Splunk Synthetic Monitoring Pros and Cons

Use of the software ensures respective employees compensation and promotion management.

Availability of individual performance review.

Integration of the product with HR systems.

Efficacy of the software in feedback management and goal tacking.

The product has an efficient customer self-service portal.

Software adaptability and intuitiveness.

Splunk Synthetic software has it's own uniqueness in design which beats its competitor products.

Learning curve of the software is easy and does not require professional training. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am a long time user of similar softwares and Splunk Synthetic is my best. It has very quality features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to trace deep into a transaction tree and have surfaced for you the focus points on an API or experience issue. Plus the implementation and ease of use once learned is in a class of it's own. Feature and a la carte product offereing makes Splunk a great partner for business use cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cost for very large implementations can be much more than it's competitors. If you are coming off a different system, there is a learning curve that some will say is steeper than other products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The API integration and centralization of products, you can trace the issues to a very deep level. It's easy to use and the learning curve is not too steep.... compared to other products, at least. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Costly. The main reason we didn't continue with it was due to cost, as complex projects will be very costly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Splunk Synthetic Monitoring stands out for its user-friendly interface, versatile monitoring options, seamless integration with cloud platforms, scripting capabilities in Python and Java, and exceptional scalability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Splunk Synthetic Monitoring offers robust features, improved documentation and additional training resources would enhance user experience and empower developers to fully exploit its potential. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Splunk Synthetic Monitoring impresses with its ability to proactively identify and address performance issues in my digital environment. The real-time insights provided by this tool enable me to monitor the user experience comprehensively, ensuring optimal performance of my applications and services. The intuitive dashboard and customizable alerts make it easy to track and respond to potential issues promptly. Splunk Synthetic Monitoring's robust features not only enhance the reliability of my digital services but also contribute to a more seamless and efficient user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Splunk Synthetic Monitoring offers powerful capabilities, some users find its pricing structure to be on the higher side. Additionally, there might be a learning curve for those new to the platform, as mastering all its features can take time. Despite these drawbacks, the benefits of robust performance monitoring may outweigh these concerns for users seeking comprehensive insights into their digital environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Spunk Synthetic Monitoring is a game-changer. Imagine being an eagle, soaring high above your site, spotting performance glitches before they even blip on a user's radar. You can track performance worldwide, see how changes impact speed, and build custom dashboards that make troubleshooting a breeze. Basically, it's like having a superhero sidekick for your website, keeping everything running smooth as silk. Trust me, your users will thank you for it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing that bugs me is setting up complex scenarios. It can feel like wrangling a bunch of scripts, and if you're not a coding whiz, it can get messy. Plus, those global checks? They're great, but the data can get overwhelming fast. Unless you've got a knack for slicing and dicing those dashboards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Splunk synthetic monitoring provides in depth performance metrics of the apis and pages. It helped us to identify issues on the e-commerce website to identify the service availability. It's very useful for alering and reporting of site health. It's can be easily customized and setup for new alerts and urls. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's doesn't allow to trigger the synthetic requests from different geolocations. There could be few minutes of delay in alerts due to the indexing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using splunk to fetch the logs when I am facing some issues on my applications, I use splunk to fetch the logs without connecting to any server by simply using splunk in back end code...So its very easy to use Splunk and very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing there to dislike this product...very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been using Splunk for 6 months and I must say that I've enjoyed the experience. It provides us with real-time logs collected from applications, integration is simple, Splunk does not require the installation of any agents, and learning the queries and applying them to achieve specific results is also simple! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When I first started using Splunk, I found it difficult to understand; it took some time to get it, and it is not easy to learn in the beginning.

Apart from that, according to me this functionality and performace is pretty good! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Splunk comes very handy and effective in tracking the speed, load, effectiveness and even the bottlenecks while developing the applications and tools. It runs separately without interfering other parts of applcation and resorces. Customer support is great for any implenmentation or trouble shooting. It provides a large number of features to provide complete coverage for tracking application performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing to mention as cons here! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.