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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    dbForge SQL Tools

    Score6.6 out of 10
    N/AThe dbForge SQL Tools package comprises 15 functional add-ins for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and standalone tools. These add-ins integrate with this default IDE, enhancing the standard capabilities by adding new features and improving existing tools with additional options. dbForge SQL Tools cover a wide array of database-related tasks in SQL Server, particularly in the following areas: T-SQL…

    $429.95

    per year

    Redgate Monitor

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ARedgate’s SQL Monitor helps teams looking after SQL servers be more proactive. SQL Monitor enables monitoring environments custom to the user’s SQL server to recognize issues before they impact users. It supports monitoring on-premises and cloud-based servers from a single interface.

    $1,164

    per year per server

    Pricing
    dbForge SQL ToolsRedgate Monitor
    Editions & Modules
    Subscription Standart 1 year
    $429.95
    Subscription Professional 1 year
    $649.95
    Subscription Enterprise 1 year
    $699.95
    Perpetual Standard 1 year
    $849.95
    Subscription Standart 2 years
    $859.95
    Perpetual Standard 2 years
    $1,189.95
    Perpetual Professional 2 years
    $1,189.95
    Subscription Standart 3 years
    $1,289.95
    Perpetual Professional 1 year
    $1,299.95
    Subscription Professional 2 years
    $1,299.95
    Subscription Enterprise 2 years
    $1,399.95
    Perpetual Enterprise 1 year
    $1,399.95
    Perpetual Standart 3 years
    $1,449.95
    Subscription Professional 3 years
    $1,949.95
    Perpetual Enterprise 2 years
    $1,999.95
    Subscription Enterprise 3 years
    $2,099.95
    Perpetual Professional 3 years
    $2,209.95
    Perpetual Enterprise 3 years
    $2,519.95
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    dbForge SQL ToolsRedgate Monitor
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—All prices are per server and include one year’s support and upgrades.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
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    Score9.6 out of 10
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    Score5.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Foglight
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    dbForge SQL ToolsRedgate Monitor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    dbForge SQL ToolsRedgate Monitor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Devart
    dbForge SQL Complete is well suited for professionals that have to write code all day. In my role in the business intelligence department we are writing SQL pretty much all day. Having a tool that helps us do that faster, in a cleaner way is pretty awesome and something that pays for itself quickly.
    Incentivized
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    Redgate
    With mission-critical SQL Server instances at multiple physical locations and in the cloud, it's critical for us to know immediately when there are performance issues or outages. The Redgate SQL Monitor provides an intuitive dashboard that allows for detailed resource monitoring. Perhaps not as useful in a 100% managed SQL environment.
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    Pros
    Devart
    • SQL complete allows you to create custom snippets that allow you to store frequently ran queries in shortcuts. The code can be populated within seconds!
    • Another great benefit is custom aliases. If you frequently reference the same tables over and over again it gets tiresome to retype the aliases. Storing these can make your code more consistent and save time.
    • SQL complete will also highlight the metadata within your database. For example, if you start typing an insert statement you populate code for all the field names by pressing the tab. This is a real-time saver for wide tables!
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    Redgate
    • It is easy to use and provides very good reporting on the SQL servers being monitored. These reports are used in our monthly customer reports.
    • Redgate does a very good job at improving the product, fixing bugs and adding new features compared to other products I have researched.
    • The insights provided makes it an ideal tool for database administrators and software developers.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Devart
    • Sometimes it can be slow to retrieve the database metadata.
    • Updating the software with the activation/deactivation of licenses could be further streamlined.
    Incentivized
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    Redgate
    • Openness - They are too attached to their Intellectual Property to the detriment of usability, stability and reliability. So once its is installed and working leave it alone. Best run it on a VM as that can be restored quickly for when it breaks.
    • If they exposed an API/SDK that allowed you to leaver their products life would be far sweeter, it would feel less of a battle.
    • Add WebHooks to SQL Monitor to enhance integration to other subsystems.
    • Make it easy to install in default mode. So you are not forced to use TomCat Use as ASP.Core Selfl Hosting options.
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    Usability
    Devart
    No answers on this topic
    Redgate
    In general, the Redgate dashboard is one of the most thorough yet intuitive products I've had the pleasure of using. Compared to other vendors in different verticals, the Redgate dashboard's deployment, configuration, monitoring, and reporting is second to none
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Devart
    No answers on this topic
    Redgate
    Fast support responses from Redgate
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    Alternatives Considered
    Devart
    I am very satisfied after using this tool. It is a full-stack tool that includes rich features that can be customized set of functionality as per your need. by using this tool:-
    • Increased our productivity rate.
    • Provides speed up your development work so you can focus on other stuff.
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    Redgate
    I personally prefer SQL Sentry due to the flexibility in the custom metrics/monitoring but this is still a great product!!
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    Return on Investment
    Devart
    • Spending less time trying to figure out how tables are related thanks to the navigational help in dbForge SQL Complete, which means fixing issues takes less time.
    Incentivized
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    Redgate
    • Allows us to proactively fix issues before they happen
    • Allows us to quickly react to issues without having to wait for someone else to notice
    • Cuts down on the amount of time spent doing daily checks
    Incentivized
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    Redgate Monitor Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Redgate Monitor dashboard, monitoring an entire database estate from a single pane of glass.Screenshot of where Redgate Monitor automates time-consuming manual tasks, such as identifying long-running queries or tracking blocked processes. Built-in tips and guidance ensure users get the most out of the information provided.Screenshot of where users can manage an entire environment from a single pane of glass.Screenshot of the dashboard where instant problem diagnosis and customizable alerts appear.Screenshot of the evolution of Redgate Monitor.