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Compare Database Observability and Foglight for Databases 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,399.00 Per Year
No pricing available
Database Observability
Star Rating
(199)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,399.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansFoglight for Databases
Star Rating
(47)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Foglight for DatabasesSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Foglight for Databases" excels in "Performance Analysis" with a score of 9.3, while "Database Observability" follows closely with a score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that Foglight's detailed performance metrics help in identifying bottlenecks effectively.
- Reviewers mention that "Database Observability" shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.8 compared to Foglight's 7.8. Users on G2 appreciate the intuitive interface of Database Observability, making it easier for teams to adopt quickly.
- G2 users highlight that "Foglight for Databases" has robust "Monitoring" capabilities with a score of 9.0, but "Database Observability" outperforms it slightly with a score of 9.5. Users say that the real-time monitoring features in Database Observability provide more immediate insights into database health.
- Users report that "Database Observability" offers superior "Documentation Management" and "Data Visualization" features, scoring 8.8 and 8.9 respectively, while Foglight's scores are lower. Reviewers mention that the visual dashboards in Database Observability are more user-friendly and customizable.
- Reviewers mention that "Foglight for Databases" has a strong "Quality of Support" rating at 8.5, but "Database Observability" is slightly better at 8.6. Users say that the support team for Database Observability is more responsive and helpful in resolving issues.
- Users on G2 report that "Database Observability" has a more favorable "Product Direction" score of 9.1 compared to Foglight's 8.0. Reviewers mention that the frequent updates and feature enhancements in Database Observability align better with user needs and industry trends.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Database Observability
Flexible Database Performance Analyzer for virtualized environments or SQL Sentry license per instance
$1,399.00
Per Year
1-50 instances
Volume based discounting available
- One year subscription price, also includes maintenance and support.
Foglight for Databases
No pricing availableFree Trial
Database Observability
Free Trial is available
Foglight for Databases
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
180
8.3
41
Ease of Use
8.8
181
7.8
41
Ease of Setup
8.8
123
7.5
26
Ease of Admin
8.9
124
7.7
25
Quality of Support
8.6
169
8.5
38
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
122
8.5
24
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
176
8.0
40
Features by Category
Functionality
9.5
67
9.0
5
9.0
67
9.0
5
9.1
67
9.0
5
9.0
67
8.7
5
8.9
67
8.7
5
8.8
67
9.0
5
Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud environment support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
Maintenance
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
Security
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Database Observability and Foglight for Databases are categorized as Database Monitoring
Unique Categories
Database Observability is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS), Data Warehouse Automation, and Other Analytics
Foglight for Databases is categorized as Server Monitoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Database Observability
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Foglight for Databases
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
19.6%
Computer Software
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Financial Services
4.1%
Retail
3.6%
Other
62.4%
Information Technology and Services
34.1%
Financial Services
9.1%
Computer & Network Security
6.8%
Retail
4.5%
Online Media
4.5%
Other
40.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Database Observability
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aadil Ali S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I am very good at monitoring SQL Server. I can improve the efficiency of my database by keeping track of my progress in real time. For me it was how simple it was to replace the panels and use overall. Finding and fixing speed issues is made much easier...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Retail
the best tool used so far. This was my first time using a DPA so hard to say if it was missing something.
Foglight for Databases
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Maynard C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
In terms of health check in realtime basis and database diagnosting capabilities on a database level like blockings, deadlocks and other database related issue.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It mostly took output from scripts, logs, etc and graphed them. We spent several months and 3rd-party consultants to integrate it with our monitoring system, but never would work.
Aadil Ali S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I am very good at monitoring SQL Server. I can improve the efficiency of my database by keeping track of my progress in real time. For me it was how simple it was to replace the panels and use overall. Finding and fixing speed issues is made much easier...
Maynard C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
In terms of health check in realtime basis and database diagnosting capabilities on a database level like blockings, deadlocks and other database related issue.
Verified User in Retail
the best tool used so far. This was my first time using a DPA so hard to say if it was missing something.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It mostly took output from scripts, logs, etc and graphed them. We spent several months and 3rd-party consultants to integrate it with our monitoring system, but never would work.
Discussions
What is the impact of running DPA on my production instances?
2 comments
Official Response from Database Observability
Less than 1%. We are agentless and only monitor active sessions allowing us to keep our overhead on monitored database instances extremely low.Read more
How do I access DPA? Do I have to install anything on my PC to view the interface?
2 comments
Official Response from Database Observability
Download and install your free trial using our Getting Started Guide, which is located in the Success Center.Read more
Is it recommended to have a DPA server located at each site you are monitoring?
2 comments
RK
Yes, very much recommended to have your DPA server close to the DB instances being monitored.Read more
Anyone did integration of foglight with ServiceNow ?
1 comment
JH
I work for Quest and wanted to let you know that there are two options for integrating with ServiceNow. Starting with Foglight version 5.9.3, Foglight has...Read more
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