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Redgate Monitor vs SolarWinds SQL Sentry
Both stand on database performance monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
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SQL Sentry brings database monitoring, query analysis, alerting, and storage forecasting together for supported SQL environments. Buyers will need to request a quote for subscription or volume licensing.
Visit SolarWinds SQL SentryThe facts
| Redgate Monitor | SolarWinds SQL Sentry | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | red-gate.com | solarwinds.com |
| On database performance monitoring software | #21 of 25 | #17 of 25 |
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.
SolarWinds SQL Sentry: what it does well
- Dashboard summarizes Microsoft data platform health
- Analyzes high-impact active and completed queries
- Alerts can use prebuilt or custom conditions
- Forecasts storage use and disk capacity
- 14-day trial requires no credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing is available by quote only
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