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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
ApexSQL
Star Rating
(30)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ApexSQLSpotlight
Star Rating
(11)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SpotlightSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Spotlight excels in its Data Visualization capabilities, providing intuitive dashboards that help users quickly interpret complex data sets, while ApexSQL's visualization features are considered less user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that ApexSQL offers superior Quality of Support, with a G2 rating of 9.1, which is higher than Spotlight's rating, indicating that users find ApexSQL's support team more responsive and helpful.
- G2 users highlight that Spotlight has a more streamlined Ease of Setup process, making it easier for small businesses to get started, whereas ApexSQL's setup is perceived as more complex and time-consuming.
- Users on G2 report that both products have strong Data Replication features, but Spotlight's implementation is noted for being more straightforward, allowing for quicker data synchronization compared to ApexSQL.
- Reviewers say that while both products perform well in Backup and Recovery, ApexSQL's features are more robust, with users appreciating its comprehensive backup options and recovery processes.
- Users mention that Spotlight's Performance Analysis tools are highly effective, providing detailed insights that help optimize database performance, whereas ApexSQL's tools are seen as less detailed and more basic.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApexSQL
No pricing availableSpotlight
No pricing availableFree Trial
ApexSQL
No trial information availableSpotlight
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
24
Not enough data
Ease of Use
9.1
25
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
7.7
8
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.1
8
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.1
23
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
8
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
24
Not enough data
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Database Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Security
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Management
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Support
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Security
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Performance
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Database Features
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApexSQL and Spotlight are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
ApexSQL is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Spotlight is categorized as Database Monitoring and Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ApexSQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Spotlight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
42.9%
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Wireless
3.6%
Utilities
3.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.6%
Other
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Sports
11.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
11.1%
Higher Education
11.1%
Government Administration
11.1%
Other
22.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Apex SQL search free?
1 Comment
PJ
ApexSQL Search is no longer available as a standalone free tool. It's now part of a paid bundle called the ApexSQL Fundamentals Toolkit.Read more
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