriented dashboard design would definitely help.

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Aleksei Grishutin

Team Lead at a retailer with 10,001+ employees

We use Tanzu in our encryption company. We use this solution to prepare products for our designer and for sites that are used internally. We are using version 1.2. The solution is deployed on-premises. There are about 100 people using this solution in my organization. We also use Kubernetes and HA…

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VMware Aria Operations for Applications mindshare

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As of July 2025, the mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Applications in the Cloud Monitoring Software category stands at 1.7%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Valuable Features

VMware Aria Operations for Applications excels in monitoring multiple environments, offering pre-built dashboards and insightful metrics. Users appreciate its querying and alerting capabilities, ease of use, and fast deployment. Integration with Kubernetes enhances security and support. It provides real-time statistics, heat maps, and troubleshooting tools to improve performance management. Alerting setups, resource allocation recommendations, and SMTP features bolster application management. Its interface enables seamless support engagement and server management.

"I find VMware Aria Operations for Applications to be very stable, and I would rate it a ten out of ten."
"I gladly recommend VMware Aria Operations for Applications because it is cost effective and has commendable AI response capabilities."
"VMware Aria Operations for Applications offers significant features such as real-time statistics, the ability to identify possible issues within the VM environment, and helpful heat maps."

Room for Improvement

VMware Aria Operations for Applications could enhance integration with Kubernetes, improve prediction capabilities, and simplify alert management. The billing model's consumption-based approach lacks cost predictability. More customizable and business-oriented dashboards are needed. Setup and deployment processes are complex. High licensing costs and improved support service response times are concerns. There is a desire for more in-depth reporting and easier utilization by nontechnical users. Integration of AI elements would be beneficial.

"The return on investment is best suited for organizations that do not have the resources for a dedicated VM environment team. However, the cost of the product doesn't show significant benefits."
"I find that there could be improvements in the support service response time, as the urgency varies unless specified as Priority 2 or 1 cases."
"An area for improvement would be more in-depth reporting, such as analyzing disk IO during business hours compared to after hours."

ROI

VMware Tanzu Observability by Wavefront has proven to provide significant returns on investment. Users emphasized the tool's ability to improve performance monitoring, enhance troubleshooting capabilities, and optimize resource utilization.

The solution has proven invaluable in identifying and resolving issues promptly, ultimately leading to improved operational efficiency and cost savings.

Pricing

VMware Aria Operations for Applications pricing is competitive, with costs integrating multiple modules into a single solution. Discounts are offered for bundled services, but high licensing fees are common, particularly with necessary integrations. Customers often find the pricing justified by the extensive capabilities and support, although it can reach up to $100,000 for comprehensive packages, including Tanzu Observability. Rapid deployments are possible, but strategic financial planning is recommended due to varied expenses depending on configurations and additional licenses.

"I would rate the pricing as three out of five."
"The licensing costs are very high, particularly when you consider that we have to purchase a level 1 license for every integration, such as the load balancer, HAProxy, and the MSSP. And if you want to use vSAN, that's another license. Then, of course, Tanzu Observability has its own separate license."
"I don't have the details. In our case, there is a mixture in place. We have production usage, and we are also doing training for VMware. So, we also have a training instance.It is worth the money you would spend on it. That's because if you were to build all of this yourself by using some of the open source tools, then you would need a lot of time."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use VMware Aria Operations for Applications to monitor application performance, generate reports, and troubleshoot the application environment. It is utilized for metrics alerting, KPI metrics aggregation, and provides insights into application transactions, downtime, and performance within Kubernetes deployments. VMware partners deploy it across cloud and on-premises environments, integrating with tools like Tanzu and HAProxy, and facilitating application assessments for patching and maintenance.

Service and Support

Users express satisfaction with their own customer service teams while having mixed experiences with VMware's support. Many have not needed assistance, indicating reliability, yet those who interacted noted some delays. Quick resolutions exist for certain issues, but complex ones may take time. Some users rate the service highly for efficiency when used, yet concerns over response times due to time zones and engineer availability affect ratings, with scores ranging from seven to ten out of ten.

Deployment

Users find VMware Aria Operations for Applications' initial setup generally straightforward, though some mention varying complexities. While tech-savvy users complete setup swiftly, those less familiar face challenges. For many, deployment is quick, taking hours or even minutes, but network and configuration intricacies imply longer durations. Contract and documentation issues can complicate the process. Familiarity accelerates installation, while requirements and infrastructure understanding influence timeframes. Appliance installation is fast, yet configuration, especially upgrades, demands careful planning.

Scalability

VMware Aria Operations for Applications is generally seen as highly scalable, with many praising its ability to grow with their needs. While some express varied opinions, indicating some see cloud services as more scalable, there is a shared sentiment about its capacity to handle increased demand, especially when using Wavefront or tools like Kubernetes. Many rate its scalability highly, indicating confidence in its capability to expand as requirements grow.

Stability

Users describe VMware Aria Operations for Applications as highly stable, with minimal issues. Many rate its stability as ten out of ten, noting improvements over time. Previously rated around five out of ten, it now performs without crashes or glitches. Some experienced issues managed by updates, enhancing reliability. SaaS delivery eliminates the need for data center management. Users consistently express confidence in its ability to maintain stability, rarely encountering failures or outages.

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Learn more about VMware Aria Operations for Applications

With its comprehensive monitoring capabilities, visualizing and analyzing data becomes effortless. The real-time alerting system ensures timely issue resolution, while scalability and a user-friendly interface provide a seamless experience for smooth operations.

VMware Aria Operations for Applications was previously known as Tanzu Observability, Wavefront, Wavefront by VMware, VMware Tanzu Observability .

VMware Aria Operations for Applications customers

1. Atlassian 2. Cisco 3. Databricks 4. DigitalOcean 5. Equinix 6. Fidelity Investments 7. Google 8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise 9. Honeywell 10. IBM 11. Intel 12. JetBlue Airways 13. LinkedIn 14. Lyft 15. Mastercard 16. Microsoft 17. MongoDB 18. Netflix 19. Nvidia 20. Oracle 21. PayPal 22. Pinterest 23. Qualcomm 24. Red Hat 25. Salesforce 26. SAP 27. Spotify 28. Square 29. TMobile 30. Twitter 31. Uber 32. VMware