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Why choose Applications Manager over Dynatrace

Auto-discover services, dependencies, and metrics right out of the box. Applications Manager's agentless monitoring (or lightweight agent option) get you monitoring in minutes.

ManageEngine Application Managerr
Exploration of Telemetry
4.7
Integration & Deployment
4.6
Generate Actionable Insights
4.5
Vulnerability & Threat Detection
4.5
Digital Experience Monitoring
4.5
User Experience & Business Analysis
4.4
Pricing Flexibility
4.4

*Sourced from user reviews on Gartner® Peer Insights™

Dynatrace
Exploration of Telemetry
4.5
Integration & Deployment
4.5
Generate Actionable Insights
4.4
Vulnerability & Threat Detection
4.2
Digital Experience Monitoring
4.4
User Experience & Business Analysis
4.3
Pricing Flexibility
4.0

Still on the fence? See how Applications Manager stacks up against Dynatrace

Feature ManageEngine Application Managerr Dynatrace
Pricing & licensing

  Predictable, budget-friendly pricing

  Usage-based pricing that can scale up quickly

Monitoring coverage

  Broad monitoring across apps, infra, DBs, cloud & containers

  Full-stack observability with strong analytics

Setup & onboarding

  Straightforward setup; easy to adopt

  More complex onboarding and configuration

Dashboard flexibility

  Highly customizable and user-friendly

  Advanced visuals, but less flexible to tailor

Performance footprint

  Lightweight design suitable for most environments

  OneAgent may add resource overhead

Support experience

  Fast and responsive customer care

  Slow response from customer support

5 reasons that make Applications Manager the smarter choice

Unified observability   

Get a complete view of your applications, infrastructure, and user experience — all in one console. No need to jump between tools or modules.

Effortless setup  

Auto-discover services, dependencies, and metrics right out of the box. Applications Manager's agentless monitoring (or lightweight agent option) get you monitoring in minutes.

Predictable, affordable pricing 

No complicated licensing or hidden fees. Pay for what you monitor — simple, transparent, and scalable as you grow.

Actionable intelligence  

Stop sifting through noise. Applications Manager’s smart anomaly detection and contextual alerts help you act fast and fix issues before users notice.

Human-centric support  

Get help from real engineers who understand your environment and your goals — not generic email threads.  

The Applications Manager Advantage

  • Built for unified monitoring - Zero complexity
  • Used in 150+ countries
  • Minimal learning curve
  • Enterprise-grade security, across your entire stack
 

20+ yrs

Industry expertise

 

10K+

Global customers

 

250+

Supported technologies

 

20

Supported languages

Recognized by your peers and industry analysts   

rating

4.6/5

Best Value 2024 for ApplicationPerformance Management

“ Until Applications Manager came, the monitoring process was done on a case-by-case basis, and only after an issue came up. It has the ability to be more proactive, rather than reactive. “

Shawn Toman 

Infrastructure specialist, Hudbay Minerals Inc.  

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Got questions? We have answers!

1. What makes Applications Manager a good alternative to Dynatrace?

 

Applications Manager offers unified monitoring for applications, infrastructure, databases, and end-user experience — all from a single console. Unlike Dynatrace, which can feel complex and modular, Applications Manager focuses on simplicity, faster setup, and predictable pricing.

2. Is Applications Manager easier to deploy than Dynatrace?

 

3. How does Applications Manager’s pricing compare to Dynatrace’s?

 

4. Does Applications Manager support hybrid or on-premises environments?

 

5. Can Applications Manager provide full-stack observability like Dynatrace?

 

6. What kind of support does Applications Manager offer compared to Dynatrace?

 

7. Does Applications Manager offer AI-driven insights like Dynatrace’s Davis AI?

 

8. How does Applications Manager handle alert fatigue and noise reduction?

 

9. Can Applications Manager integrate with my existing toolset?

 

10. Is there a free trial or demo available?

 

11. Who is Applications Manager best suited for?

 

12. How often does Applications Manager update or add new monitors?

 

Disclaimer :

This page highlights ManageEngine Applications Manager as an alternative to Dynatrace. We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided. However, the information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. ManageEngine is not liable for any inaccuracies in the page due to changes made on Dynatrace's website or any development made to Dynatrace product subsequent to the date of publication of this page. Please refer Dynatrace's website for more information. 

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