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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Heimdal Patch and Asset Management

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AHeimdal Patch and Asset Management is a cloud-based tool that automates OS and third-party updates. The automated patch management solution delivers updates within 4 hours of vendor release, after scanning for malware, removing unwanted software, and checking that the patch installs and works correctly. Once installed, Heimdal’s lightweight agent is able to define granular group policies and orchestrate patching across Windows, macOS, and Linux - no extra…N/A

    Splunk AppDynamics

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AAppDynamics is an APM and Mobile APM program, with application mapping and predictive capabilities. These capacities enable automated remediation and code-level diagnostics in real time. It can be deployed on-premise or as a SaaS.N/A
    Pricing
    Heimdal Patch and Asset ManagementSplunk AppDynamics
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
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    Considered Both Products
    Heimdal Security
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    Cisco
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    70 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    64 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    71%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    70 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    55 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    61 Answers
    Features
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    Threat Intelligence
    Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Heimdal Patch and Asset Management and Splunk AppDynamics
    Feature
    Heimdal Patch and Asset Management
    7.7
    4 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Splunk AppDynamics
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    Ratings
    Network Analytics8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Threat Recognition7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Classification8.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated Alerts and Reporting8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Threat Analysis7.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence Reporting5.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated Threat Identification7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management Tools
    Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Heimdal Patch and Asset Management and Splunk AppDynamics
    Feature
    Heimdal Patch and Asset Management
    7.8
    4 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Splunk AppDynamics
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    Ratings
    IT Asset Realization7.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Authentication7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Monitoring9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Web Scanning8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Intelligence6.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application Performance Management
    Comparison of Application Performance Management features of Heimdal Patch and Asset Management and Splunk AppDynamics
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    Ratings
    Splunk AppDynamics
    9.1
    83 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Application monitoring00 Ratings9.383 Ratings
    Database monitoring00 Ratings8.979 Ratings
    Threshold alerts00 Ratings9.281 Ratings
    Predictive capabilities00 Ratings8.981 Ratings
    Application performance management console00 Ratings9.480 Ratings
    Collaboration tools00 Ratings9.269 Ratings
    Server availability and performance monitoring00 Ratings9.353 Ratings
    Server usage monitoring and capacity forecasting00 Ratings8.852 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Heimdal Patch and Asset ManagementSplunk AppDynamics
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (7 ratings)
    8.9
    (83 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (22 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (7 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
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    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Heimdal Security
    Heimdal Patch and Asset Management has really helped us consistently patch our endpoints in what has become a much more flexible work environment. It picks up updates immediately upon release (looking at you patch Tuesday!), lets you set automatic install windows for "zero touch" deployment where appropriate and more manual control for clients you may want a slower roll-out for. Support staff are knowledgeable and quick to respond!
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    Cisco
    Platforms for software as a service (SaaS) frequently cater to a large number of users with a variety of needs and usage patterns. Because AppDynamics offers multi-tenant monitoring capabilities to track performance across various customer environments, it is a good choice for SaaS platform monitoring. SaaS providers can maximize resource utilization, proactively detect and resolve performance issues, and provide a dependable and consistent user experience for their clients with AppDynamics.
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    Pros
    Heimdal Security
    • Fast updates of well-known 3rd party applications
    • Fast Management with only seldom cases in which we need to stop a change
    • Quick Support-Team that will handle problems professionally
    • Good amount of settings in the Dashboard with Group Policy options to allow custom settings for different Departments or Sub-Companies
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    Cisco
    • Business Transaction Monitoring is one of its signature strengths. This represents a major differentiator from generic infrastructure monitoring tools.
    • AI‑driven anomaly detection and intelligent alerting provide a significant advantage over traditional monitoring.
    • When combined with Splunk AppDynamics, full‑stack observability becomes a key part of Cisco/Splunk’s unified observability strategy.
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    Cons
    Heimdal Security
    • Interface could be more user friendly but when you know how it works its allright
    • Easier way to quickly see what updates are installed on what machines
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    Cisco
    • AppDynamics may enhance its capacity to track transactions through complex distributed systems and microservices, offering a more comprehensive understanding of application behavior.
    • Better search and filtering capabilities would enable engineers to quickly obtain deeper context by drilling down into individual data points.
    • AppDynamics might be more widely available to engineers and organizations if it offered subscription plans or tiered pricing options.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Heimdal Security
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    Cisco
    cause it achieves all our targets and we are satisfied with using Splunk also stable no technical challenges or problem caused by Splunk a lot for innovative integrations also all layers are using splunk NOC team , DEV team, application support team, managers security team also in forcasting for EA team
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    Usability
    Heimdal Security
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    Cisco
    Splunk AppDynamics is great product that has positively maintained solid application workflows. It has simple and clean UI that displays graphical representation of our database and application behaviour. It gives us an opportunity to customize and set most reliable alerts and data configurations that aligns with our policies. It is easy to monitor operation hypothesis and lower RCA if you identify application coding errors.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Heimdal Security
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    Cisco
    On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate the availability of Splunk AppDynamics as a 9. Overall, the platform has proven to be highly reliable and is available when we need it. It consistently supports our monitoring and performance management needs across critical applications and infrastructure. There have been occasional issues with platform availability, such as intermittent application errors or brief unplanned outages. However, these instances have been infrequent and typically resolved quickly, minimizing any significant impact on operations. The stability and uptime of the platform have met our expectations, and we continue to rely on it as a core component of our APM strategy.
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    Performance
    Heimdal Security
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    Cisco
    On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate the performance of Splunk AppDynamics as a 6. While the platform generally delivers the expected functionality, we’ve experienced periodic slowness—particularly with page loads and report generation. These performance issues can be frustrating, especially when trying to quickly access critical data during incident response or analysis. One contributing factor may be our use of a shared controller environment with other enterprises, which can introduce resource contention and impact overall responsiveness. In some cases, this has led to delays in accessing dashboards or completing complex queries. Despite these challenges, the platform remains a valuable tool, and we’re exploring options to improve performance, including potential changes to our deployment model and support agreements.
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    Support Rating
    Heimdal Security
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    Cisco
    AppDynamics has its own community site that includes forums and a knowledge base. On the forums, you can converse with other members of the community and ask technical questions as you have them. Though this forum isn’t filled with people there are active members for you to gain some valuable insights.
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    Online Training
    Heimdal Security
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    Cisco
    On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate the online training for Splunk AppDynamics as a 7. The training was generally acceptable and covered the core concepts and functionality of the platform. However, there were some challenges with communication during sessions—particularly around clarity and instructor engagement—which occasionally made it difficult to fully grasp certain topics. Additionally, the training could benefit from being more focused and tailored to specific roles or use cases. A more structured approach with clearer learning paths and practical, hands-on examples would enhance the overall effectiveness and help users apply the knowledge more confidently in real-world scenarios.
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    Implementation Rating
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    On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate our satisfaction with the implementation of Splunk AppDynamics as a 9. The deployment process was smooth and well-coordinated, thanks to the collaborative efforts between Cisco Professional Services, our internal business stakeholders, and agency technical teams. Key Insights from the Implementation: Cross-functional Collaboration Was Critical: Engaging both technical and business teams early in the process ensured that the platform was configured to meet a wide range of operational and strategic needs. Value of Expert Guidance: Cisco’s Professional Services provided invaluable expertise, helping us navigate complex configurations and tailor the solution to our environment. Their involvement accelerated deployment and ensured best practices were followed. Importance of Planning and Communication: A well-defined implementation roadmap and regular communication across teams helped us stay aligned, manage expectations, and address challenges proactively. Scalable Architecture: We designed the implementation with scalability in mind, allowing us to expand usage across agencies and applications without major rework. Overall, the implementation laid a strong foundation for our APM program and positioned us for long-term success.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Heimdal Security
    We Kaseya VSA as our RMM tool and this also incorporates patch and asset management. Although it overlaps Heimdal Patch and Asset Managment, VSA has a different database of 3rd party software. We use both solutions to give us a greater coverage of patches to ensure as many vulnerabilities as possible are patched.
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    Cisco
    It is distinguished from these programs because the platform provides visualizations of application processes, showing the interplay between various parts and services. Understanding the architecture of complicated apps and finding their weak spots is greatly aided by this.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Heimdal Security
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    Cisco
    While the overall value of the Splunk AppDynamics platforms is strong, the pricing structure and contract terms can be complex and difficult to navigate. Unit pricing, licensing tiers, and billing frequency are not always intuitive, which can make it challenging to align purchases with the State’s evolving needs. I rely heavily on our Account Manager to help interpret and tailor the licensing model to our specific requirements. Their support has been invaluable in ensuring we make informed decisions. The most impactful change would be to simplify the licensing and pricing model. Clearer documentation, more transparent pricing tiers, and streamlined purchasing processes would significantly improve the experience and reduce administrative overhead.
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    Scalability
    Heimdal Security
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    Cisco
    On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate the overall scalability of Splunk AppDynamics as a 7. The platform is designed to support enterprise-wide deployments across multiple departments and sites, and it performs well in large-scale environments. Its architecture allows for horizontal scaling and supports a wide range of application types and infrastructures. However, the agent management and deployment process can be complex and time-consuming, especially when onboarding a large number of applications or systems. Coordinating agent installation, configuration, and updates across diverse environments requires careful planning and often significant manual effort. Streamlining these processes—perhaps through more centralized management tools or automation—would enhance scalability and reduce operational overhead. Despite these challenges, once deployed, AppDynamics scales effectively and provides consistent performance and visibility across the enterprise.
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    Professional Services
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    Cisco
    Our experience with the professional services team supporting Splunk AppDynamics has been exceptional. They demonstrated deep technical expertise, strong collaboration skills, and a clear understanding of our business objectives. Their guidance was instrumental in the successful implementation of our APM program and platform integration. The rating of 9 reflects our high level of satisfaction, with a small margin left to acknowledge that continuous improvement is always possible. Overall, their support has been a key factor in the success of our deployment.
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    Return on Investment
    Heimdal Security
    • A slight positive ROI according to the Heimdal Patch and Asset Management dashboard
    • Malware detection rates are excellent with detections occuring live rather than during scheduled scans
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    Cisco
    • Through the identification of performance bottlenecks and efficient resource allocation, AppDynamics has contributed to cost savings and resource optimization. This has a direct positive impact on our overall return on investment.
    • While AppDynamics' numerous capabilities help maximize efficiency, they may place a strain on your system. Organizations with limited infrastructure capacity may have difficulties and therefore give this serious thought before implementing it.
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