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dbWatch 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.

dbWatch

Free trial LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

Choose dbWatch if your database team needs monitoring and analysis across its supported engines, with hybrid deployment options. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or want a price before requesting a quote.

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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

	dbWatch	Redgate Monitor
Free plan	A free trial	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	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	dbwatch.com	red-gate.com
On database monitoring	#17 of 40	#40 of 40

dbWatch: what it does well

More than 100 monitoring jobs provide performance information.
Supports seven listed database systems.
Includes query profiling, wait and lock analysis, and execution plans.
Automates maintenance and schedules customizable reports.
Offers alerts, webhooks, scripts, and multiple export formats.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Pricing is available on request.
A two-node failover cluster requires two licenses.

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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