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Datadog Database Monitoring vs SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer
Both stand on database performance monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose DPA if your team needs database performance analysis across multiple platforms and cloud environments, with real-time monitoring and anomaly detection. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or want to buy without requesting a licensing quote.
Visit SolarWinds Database Performance AnalyzerThe facts
| Datadog Database Monitoring | SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Database Monitoring — annual: $70 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | datadoghq.com | solarwinds.com |
| On database performance monitoring software | #19 of 25 | #15 of 25 |
Datadog Database Monitoring: what it does well
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer: what it does well
- Analyzes waits, SQL statements, execution plans, and locks.
- Provides real-time and historical monitoring.
- Machine learning powers database anomaly detection.
- Supports a wide range of database targets.
- Monitors VMware vSphere and correlates infrastructure metrics.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The trial lasts 14 days.
- Subscription and volume licensing require a quote.
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