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Dynatrace
Dynatrace
(1,323)
4.5 out of 5
Dynatrace
By Dynatrace
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Riverbed NPM
Riverbed NPM
(14)
4.4 out of 5
Riverbed NPM
By Riverbed Technology
At a Glance
Dynatrace
Dynatrace
Star Rating
(1,323)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (69.4% of reviews)
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Starts at $69 per month billed annually, per 8 GB Host
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Riverbed NPM
Riverbed NPM
Star Rating
(14)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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  • Users report that Dynatrace excels in "Real-Time Monitoring" with a score of 9.2, providing comprehensive insights into application performance, while Riverbed NPM, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.0 in the same category.
  • Reviewers mention that Dynatrace's "Alerting" feature is highly rated at 9.0, allowing for effective multi-channel alerts, whereas Riverbed NPM also performs well with a score of 8.9, but some users feel it lacks the same level of customization.
  • G2 users highlight Dynatrace's "Data Visualization" capabilities, scoring 8.8, which helps in presenting complex data in an understandable format, while Riverbed NPM's score of 8.0 indicates it may not be as intuitive for users looking for advanced visual analytics.
  • Reviewers say that Dynatrace's "User Behavior" tracking features, such as "Click Tracking" and "Frustration Tracking," score 8.9 and 8.4 respectively, providing deeper insights into user interactions, while Riverbed NPM does not offer comparable features, focusing more on network performance.
  • Users on G2 report that Dynatrace's "AI/ML Integration" is rated at 8.3, which enhances its predictive capabilities, while Riverbed NPM's lower score of 8.5 in "Machine Learning" suggests it may not leverage AI as effectively for proactive monitoring.
  • Reviewers mention that Dynatrace's "Performance Monitoring" feature shines with a score of 9.2, indicating robust capabilities in tracking application performance, while Riverbed NPM, with a score of 8.7, is seen as effective but not as comprehensive in this area.
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Entry-Level Pricing
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per month billed annually, per 8 GB Host
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Free Trial is available
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No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,038
9.0
14
Ease of Use
8.3
1,047
8.1
14
Ease of Setup
8.4
640
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.2
611
8.3
5
Quality of Support
8.7
982
9.0
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
609
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,012
10.0
14
Features by Category
Session ReplayHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.4
932
Not enough data
User Behavior
8.9
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
8.1
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
A/B Testing
8.5
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
72
Not enough data
8.7
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
Visitor Information
8.6
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
WAN OptimizationHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Website MonitoringHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.6
314
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
1,366
Not enough data
Experience
9.1
154
Not enough data
8.4
132
Not enough data
8.5
129
Not enough data
Management
8.4
122
Not enough data
8.7
149
Not enough data
7.8
97
Not enough data
Performance
9.1
146
Not enough data
9.4
151
Not enough data
8.5
143
Not enough data
9.1
143
Not enough data
Database MonitoringHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.7
388
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
67
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
9.0
66
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
Network MonitoringHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
246
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
43
Not enough data
8.9
42
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
Management
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.9
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Cloud Infrastructure MonitoringHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
1,559
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.0
193
Not enough data
8.2
179
Not enough data
8.9
177
Not enough data
9.0
187
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.6
145
Not enough data
8.4
150
Not enough data
Analysis
8.2
174
Not enough data
8.6
190
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Bug TrackingHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.1
204
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.5
36
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
AIOps PlatformsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.5
360
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
37
Not enough data
8.3
37
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
Issue Resolution
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
Management
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Log MonitoringHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.9
362
Not enough data
Visibility
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
9.2
61
Not enough data
Enterprise MonitoringHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.7
376
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Management
8.4
46
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
Log AnalysisHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.4
637
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.7
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
Visualization
9.0
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
Application Performance Monitoring (APM)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.4
1,291
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
7.7
84
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
Response
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.1
93
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.0
94
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
Container MonitoringHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.5
585
Not enough data
Alerts management
8.1
36
Not enough data
7.7
36
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
37
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
Automation
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
Issue Resolution
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
Network Management ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
IT AlertingHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Application SecurityHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Incident ResponseHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.2
394
Not enough data
Response
7.7
41
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
7.0
35
Not enough data
7.8
35
Not enough data
Records
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
Management
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Enterprise IT ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
ServiceNow Store AppsHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
8.9
19
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dynatrace
Dynatrace
Riverbed NPM
Riverbed NPM
Dynatrace and Riverbed NPM are categorized as Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring and Network Monitoring
Unique Categories
Dynatrace
Riverbed NPM
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dynatrace
Dynatrace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
69.4%
Riverbed NPM
Riverbed NPM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
14.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Dynatrace
Dynatrace
Information Technology and Services
16.4%
Financial Services
10.1%
Insurance
9.1%
Computer Software
9.1%
Banking
8.6%
Other
46.7%
Riverbed NPM
Riverbed NPM
Retail
14.3%
Computer Software
14.3%
Telecommunications
7.1%
Medical Devices
7.1%
Media Production
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Dynatrace
Dynatrace
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Karan S.
KS
Karan S.
Verified User in Telecommunications

Dynatrace excels in API monitoring, data analysis, and business analysis, making it incredibly useful for our day-to-day operations. What stands out most is its ease of use and the number of features it offers. Despite being a powerful tool, the interface...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Telecommunications

Hate the monitoring setup complexity when it comes to orchestration in kubernetes

Riverbed NPM
Riverbed NPM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Telecommunications
GT
Verified User in Telecommunications

SteelCentral Packet Analyzer is an powerful tool for network packet analysis, a good supplementary of Wireshark if you have to deal with big size capture files larger than 2Gbytes. SteelCentral Packet Analyzer runs very fast and easy to use if you have some...

Most Helpful Critical Review
SF
Samule F.
Verified User in Insurance

I found it costly and I was compelled to pay a high price in order to get the advantage of the full package. No doubt the full bundle contains excellent sets but the full package is really expensive to afford.

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Discussions
Dynatrace
Dynatrace Discussions
what is the best way to AI integration in Energy and Utlilites services.
3 comments
Dave A.
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
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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