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Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials vs SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essent...
Ranking in Database Development and Management
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SolarWinds Database Perform...
Ranking in Database Development and Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
12
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 Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials is 4.8%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer is 8.7%, up from 8.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Development and Management
 

Featured Reviews

CS
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.
Fausto Espinosa - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 6, 2022
Powerful monitoring solution with good technical support
We use SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer as a monitoring service for customers, particularly in the banking industry. The solution is part of the service we provide for our customers What I like most about SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer is that it's a powerful solution that lets…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is easy to track the reports, this is what is most valuable for me."
"The most valuable feature is SQL Search."
"What I like most about SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer is that it's a powerful solution that lets me advise customers about performance, and it also gives a lot of supporting information."
"SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer helped us locate the performance issues quickly."
"SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer's most valuable features include the notification of consuming the SQL queries, collecting data, and notifying about managing space and tables."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer can help us identify issues we cannot see manually."
"In IT, problems often occur in areas such as applications, web interfaces, or databases. The tool allows users to easily determine the root cause of these issues, whether they stem from the network layer, database layer, or elsewhere."
"Monitoring is most valuable, and being able to know that there is an issue or problem and I need to go look is also valuable. So, monitoring and learning are the most important features."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the support for older databases and the ability to manage them in a centralized dashboard."
 

Cons

"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."
"One area where the tool could improve is by adding support for additional databases. For instance, supporting newer databases like Couchbase or MongoDB would be beneficial."
"The areas where it currently lags are in reporting and dashboarding. The reports and dashboards are somewhat static, and we cannot create custom dashboards for specific customer needs."
"Technical support for this solution needs to be improved."
"SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer should include more details on how everything works."
"SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer should be easy to implement and it should have more facilities to make it better."
"The solution should add little details on the server so that an independent team could easily do the implementation."
"There is room for improvement with the pricing of the platform."
"It is capable, but I don't believe it has the right value matrix. It also depends on the budget of the company."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is about $3,500 USD per individual to buy, and then it's about 20% per year for renewal."
"Our fees are paid on an annual basis."
"It could be less expensive."
"There are no extra costs for maintenance or using the solution's support."
"SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer is a little bit expensive."
"The pricing is fairly reasonable, and it becomes more cost-effective with larger volumes of instances."
"I don't remember the exact licensing cost for SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer, but it's within the range of $2,000 to $3,000 a year."
"The pricing of the solution is average."
"Customers need to pay for the subscription-based license annually."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Computer Software Company
19%
Insurance Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

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What do you like most about SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer?
In IT, problems often occur in areas such as applications, web interfaces, or databases. The tool allows users to easily determine the root cause of these issues, whether they stem from the network...
What needs improvement with SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer?
One area where the tool could improve is by adding support for additional databases. For instance, supporting newer databases like Couchbase or MongoDB would be beneficial.
What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer?
We use SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer for performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting performance issues. It's mainly related to performance and the database community. Database a...
 

Also Known As

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Confio, SolarWinds DPA, Ignite8
 

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Sample Customers

Thinger.fi, Churchill College Univeristy of Cambridge, Margin Business Solutions Ltd., 4Penny.net, Sportinginsider.net, Lockheed Martin, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, Nmbrs
GSI Commerce, Liquid Digital Media, ProLogis, Indiana University
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