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New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring 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.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring covers cluster telemetry, application correlation, and alerting in one integration. Its free tier has a stated ingest allowance, but installation requires a license key and the default configuration uses a privileged sidecar.
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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.
Visit Redgate MonitorThe facts
| New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | newrelic.com | red-gate.com |
| On database monitoring | #5 of 32 | #32 of 32 |
New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring: what it does well
- Combines Kubernetes metrics, events, logs, and traces.
- Collects Prometheus metrics through workload service discovery.
- Links application performance data with Kubernetes data.
- Supports predefined and custom Kubernetes alerts.
- Free tier includes 100 GB monthly ingest.
What to know first
- Installation requires a New Relic license key.
- Default setup uses a privileged Infrastructure Agent sidecar.
- Unprivileged mode provides reduced host visibility.
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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