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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
$1,399.00 Per Year
Paessler PRTG
Star Rating
(172)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
Browse all 7 pricing plansSolarWinds Database Observability
Star Rating
(211)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,399.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Database Observability excels in Monitoring with a score of 9.5, particularly highlighting its ability to provide comprehensive insights into database performance, while Paessler PRTG, although strong at 9.9, is noted for its broader Multi-Network Capability which allows for diverse systems monitoring.
- Reviewers mention that Database Observability's Alerting feature, rated at 9.0, is effective in notifying users of critical issues, whereas Paessler PRTG's alerting system, rated higher at 9.5, is praised for its customizable notifications that cater to specific user needs.
- G2 users highlight that Database Observability's Data Visualization capabilities, scoring 8.8, provide clear and actionable insights, but Paessler PRTG shines with a score of 9.2, offering more advanced visual tools that enhance user experience and data interpretation.
- Users on G2 report that Database Observability's Performance Monitoring is robust with a score of 9.3, focusing on database-specific metrics, while Paessler PRTG's performance monitoring, rated at 9.2, is noted for its comprehensive approach across multiple systems.
- Reviewers mention that Database Observability's Logging feature, rated at 9.1, is effective for tracking database transactions, but Paessler PRTG's logging capabilities, with a score of 9.3, are recognized for their depth and integration with various network devices.
- Users say that Database Observability's Quality of Support is rated at 8.6, with many praising the responsiveness of the support team, while Paessler PRTG, with a slightly lower score of 8.3, has received feedback indicating that while support is helpful, response times can vary.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial
Free Trial
10000 Sensors Per Year
30 Day Full Access Free Trial
100% Free. No Credit Card Required
Free Version After the Trial
- Free Full Features for 30 days
SolarWinds Database Observability
Flexible Database Performance Analyzer for virtualized environments or SQL Sentry license per instance
$1,399.00
Per Year
1-50 instances
Volume based discounting available
- One year subscription price, also includes maintenance and support.
Free Trial
Paessler PRTG
Free Trial is available
SolarWinds Database Observability
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
147
8.8
191
Ease of Use
8.9
147
8.7
193
Ease of Setup
8.8
129
8.7
136
Ease of Admin
8.6
99
8.9
130
Quality of Support
8.7
134
8.7
180
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
92
8.8
128
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
138
9.2
188
Features by Category
Functionality
9.5
30
9.3
76
9.6
31
8.9
76
8.8
30
9.0
75
8.8
30
8.9
76
8.6
30
8.6
76
8.8
30
8.7
75
Agentic AI - Database Monitoring
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
73
Not enough data
9.2
73
Not enough data
7.9
70
Not enough data
9.1
69
Not enough data
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
Management
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.0
67
Not enough data
Analytics - Network Monitoring
7.7
38
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
Security - Network Monitoring
8.2
38
Not enough data
7.6
37
Not enough data
7.1
38
Not enough data
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.1
38
Not enough data
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
5.7
37
Not enough data
5.5
37
Not enough data
5.8
37
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
27
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
6.9
25
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
7.1
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Infrastructure 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
AI Automation - Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
8.7
54
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.5
51
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Hardware Monitoring
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Visibility
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
8.9
54
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.9
54
Not enough data
8.0
51
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
Cloud environment support
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
55
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
7.2
50
Not enough data
Management
8.9
54
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
6.8
20
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
Response
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
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
Performance
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
9.3
18
Maintenance
Not enough data
7.2
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.4
19
Security
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
18
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Agentic AI - Data Warehouse Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Telemetry Collection & Ingestion - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Observability Software
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
Visualization & Dashboards - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Correlation & Root Cause Analysis - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Scalability & Ecosystem Integration - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Features - Observability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Paessler PRTG and SolarWinds Database Observability are categorized as Database Monitoring
Unique Categories
Paessler PRTG is categorized as Server Monitoring, Hardware Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Network Monitoring, Enterprise Monitoring, and Observability Software
SolarWinds Database Observability is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS), Data Warehouse Automation, and Other Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paessler PRTG
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolarWinds Database Observability
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
Information Technology and Services
25.2%
Telecommunications
7.5%
Computer & Network Security
4.4%
Computer Software
3.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Other
56.0%
Information Technology and Services
19.4%
Computer Software
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Retail
3.9%
Financial Services
3.9%
Other
61.7%
Discussions
Paessler FAQ
1 Comment
GR
https://www.paessler.com/support/faqsRead more
What are the benefits and drawbacks of using PRTG Network Monitor for your IT infrastructure, and what improvements would you suggest?
1 Comment
MA
Flexible Licensing:
The licensing model is based on the number of sensors, allowing organizations to choose a plan that fits their specific needs and budget.Read more
Paessler PRTG has no more discussions with answers
What is the impact of running DPA on my production instances?
2 Comments
Official Response from SolarWinds Database Observability
Less than 1%. We are agentless and only monitor active sessions allowing us to keep our overhead on monitored database instances extremely low.Read more
How do I access DPA? Do I have to install anything on my PC to view the interface?
2 Comments
Official Response from SolarWinds Database Observability
Download and install your free trial using our Getting Started Guide, which is located in the Success Center.Read more
Is it recommended to have a DPA server located at each site you are monitoring?
2 Comments
RK
Yes, very much recommended to have your DPA server close to the DB instances being monitored.Read more
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