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DBmarlin

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Spec score 8.4 #4 of 38 in Database Monitoring

What it is

DBmarlin monitors database performance and tracks changes to help teams identify where SQL execution time goes. It captures SQL statement text and wait states, and automatically detects changes to schema objects, database parameters and explain plans. Its AI Co-pilot provides database tuning insights and advice. DBmarlin is available self-hosted or in the cloud, with Linux, Windows and web platforms listed. The free Starter licence covers one database instance, unlimited users and no time limit. Premium is listed at £999/year per licence and includes priority support; monthly pricing is unavailable, and prices exclude tax. Supported databases include MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, CockroachDB, SAP HANA, SQL Server, IBM Db2, Oracle, SAP ASE, Informix, MongoDB and Snowflake. Listed integrations include Datadog, Grafana, Harness, Instana, Jenkins, Liquibase, New Relic and Splunk Observability Cloud. Licensing counts active instances, databases or nodes depending on the technology. SAP HANA pricing is marked beta, with pricing to be confirmed. The download page requests a first name, last name and work email to access downloads.

Spec sheet

Purpose
DBmarlin monitors database performance, tracks changes and helps databases run fast.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Deployment
DBmarlin is available self-hosted or in the cloud, and its free licence includes one database instance.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Integrations
The site lists integrations for Datadog, Grafana, Harness, Instana, Jenkins, Liquibase, New Relic and Splunk Observability Cloud.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Support
The Premium plan includes priority support.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Headquarters
Fleet, Hampshire, United KingdomRead 23 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Founded
2020Read 23 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Maker
DBmarlin is developed by Application Performance Ltd, a UK company; its listed address is in Fleet, GU51 2UJ.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
AI Co-pilot
The AI Co-pilot provides actionable database tuning insights and advice.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Billing
Monthly pricing is currently unavailable, and the pricing page says prices exclude tax.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Change detection
It auto-detects changes to schema objects, database parameters and explain plans.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Database coverage
Supported platforms include MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, CockroachDB, SAP HANA, SQL Server, IBM Db2, Oracle, SAP ASE, Informix, MongoDB and Snowflake.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Datadog integration
A Chrome extension adds a link beside SQL statements in Datadog to open that statement’s database performance in DBmarlin.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Download
The download page asks for a first name, last name and work email to access the downloads page.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Licensing limits
Licensing counts active database instances, databases or nodes depending on the technology; SAP HANA pricing is listed as beta with pricing to be confirmed.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
New Relic integration
DBmarlin can send database performance data to the New Relic API for display in New Relic dashboards.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Performance analysis
It captures SQL statement text and wait states to show where time is spent executing SQL.Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com

Plans and prices

Starter Free FREE/forever 1 database licence · Unlimited users · No time limit Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com
Premium Price not published £999/year per licence Unlimited licences · Unlimited users · Priority support Read 29 Sep 2026 · dbmarlin.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Captures SQL text and wait states.
  • Detects schema, parameter and explain-plan changes.
  • Free licence covers one instance and unlimited users.
  • Supports self-hosted and cloud deployment.

Limits

  • Monthly pricing is unavailable.
  • Prices exclude tax.
  • SAP HANA pricing is marked beta and unconfirmed.

Who it suits

DBmarlin suits teams that need SQL performance analysis and change tracking across its listed database platforms. It may also suit teams wanting self-hosted deployment or a free licence for one database instance.

Verdict

DBmarlin lists a substantial range of database platforms and integrations, with performance capture and change detection at its core. Check how licensing counts apply to the database technology in use before estimating paid cost.

Where Specifiction places it

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