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DBmarlin vs Redgate Monitor

Both stand on database monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DBmarlin

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

DBmarlin combines SQL performance visibility, change detection and tuning guidance, with multiple deployment options. Check how its instance-based licensing applies to your database technology; monthly pricing is unavailable.

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Redgate Monitor

Paid LinuxWebWindows

Choose Redgate Monitor if you need database monitoring across its supported systems, with query analysis and a choice of self-hosted or SaaS deployment. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or want plan prices before contacting the provider.

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The facts

	DBmarlin	Redgate Monitor
Free plan	Yes	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Linux, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	dbmarlin.com	red-gate.com
On database monitoring	#1 of 40	#40 of 40

DBmarlin: what it does well

Captures SQL text and wait states.
Automatically detects several kinds of database changes.
Offers self-hosted and cloud deployment.
Free licence includes unlimited users and no time limit.
Supports a broad list of databases and integrations.

What to know first

Free licence covers one database instance.
Monthly pricing is unavailable.
Prices exclude tax.
SAP HANA pricing is marked beta.

Redgate Monitor: what it does well

Supports five database systems, including SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Offers query profiling, analysis and plan capture.
Includes wait and lock analysis and execution plans.
Available on Linux, web and Windows.
Self-hosted and SaaS deployment options are offered.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
History retention is seven days.

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