# AWS Trusted Advisor, Azure Analysis Services vs SolarWinds Database Observability Comparison | | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 23 | 157 | 229 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (40.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (39.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $1,399.00 Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### AWS Trusted Advisor **Not enough data** ### Azure Analysis Services **Not enough data** ### SolarWinds Database Observability Pros: - Monitoring (12 reviews) - Real-time Monitoring (12 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (6 reviews) - Steep Learning Curve (6 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (138 reviews) | 8.8 (196 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (138 reviews) | 8.7 (210 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (57 reviews) | 8.7 (143 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 8.8 (132 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (134 reviews) | 8.7 (196 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (53 reviews) | 8.9 (129 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 9.4 (138 reviews) | 9.2 (194 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS Trusted Advisor #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Azure Analysis Services #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SolarWinds Database Observability #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Flexible Database Performance Analyzer for virtualized environments or SQL Sentry license per instance Price: $1,399.00 Per Year Description: 1-50 instances Volume based discounting available Key Features: - One year subscription price, also includes maintenance and support. [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/database-observability/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Database Monitoring | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Trusted Advisor** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure Analysis Services** | N/A | N/A | | **SolarWinds Database Observability** | 8.9/10 | 105 | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (91 reviews) | | **Alerting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (85 reviews) | | **Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (77 reviews) | | **Response Time** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (88 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (79 reviews) | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (82 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Database Monitoring | Feature | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Database Management Systems (DBMS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Trusted Advisor** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure Analysis Services** | N/A | N/A | | **SolarWinds Database Observability** | 9.3/10 | 25 | #### Management | Feature | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Data dictionary** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Query Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Performance Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | #### Maintenance | Feature | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-User Environment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Security | Feature | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **User Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Data Warehouse Automation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Trusted Advisor** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure Analysis Services** | N/A | N/A | | **SolarWinds Database Observability** | N/A | N/A | #### Automation | Feature | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Multi-platform support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Data Simplicity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Documentation management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Platform support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Template functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Administration | Feature | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Error Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Service Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Workflow management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Data Warehouse Automation | Feature | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Other Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-analytics) **Unique to SolarWinds Database Observability (3):** [Database Monitoring Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-monitoring), [Database Management Systems (DBMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-management-systems-dbms), [Data Warehouse Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-warehouse-automation) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS Trusted Advisor | Azure Analysis Services | SolarWinds Database Observability | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 27.3% | 39.5% | 18.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 31.8% | 35.5% | 42.5% | | **Enterprise** | 40.9% | 25.0% | 39.3% | ### By Industry #### AWS Trusted Advisor - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.2% - **Financial Services:** 13.6% - **Computer Software:** 13.6% - **Telecommunications:** 9.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 9.1% - **Sports:** 4.5% - **Retail:** 4.5% - **Real Estate:** 4.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5% - **Management Consulting:** 4.5% - **Other:** 13.6% #### Azure Analysis Services - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.0% - **Computer Software:** 19.1% - **Financial Services:** 4.6% - **Accounting:** 3.9% - **Insurance:** 3.3% - **Higher Education:** 2.6% - **Banking:** 2.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0% - **Other:** 34.9% #### SolarWinds Database Observability - **Information Technology and Services:** 19.3% - **Computer Software:** 8.5% - **Financial Services:** 4.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5% - **Government Administration:** 3.6% - **Retail:** 3.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.1% - **Construction:** 2.7% - **Insurance:** 2.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.2% - **Other:** 45.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AWS Trusted Advisor - [Azure Monitor](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-monitor/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews) - [Google Cloud Video Intelligence API](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-video-intelligence-api/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Excel Chart Animation](https://www.g2.com/products/excel-chart-animation/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (105 reviews) - [Formula Bot](https://www.g2.com/products/formula-bot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (90 reviews) - [Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services to Alation](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server-integration-services-to-alation/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Jaeger](https://www.g2.com/products/jaeger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (15 reviews) - [360Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/360suite/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (44 reviews) - [Panorama Necto](https://www.g2.com/products/panorama-necto/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (35 reviews) - 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[Oracle Enterprise Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-enterprise-manager/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (196 reviews) - [Site24x7](https://www.g2.com/products/site24x7/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (435 reviews) - [Monte Carlo](https://www.g2.com/products/monte-carlo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (526 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### AWS Trusted Advisor No discussions available for this product. ### Azure Analysis Services - Title: [What does Azure analysis service do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-azure-analysis-service-do) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Maintain the user details and authentication and user account details etc" - Title: [What does Microsoft Analysis Services do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-microsoft-analysis-services-do) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Used for data analysis " - Title: [What are the features that are provided by Azure analysis service architectures for custom based applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-that-are-provided-by-azure-analysis-service-architectures-for-custom-based-applications) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Good to access data" - Title: [What are features of Azure Analysis Services?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-of-azure-analysis-services) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Azure Synapse Analytics (formerly SQL Data Warehouse): It is an integrated analytics service that brings together big data and data warehousing. It allows..." ### SolarWinds Database Observability - Title: [What is Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solarwinds-database-performance-analyzer-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer (DPA) is software used to monitor, analyze, and optimize the performance of databases. It helps in identifying and..." - Title: [Is it recommended to have a DPA server located at each site you are monitoring?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/dpa-location) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We recommend getting DPA as close to the databases being monitoring as possible (and by close, we mean with least network latency possible)." - Title: [How do I access DPA? Do I have to install anything on my PC to view the interface?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/dpa-access) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Download and install your free trial using our Getting Started Guide, which is located in the Success Center." - Title: [What is the impact of running DPA on my production instances?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/dpa-s-impact) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Less than 1%. We are agentless and only monitor active sessions allowing us to keep our overhead on monitored database instances extremely low." - Title: [How does SolarWinds Database Observability perform in terms of analytics depth and total cost of ownership?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-solarwinds-database-observability-perform-in-terms-of-analytics-depth-and-total-cost-of-ownership) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "<p>Oh, I forgot to mention—one thing I’ve really come to appreciate is how intuitive the UI is, even for folks who aren’t deep DBAs. It makes collaboration..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-trusted-advisor-vs-azure-analysis-services-vs-database-observability)