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Enterprise (54.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (69.2% of reviews)
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AppDynamics
Star Rating
(375)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(1,332)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (69.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starts at $69 per month billed annually, per 8 GB Host
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that AppDynamics excels in Real-Time Monitoring with a score of 9.2, while Dynatrace follows closely with a score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that AppDynamics provides more comprehensive insights into application performance, making it a preferred choice for enterprises focused on real-time analytics.
- Reviewers mention that Dynatrace shines in Performance Monitoring, scoring 9.4 compared to AppDynamics' 9.2. Users on G2 highlight Dynatrace's ability to deliver second-by-second metrics, which is crucial for teams needing granular performance data.
- G2 users report that AppDynamics has a strong Alerting feature with a score of 9.3, while Dynatrace scores 9.0. Users say that AppDynamics' multi-channel alerting capabilities allow for better incident management, ensuring that teams are promptly notified of issues.
- Users say that Dynatrace offers superior AI/ML Integration with a score of 8.5, compared to AppDynamics' 8.3. Reviewers mention that Dynatrace's machine learning capabilities provide more accurate anomaly detection, which is essential for proactive performance management.
- Reviewers mention that AppDynamics provides excellent Database Monitoring with a score of 9.1, while Dynatrace scores lower at 8.4. Users report that AppDynamics' database insights help in identifying performance bottlenecks effectively.
- Users on G2 report that Dynatrace's ServiceNow Integration is highly rated at 8.8, compared to AppDynamics' 8.6. Reviewers say that this integration enhances workflow management, making it easier for teams to resolve incidents efficiently.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AppDynamics
APM Pro
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End-to-end monitoring of key business transactions within your applications
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- Core APM Functionality with the flexibility to switch between languages; includes basic infrastructure monitoring
Dynatrace
Full-stack monitoring
Starts at $69
per month billed annually, per 8 GB Host
Advanced observability for apps and infrastructure across hybrid and multi-clouds at scale
- Application performance
- Infrastructure monitoring
- AIOps
Free Trial
AppDynamics
Free Trial is available
Dynatrace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
258
8.8
1,045
Ease of Use
8.5
257
8.3
1,054
Ease of Setup
7.9
118
8.4
647
Ease of Admin
8.1
117
8.2
615
Quality of Support
8.3
248
8.7
988
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
113
8.7
613
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
233
9.3
1,019
Features by Category
User Behavior
Not enough data
8.9
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
102
|
Verified
A/B Testing
Not enough data
8.5
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
73
Not enough data
8.7
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
72
Visitor Information
Not enough data
8.6
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
109
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.0
54
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.4
54
Experience
8.9
9
9.1
156
8.1
9
8.4
135
7.6
9
8.5
132
Management
8.0
9
8.4
125
9.1
9
8.7
152
7.6
9
7.8
100
Performance
9.3
9
9.1
149
9.2
8
9.4
154
9.2
8
8.5
146
8.7
9
9.1
146
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
9.0
70
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
8.7
69
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.1
41
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
22
9.0
196
9.1
22
8.2
182
8.9
22
8.9
180
8.7
21
9.0
190
Administration
9.0
21
8.5
167
8.5
20
8.5
148
8.5
22
8.4
153
Analysis
8.9
22
8.2
177
8.9
22
8.6
193
8.7
19
Feature Not Available
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
8.1
33
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
7.8
34
Functionality
8.3
22
8.5
37
8.3
22
8.3
37
9.2
27
8.7
41
Issue Resolution
9.1
27
8.7
41
8.8
27
8.6
40
8.8
25
8.4
41
Management
8.9
27
8.6
41
9.2
26
8.6
42
9.4
27
8.2
40
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Visibility
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.5
66
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
9.2
65
Functionality
9.3
16
8.8
52
8.9
17
8.8
53
8.9
17
9.1
51
8.2
15
8.3
48
Management
8.5
17
8.4
50
8.6
17
8.4
52
8.9
17
8.9
51
9.3
17
9.0
51
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
53
|
Verified
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
51
|
Verified
Visualization
Not enough data
9.0
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
56
|
Verified
Monitoring
9.2
10
8.7
97
9.7
10
8.8
97
9.7
10
8.9
102
8.7
9
7.7
89
8.8
10
8.5
95
Response
9.7
10
8.7
100
8.8
10
8.7
100
9.3
10
8.1
98
Performance
8.9
26
8.6
99
8.5
25
8.1
99
Functionality
8.8
26
8.5
95
8.9
23
8.3
98
8.5
27
7.8
92
8.5
25
8.5
98
Alerts management
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
7.8
38
Not enough data
8.7
38
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
9.2
39
Automation
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.2
38
Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.3
38
Issue Resolution
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
8.8
38
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) ToolsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Threat Detection & Response - Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Response
Not enough data
7.6
44
Not enough data
8.1
46
Not enough data
7.0
38
Not enough data
7.8
38
Records
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
8.8
44
Management
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.2
42
Not enough data
8.4
39
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
ServiceNow Apps
8.6
11
8.5
9
8.8
11
9.3
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AppDynamics and Dynatrace are categorized as AIOps Platforms, Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM), Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, ServiceNow Store Apps, Container Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Enterprise Monitoring, Observability Solution Suites, and SAP Store
Unique Categories
AppDynamics has no unique categories
Dynatrace is categorized as Log Monitoring, Database Monitoring, Website Monitoring, Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) Tools, Session Replay, IT Alerting, Log Analysis, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, and Bug Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AppDynamics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Dynatrace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
25.7%
Computer Software
10.1%
Financial Services
8.1%
Banking
5.4%
Insurance
5.1%
Other
45.7%
Information Technology and Services
16.3%
Financial Services
10.2%
Computer Software
9.2%
Insurance
9.1%
Banking
8.5%
Other
46.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
AppDynamics
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Zoltan L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
-The responsiveness of the user interface and clean, readily understandable design -The excellent diagnostics and trouble-shooting utilities -The ability to see services on the lowest possible level as well as the highest level, interacting with the rest...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ben N.
Verified User in Financial Services
SaaS is the limitation we've faced, removing the hardware spend of onprem kit is out #1 task this year.
Dynatrace
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bruno L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1) Ease of use, with a streamlined and automated installation process. 2) Functional coverage, from an end-user business sensible view to a very detailed drill down of technical transactions. All of them, not sampling. 3) PurePath - the automatic...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Pritam P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Licensing part Training Its Costly and based on number of cores and number of Hits which can easily go to Tens of Thousands if you dont manage it properly.
Zoltan L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
-The responsiveness of the user interface and clean, readily understandable design -The excellent diagnostics and trouble-shooting utilities -The ability to see services on the lowest possible level as well as the highest level, interacting with the rest...
Bruno L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1) Ease of use, with a streamlined and automated installation process. 2) Functional coverage, from an end-user business sensible view to a very detailed drill down of technical transactions. All of them, not sampling. 3) PurePath - the automatic...
Ben N.
Verified User in Financial Services
SaaS is the limitation we've faced, removing the hardware spend of onprem kit is out #1 task this year.
Pritam P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Licensing part Training Its Costly and based on number of cores and number of Hits which can easily go to Tens of Thousands if you dont manage it properly.
Discussions
Can AppDynamics be deployed in a private cloud?
1 comment
AY
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
Can AppDynamics be deployed on Azure?
1 comment
AY
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
Can AppDynamics be deployed on AWS?
1 comment
AY
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
what is the best way to AI integration in Energy and Utlilites services.
3 comments
DA
Hi. The AI is built into the Dynatrace platform and is purpose built for this use case. It's getting context from the installation of Dynatrace OneAgents...Read more
What is Dynatrace used for?
3 comments
KS
Dynatrace is a powerful tool we rely on for monitoring APIs and performing data and business analysis. It helps us keep a close eye on our APIs, spotting any...Read more
Is there any capability that Dynatrace can't provide which is offered by Splunk?
2 comments
RD
Hello -
Dynatrace can pull the same log files. We use both and Splunk is used to pull all logs and store them for a year. We have been using Dynatrace...Read more
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