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IBM Instana Observability vs SQLGrease
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.
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SQLGrease provides detailed SQL Server diagnostics, plan management, and alerting across several supported database environments. Check retention, storage tiers, and required permissions against your monitoring setup.
Visit SQLGreaseThe facts
| IBM Instana Observability | SQLGrease | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | SaaS: $21.20 a month | Basic: $806 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ibm.com | sqlgrease.com |
| On database monitoring | #32 of 38 | #28 of 38 |
IBM Instana Observability: what it does well
SQLGrease: what it does well
- Monitors multiple SQL Server instances
- Tracks waits, plans, locks, deadlocks, CPU, and IO
- Integrates with Query Store force and unforce commands
- Masks constants before data leaves the network
- 30-day trial requires no payment information
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starts at $79 a month
- Lite stores only two hours of history
- OS performance counters require sysadmin
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