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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft System Center

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft System Center is an enterprise-grade IT Operations Management (ITOM) suite designed for the centralized administration of data center infrastructure, virtualized environments, and hybrid cloud workloads. The platform provides unified management across heterogeneous environments, including support for Windows Server, Linux, and Azure Stack HCI. System Center is Microsoft's ITOM stack for organizations that maintain a significant on-premise footprint, vs the company's Azure-based…

    $1,323

    per month

    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

    Travefy

    Score6 out of 10
    N/ATravefy headquartered in Lincoln offers their travel itinerary management application, supporting logging, communicating, and managing travel activities and proposals.

    $39

    per month

    Pricing
    Microsoft System CenterSplunk AppDynamicsTravefy
    Editions & Modules
    Standard Edition
    $1323
    Datacenter Edition
    $3607
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    Pro
    $39.00
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft System CenterSplunk AppDynamicsTravefy
    Free Trial
    NoYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Microsoft System CenterSplunk AppDynamicsTravefy
    Considered Multiple Products
    Microsoft
    No answer on this topic
    Cisco
    Chose Splunk AppDynamics
    We decided to use AppDynamics because it is a tool that allows me to manage and monitor the performance of all the applications. It allows me to keep complete track of the capacity and speed with the software we develop to optimize it because it detects failures or errors. I …
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    Travefy
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    91%
    Would buy again
    31 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    70 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    94%
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    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
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    99%
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    70 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    28 Answers
    95%
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    Features
    Microsoft System CenterSplunk AppDynamicsTravefy
    Application Performance Management
    Comparison of Application Performance Management features of Microsoft System Center and Splunk AppDynamics and Travefy
    Feature
    Microsoft System Center
    -
    Ratings
    Splunk AppDynamics
    9.1
    83 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Travefy
    -
    Ratings
    Application monitoring00 Ratings9.383 Ratings00 Ratings
    Database monitoring00 Ratings8.979 Ratings00 Ratings
    Threshold alerts00 Ratings9.281 Ratings00 Ratings
    Predictive capabilities00 Ratings8.981 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application performance management console00 Ratings9.480 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration tools00 Ratings9.269 Ratings00 Ratings
    Server availability and performance monitoring00 Ratings9.353 Ratings00 Ratings
    Server usage monitoring and capacity forecasting00 Ratings8.852 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft System CenterSplunk AppDynamicsTravefy
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (58 ratings)
    8.9
    (83 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    8.9
    (22 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (14 ratings)
    6.4
    (7 ratings)
    6.8
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
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    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Microsoft System CenterSplunk AppDynamicsTravefy
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    For companies with more than 10 Windows devices and needing to standardize the OS, AV, access, share resources, and install software. SCCM is the way to go. This software is unnecessary if the business is all remote users and not in an office-type setting. There are cloud offerings or none to accomplish what a business needs.
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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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    Travefy
    Well Suited 1. Travefy allows me to keep clients in my bubble providing complete resort details and trip details all in one place. 2. I have used Travefy for groups traveling internationally and in numerous states in the US for family reunions, weddings, etc. All details right in one place Less Appropriate 1. It isn't quick for me to create itineraries if I have never quoted that hotel/resort before because I pull in ALL resort details as this has proven a great assistant at closing sales.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Allows the grouping of devices by user.
    • Allows controlling updates being deployed to user devices.
    • Allows for the repurposing of machines by being able to load new or updated software on machines that already are in the system.
    • Allows us the ability to wipe a machine clean and restore it back to the configuration that was assigned the machine.
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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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    Travefy
    • Organize customer’s thoughts into a workable plan.
    • Create great looking itineraries.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • The product could improve in the area of having better mechanisms in place with how the SCEP client is deployed/installed from the server on the management side. We have run into this firsthand with the client not installing on an endpoint, and then having to take the time to investigate why it was not installing.
    • A second improvement that can be made is to keep trying to improve the products detection rate for finding malware/viruses. The case can be made that there are some products out there that do a better job at this and have a higher detection rate.
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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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    Travefy
    • Make it easier to use.
    • Wider, more accurate photo searches of a destination.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    Microsoft System Center Operations Manager is tightly integrated to Microsoft Windows servers os monitoring with great product support.
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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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    Travefy
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    It is not user-friendly for the most part. With IT infrastructure, sometimes it cannot handle excess requests. Every few months, you will need an upgrade in terms of server resources to keep up with incoming alerts and requests. This does not happen all of the time, but it does happen when there are too many requests.
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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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    Travefy
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Travefy
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    Performance
    Microsoft
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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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    Travefy
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    There is a fair amount of documentation out there to help you when you have questions or run into issues with this product as well as tutorials on some of the more common tasks. Between the documentation and the overall ease of use we haven't had to deal with direct Microsoft support for this product.
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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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    Travefy
    Quick turnaround on questions that need to be asked.
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    Online Training
    Microsoft
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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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    Travefy
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    Easy to install with intuitive interactive interface during the installation process a and integration to MS SQL was smooth
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    Cisco
    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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    Travefy
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    We previously used a mix of FOG and Clonezilla to image machines. The biggest issues with these products is that changing one piece of the image required you to rebuild the entire image itself. These pieces of software also did not allow you to manage applications and Windows Updates, causing IT to have to constantly touch machines after they were imaged and update or manage them with a much more hands on approach.
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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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    Travefy
    Have not used other options
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Travefy
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Travefy
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    Professional Services
    Microsoft
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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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    Travefy
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • It has allowed the enterprise to standardize on a single platform for monitoring.
    • Easier troubleshooting of issues with Microsoft platforms.
    • Greater visibility of issues across platforms when applications are hosted in a mixed environment.
    • Additional costs for monitoring systems that are not directly supported with additional packs (iSeries, Linux on Power).
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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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    Travefy
    • Travefy has helped the business grow 4x
    • Travefy has impressed me clients with the interface
    • Travefy has made my life easier with creating itineraries
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