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Compare SQL Diagnostic Manager and SolarWinds Database Observability 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1996.00 per instance
$1,399.00 Per Year
SQL Diagnostic Manager
Star Rating
(13)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1996.00 per instance
Learn more about SQL Diagnostic ManagerSolarWinds Database Observability
Star Rating
(207)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,399.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that Database Observability excels in monitoring capabilities with a score of 9.5, which users report provides real-time insights into database performance, while SQL Diagnostic Manager, with a score of 9.0, is noted for its solid monitoring but lacks some of the advanced features found in Database Observability.
- Users mention that Database Observability's alerting system, rated at 9.0, is highly customizable and effective, allowing for tailored notifications, whereas SQL Diagnostic Manager's alerting, rated at 8.3, is seen as less flexible, leading to some missed critical alerts according to reviewers.
- G2 users highlight Database Observability's superior logging features, scoring 9.1, which provide detailed insights into database transactions, while SQL Diagnostic Manager, with a score of 8.8, offers logging but lacks the depth and clarity that users appreciate in Database Observability.
- Users on G2 report that Database Observability's data visualization tools, rated at 8.8, are intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier to interpret complex data, while SQL Diagnostic Manager's visualization features, scoring 8.2, are considered less engaging and harder to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Database Observability shines in performance analysis with a score of 9.3, providing actionable insights that help optimize database performance, whereas SQL Diagnostic Manager, while competent, scores lower in this area, leading to some users feeling less empowered to make performance improvements.
- Users report that Database Observability's documentation management is robust and user-friendly, facilitating easier onboarding and troubleshooting, while SQL Diagnostic Manager's documentation is perceived as lacking in detail, which can hinder user experience according to some reviewers.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SQL Diagnostic Manager
eCommerce
$1996.00
per instance
first year maintenance included
- Monitor physical, virtual, and cloud environments
- Track queries and plans to fix blocks and locks
- Alert predictively and avoid false alerts
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
SQL Diagnostic Manager
Free Trial is available
SolarWinds Database Observability
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
13
8.8
187
Ease of Use
8.3
13
8.7
189
Ease of Setup
9.1
9
8.7
132
Ease of Admin
8.0
5
8.9
129
Quality of Support
8.2
13
8.7
176
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
5
8.8
127
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
13
9.2
184
Features by Category
Functionality
8.8
11
9.3
73
8.3
11
8.9
73
8.6
11
9.0
72
8.5
11
8.8
73
8.3
11
8.6
73
8.0
11
8.7
72
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
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Maintenance
Not enough data
7.2
16
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.4
17
Security
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.8
16
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
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
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Agentic AI - Data Warehouse Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SQL Diagnostic Manager and SolarWinds Database Observability are categorized as Database Monitoring
Unique Categories
SQL Diagnostic Manager has no unique categories
SolarWinds Database Observability is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS), Data Warehouse Automation, and Other Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SQL Diagnostic Manager
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
30.8%
Consulting
7.7%
Retail
7.7%
Public Policy
7.7%
Pharmaceuticals
7.7%
Other
38.5%
Information Technology and Services
19.3%
Computer Software
5.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.0%
Retail
4.0%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
61.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
SQL Diagnostic Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Easy to handle interface. good diagnosing and reporting
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It is a very expensive tool for the features it has.
SolarWinds Database Observability
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aadil Ali S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I am very good at monitoring SQL Server. I can improve the efficiency of my database by keeping track of my progress in real time. For me it was how simple it was to replace the panels and use overall. Finding and fixing speed issues is made much easier...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
We have had issues using the maintenance windows groups (resolved). It is sometimes hard to find customized alerts as there are so many layers.
Verified User in Computer Software
Easy to handle interface. good diagnosing and reporting
Aadil Ali S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I am very good at monitoring SQL Server. I can improve the efficiency of my database by keeping track of my progress in real time. For me it was how simple it was to replace the panels and use overall. Finding and fixing speed issues is made much easier...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It is a very expensive tool for the features it has.
Verified User in Computer Software
We have had issues using the maintenance windows groups (resolved). It is sometimes hard to find customized alerts as there are so many layers.
Discussions
SQL Diagnostic Manager has no 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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