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MySQL 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.

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

	MySQL	Redgate Monitor
Free plan	Yes	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Linux, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	MySQL Standard Edition, 1-4 Socket Server: $2,140 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	14	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	mysql.com	red-gate.com
On database monitoring	#5 of 40	#40 of 40

MySQL: what it does well

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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