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Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring vs Sematext Container 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 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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Free plan LinuxWeb
Sematext brings container metrics, logs, and events into shared monitoring views with multiple deployment options. Review usage-based charges and Basic retention when considering the listed starting price.
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| Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring | Sematext Container Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | PRTG 500: $200 a year | Infra Monitoring — Basic: $2.80 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | paessler.com | sematext.com |
| On database monitoring | #7 of 32 | #12 of 32 |
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.
Sematext Container Monitoring: what it does well
- Collects container and host metrics, logs, and events.
- Can discover containerized applications and start agents.
- Shows metrics, logs, and events together.
- 14-day free trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- Monitoring charges depend on hosts, containers, plan, and data retention.
- Basic includes 1-day retention.
- Per-container charges apply above the plan-dependent included amount for Docker monitoring.
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