Compare Paessler PRTG and SolarWinds Database Observability 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
$1,399.00 Per Year
Paessler PRTG
Star Rating
(206)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 10000 Sensors Per Year
Browse all 7 pricing plansSolarWinds Database Observability
Star Rating
(216)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% 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.
- G2 reviewers report that SolarWinds Database Observability excels in providing real-time visibility into database performance, with users praising its clear dashboards that help quickly identify slow queries and resource bottlenecks. This level of insight is particularly beneficial for troubleshooting performance issues.
- Users say that Paessler PRTG stands out for its Auto-Discovery feature, which effectively maps out network dependencies. Reviewers appreciate how this feature simplifies the monitoring process, allowing them to create a comprehensive network map with minimal effort.
- According to verified reviews, SolarWinds Database Observability is noted for its query-level performance analysis, making it easy to spot inefficient SQL queries. Users highlight its ability to provide both real-time and historical visibility into wait times and overall resource usage, which is crucial for database management.
- Reviewers mention that Paessler PRTG allows for a more business-centric approach to monitoring, enabling users to create sensors that reflect actual business impact rather than just raw metrics. This flexibility helps teams focus on what truly matters in their operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while SolarWinds Database Observability has a solid overall satisfaction score, it faces challenges in ease of use compared to PRTG. Users have noted that PRTG's interface is more intuitive, making it easier for teams to get started with monitoring.
- Users report that both products offer strong support, but Paessler PRTG edges out slightly with a higher quality of support rating. Reviewers appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of PRTG's support team, which can be a deciding factor for teams needing reliable assistance.
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
9.4
179
8.8
196
Ease of Use
9.1
179
8.7
198
Ease of Setup
9.0
161
8.7
141
Ease of Admin
8.9
128
8.8
131
Quality of Support
8.9
165
8.7
185
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
120
8.9
128
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
170
9.2
193
Features by Category
Functionality
9.5
29
9.4
81
9.6
30
8.9
81
8.9
29
9.0
77
8.8
29
8.9
81
8.6
29
8.6
79
8.7
29
8.6
80
Agentic AI - Database Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.8
6
Functionality
9.4
80
Not enough data
9.2
78
Not enough data
7.8
72
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
9.0
41
Not enough data
Management
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
8.0
67
Not enough data
Analytics - Network Monitoring
7.7
38
Not enough data
7.5
39
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
7.2
39
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
8.8
56
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
9.2
56
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
57
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
8.9
55
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.9
54
Not enough data
8.0
51
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
9.4
58
Not enough data
9.2
51
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
9.5
74
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
7.1
47
Not enough data
Management
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
9.3
74
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Monitoring
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
Response
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.5
19
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
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
9.1
23
Maintenance
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.5
23
Security
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.6
23
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
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
32.5%
Telecommunications
7.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Computer Software
3.1%
Hospital & Health Care
2.6%
Other
50.3%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Computer Software
9.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Financial Services
3.8%
Retail
3.8%
Other
59.7%
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
Has anyone else found the learning curve for custom sensors and reports slows real projects?
1 Comment
AB
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you tried starting with the built-in sensor templates and REST/custom sensor docs before building from scratch...Read more
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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