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Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials vs SQL Sentry 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
SQL Sentry
Ranking in Database Development and Management
8th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
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 SQL Sentry is 5.4%, down from 6.6% 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.
SM
Oct 24, 2022
Lets you know when your jobs are taking longer than average and allows you to go back in history and find out what was happening at certain times
The major use case I have is that whenever there's any kind of complaint about the performance of the database, I can go in. I can go back to that time and see what was happening on the database at that time. I can see if we had a high CPU or high IO, or if the memory was too high. I can go back…

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."
"This solution has identified blocking, deadlock, memory pressure, and high CPU consumption issues."
"To be able to go back in history and find out what was happening at certain times is the most valuable feature of the product."
 

Cons

"The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources."
"I would like to see the bandwidth increase allowing me to easily analyze more data."
"If we can get details on wait types from system views, it will help identify a more detailed root cause."
"There could be some more metrics on the high availability to let us know when there are issues synchronizing between the hosts."
 

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's fairly expensive."
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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
16%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Insurance Company
7%
 

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What do you like most about SQL Sentry?
To be able to go back in history and find out what was happening at certain times is the most valuable feature of the product.
What needs improvement with SQL Sentry?
There could be some more metrics on the high availability to let us know when there are issues synchronizing between the hosts.
 

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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
Coeo, Stack Overflow, GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, Hawaiian Airlines, Hennepin County Medical Center, Racing Victoria, Citrix, Insight, Shi, Woodforest National Bank, Telular
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