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PG Monitoring vs WhaTap 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.
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PG Monitoring brings PostgreSQL query, health, anomaly, and security monitoring into a web service with a self-hosted component. The trial and tier limits help teams evaluate fit before choosing a paid plan.
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WhaTap combines frequent metric collection with query, log, and correlation tools across a broad set of listed databases. Check the supported database and plan billing unit, along with the retention terms, before choosing a subscription.
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| PG Monitoring | WhaTap Database Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $59 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pgmonitoring.com | whatap.io |
| On database monitoring | #25 of 38 | #29 of 38 |
PG Monitoring: what it does well
- Supports PostgreSQL 13–17
- Includes query profiling and execution plans
- Baseline-aware anomaly detection
- AI Copilot and optimization advisors
- 14-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starter limited to five instances
- Enterprise pricing is custom
WhaTap Database Monitoring: what it does well
- Collects performance data every second.
- Can monitor without an agent on the database server.
- Shows multiple databases on one screen.
- Includes query profiling, wait and lock analysis, and execution plans.
- Offers email, message, and integrated notifications on subscriptions.
What to know first
- No free plan; trial lasts 15 days.
- Trial is limited to 5 units.
- Commercial and open-source plans use different billing units.
- Some data is excluded from subscription retention.
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