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About Splunk AppDynamics delivers full-stack observability for hybrid and on-prem environments, linking technical performance directly to business outcomes. It enables teams to detect anomalies, diagnose root causes, and prioritize issues based on their real business impact. With capabilities ranging from network performance correlation to SAP system optimization, the platform offers deep insights across applications, APIs, and infrastructure. Its runtime security features safeguard applications by detecting vulnerabilities, blocking attacks, and highlighting potential risks. AppDynamics also enhances digital experiences with web, mobile, and synthetic monitoring to understand user journeys. By unifying performance, security, and business analytics, Splunk AppDynamics helps enterprises reduce costs, prevent outages, and deliver seamless customer experiences.	About HeadSpin’s global device cloud enables mobile and browser testing on thousands of SIM-enabled devices deployed in 100+ locations on real carrier and WiFi networks around the globe. No emulation or simulation—ever. No SDK required. The HeadSpin Appliance provides a secure, portable, temperature-controlled enclosure for a wide variety of compatible devices, and allows RF access to the local WiFi or carrier network. Deploy on-prem, in the cloud, or anywhere. From code and packet analysis to machine learning and computer vision techniques that surface unique audio, video, voice, streaming, page content, MOS, and other quality of experience metrics, HeadSpin gives you the data and AI-powered insights you need to assure flawless digital experiences for your users. Delve deep into client-side performance to troubleshoot crashes, errors, SDK bloat, and system resource issues.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Splunk AppDynamics is designed for enterprise IT leaders, DevOps teams, and business decision-makers who need to optimize application performance, safeguard runtime environments, and directly connect technology operations to business outcomes	Audience Mobile app developers seeking a mobile application performance management
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $6 per month Free Version Free Trial	Pricing $30 per month Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.9 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 4.9 / 5 support 4.9 / 5 Read all reviews
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Company Information Cisco Founded: 1984 United States www.splunk.com/en_us/products/splunk-appdynamics.html	Company Information HeadSpin Founded: 2015 United States www.headspin.io
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Categories AIOps API Monitoring Application Dependency Mapping Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Cloud Monitoring Container Monitoring Database Performance Tuning DNS Monitoring IT Management Mobile App Analytics Observability Telemetry	Categories Automated Testing Cross-Browser Testing Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) Mobile App Analytics Mobile App Development
Mobile App Analytics Features A/B Testing Channel Attribution Cohort Analysis Funnel Analysis In-App Events Tracking Push Notifications Retention Tracking Revenue Tracking Uninstall Tracking Show More Features Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Features Baseline Manager Diagnostic Tools Full Transaction Diagnostics Performance Control Resource Management Root-Cause Diagnosis Server Performance Trace Individual Transactions IT Management Features Capacity Monitoring Compliance Management Event Logs Hardware Inventory IT Budgeting License Management Patch Management Remote Access Scheduling Software Inventory User Activity Monitoring
Integrations AlertOps AlertSite BMC AMI Ops Automation for Capping BlueSwan Callgoose SQIBS Enov8 InsightFinder JetRails Kovair DevOps Oobeya OpsMx Enterprise for Spinnaker OverOps Ozone Prosimo Squid Alerts TCS HOBS TCS MasterCraft DataPlus TCS MasterCraft TransformPlus Teamstack Zoho One Show More Integrations View All 82 Integrations	Integrations AlertOps AlertSite BMC AMI Ops Automation for Capping BlueSwan Callgoose SQIBS Enov8 InsightFinder JetRails Kovair DevOps Oobeya OpsMx Enterprise for Spinnaker OverOps Ozone Prosimo Squid Alerts TCS HOBS TCS MasterCraft DataPlus TCS MasterCraft TransformPlus Teamstack Zoho One Show More Integrations View All 7 Integrations
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