Quest Spotlight vs Redgate SQL Toolbelt comparison

Quest Software and Redgate are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. Quest Software is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.0, while Redgate is ranked #9. Quest Software holds a 7.7% mindshare in DDM, compared to Redgate’s 4.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Quest Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Redgate users who would recommend it.

Quest Spotlight

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100% willing to recommend

Redgate SQL Toolbelt

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100% willing to recommend

Quest Spotlight

Redgate SQL Toolbelt

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Quest Spotlight and Redgate SQL Toolbelt based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Database Development and Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Quest Spotlight vs. Redgate SQL Toolbelt Report (Updated: October 2024).

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Quest Spotlight vs. Redgate SQL Toolbelt

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Categories and Ranking

Quest Spotlight

Ranking in Database Development and Management

6th

Average Rating

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Redgate SQL Toolbelt

Ranking in Database Development and Management

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Quest Spotlight is 7.7%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Redgate SQL Toolbelt is 4.8%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database Development and Management

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Seha R

Group Product Manager at Uop Ipl

Apr 6, 2023

Good tool for the design and development of public APIs

We use the tool for the design and development of public APIs. It is used in the first cycle of our API development. The product helps us to create APIs in the format that we are looking for and use those specifications in our API documentation. We have experienced easiness in API designing. The…

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ChristopherSmith1

Director, Enterprise Data Management at Glatfelter Insurance Group

Nov 24, 2020

SQL Search and change automation functionality help us manage our code repository and databases

The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources. It takes a lot of memory and a lot of processing power to run, and that tends to slow things down a bit. Making it a little more lightweight while still doing the same thing, as much as possible, is what we would like to see in the future. I've noticed that Microsoft SSMS runs much quicker without RedGate installed than it does with it installed. From bootup of the app to opening query windows and connections, SSMS is quicker without Redgate than with, by a significant margin. The other area for improvement is regarding licensing. Every month or two my SSMS loses it's redgate license key and I need to re-enter the key to continue using Red Gate, even though the license is annual.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The tool is a SaaS product where I just need to type a URL and start with the design process. I can integrate all elements of source control like GitHub, GitLab, etc. The tool also supports authentication-related provisions like SSH."

"I consider the solution very scalable."

"Its dashboards are most valuable. The drill-down of the dashboards is useful."

"It is easy to track the reports, this is what is most valuable for me."

"The most valuable feature is SQL Search."

Cons

"The software does not support webhooks. It doesn't support advanced versions of APIs. The tool also doesn't support advanced versions of specifications. The change that we do in one part of the model is not reflected throughout the specification. There are also some mutations in the clones. I am not able to do a local source control with the product as well."

"Some customizations of the dashboard, such as having backup reports, would be useful."

"There's no reporting with this tool, and there really should be. They should add that into future releases."

"I would like to see the bandwidth increase allowing me to easily analyze more data."

"The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cloud-based. It is priced well."

"Its cost was somewhere in the middle."

"Our fees are paid on an annual basis."

"The cost is about $3,500 USD per individual to buy, and then it's about 20% per year for renewal."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

10%

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

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Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Quest Spotlight?

The tool is a SaaS product where I just need to type a URL and start with the design process. I can integrate all elements of source control like GitHub, GitLab, etc. The tool also supports authent...

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What needs improvement with Quest Spotlight?

The software does not support webhooks. It doesn't support advanced versions of APIs. The tool also doesn't support advanced versions of specifications. The change that we do in one part of the mod...

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Overview

Quest Spotlight ensures peak performance around the clock with unmatched monitoring, diagnosis and optimization of SQL Server environments. Spotlight provides access to the details you need for optimal fitness of your SQL Server databases. Get overviews of health and performance, automated alerts and actions, and mobile device support.

Redgate's SQL Toolbelt contains the industry-standard products for SQL Server development, deployment, backup, and monitoring. Together, they make you productive, your team agile, and your data safe.

Thousands of SQL Server professionals rely on the SQL Toolbelt every day, because it’s reliable, easy to use, and plugs in to the tools they already use for application development.

Sample Customers

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