Compare Spectrum and Splunk - Jun 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Spectrum or Splunk?

Spectrum is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Splunk, and Spectrum is rated higher (92/100) than Splunk (83/100). Spectrum offers users more features (4) than Splunk (3).

Looking for the right Network Monitoring solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

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Who is more expensive? Spectrum or Splunk?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Network Monitoring software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Spectrum and Splunk.

Spectrum price starts at $49.99 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Spectrum (formerly Dexter + Cheney) is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Network Monitoring software. Splunk price starts at $65 per host/month , When comparing Splunk to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Network Monitoring software cost.

Bottom line: Spectrum is more expensive than Splunk.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Spectrum Vs. Splunk based on some of the most important and required Network Monitoring features.

Spectrum: Project Budgeting, RFIs/Submittals, Construction, Contract Management.

Splunk: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Spectrum's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes and a variety of types, including various Fortune 500 companies.