IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager vs SolarWinds SQL Sentry
IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager
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| Figure | IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager | SolarWinds SQL Sentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Database Monitoring | 7.7 (#16) | 7.2 (#27) |
| Spec score · Database Performance Monitoring Software | 7.6 (#12) | 7.1 (#17) |
| Alerting | It provides more than 100 predefined alert settings based on industry best practices. | Advisory Conditions support proactive alerts with prebuilt or custom conditions and notifications based on environment parameters. |
| Purpose | SQL Diagnostic Manager monitors SQL Server performance across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. | SQL Sentry monitors database performance for SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, with root cause analysis and visibility across the data estate. |
| Trial | The product offers a full-featured 14-day trial without requiring a credit card. | The maker offers a fully functional 14-day free trial; the trial page says no credit card is required. |
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IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager
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In their own words
IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager
IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager monitors Microsoft SQL Server performance across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. It analyzes waits, blocking chains, deadlocks, TempDB pressure, I/O latency, and fragmentation to support root-cause diagnosis. More than 100 predefined alert settings can trigger notifications, email, SQL scripts, or PowerShell scripts. Supported cloud environments include Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, and GCP. Monitored-instance status, health, and events can be sent to Microsoft System Center Operations Manager. Browser deployment provides an alternative to desktop consoles, while smartphones and tablets can show current and historical performance. Permissions can restrict users to selected instances, and collection-service connections can use SSL encryption. Deployment requirements list 64-bit Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions, with major browsers supported for clients. SQL Workload Analysis adds wait-state analysis, and SQL Query Tuner supports query optimization. It supports SQL Server 2016, 2017 CU4+, 2019, 2022, and 2025. Pricing starts at $648, with a full-featured 14-day trial and no credit card requirement.
SolarWinds SQL Sentry
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