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Guance Container Monitoring vs Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring
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.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Guance brings workload changes and multiple telemetry types into a shared monitoring view. The Free Plan has defined host, ingestion, and retention limits, and its workspace data cannot be migrated to a Commercial Plan.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+2
PRTG combines broad database coverage with query, availability, and alert monitoring. Consider the sensor cap, deployment choice, and paid annual plans when deciding whether it fits your monitoring needs.
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| Guance Container Monitoring | Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | PRTG 500: $200 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | guance.com | paessler.com |
| On database monitoring | #2 of 32 | #7 of 32 |
Guance Container Monitoring: what it does well
- Drill-down spans clusters, nodes, workloads, pods, and containers
- Correlates metrics, logs, traces, and network data
- Alerts link to related telemetry and events
- Free Plan includes up to 10 hosts
What to know first
- Free-plan data cannot move to a Commercial Plan workspace
- Free Plan limits collection to 10 hosts
- Fargate coverage depends on environment and collector configuration
Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring: what it does well
- Supports major databases and ODBC/ADO-compatible systems.
- Maps custom SQL results to monitoring channels.
- Separates request and query execution timing.
- Alerts through email, SMS, push, syslog, or webhooks.
What to know first
- Freeware is limited to 100 sensors.
- Backup checks require query-level configuration.
- Production scan interval recommendation is five minutes.
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