MODWAI
MODWAI is a desktop application for monitoring, diagnosing and optimizing SQL on Oracle databases.
What MODWAI is
MODWAI is a desktop application for monitoring, diagnosing and optimizing SQL on Oracle databases. It supports Oracle Database 19c and later, including RAC clusters and Pluggable Databases, on macOS and Windows. More than 150 built-in queries cover sessions, locks, storage, memory and jobs, alongside query profiling, wait and lock analysis, session recording and execution plans. Session recording samples active sessions at intervals from 0.5 to 10 seconds and does not require Oracle Diagnostic Pack licensing. ASH and AWR analysis requires the appropriate license; Statspack is an alternative. Execution-plan analysis can identify common issues and suggest optimizations through MODWAI Proxy, supplied keys for several AI providers, or local Ollama. MODWAI says credentials use Fernet encryption and no telemetry is collected. Thin connections work without an Oracle Client, while Thick mode uses Oracle Instant Client. Results export to CSV, Excel or clipboard, and plans to PNG, JSON or PDF. A seven-day trial is offered.
Good
- Supports Oracle 19c+, RAC clusters and Pluggable Databases
- Over 150 monitoring queries included
- Session recording needs no Diagnostic Pack license
- Local Ollama analysis avoids cloud exposure
- Exports results and plans in multiple formats
Watch out
- ASH and AWR require the appropriate Oracle license
- Paid product with no free plan
- Seven-day trial only
Who it suits
MODWAI is intended for Oracle database professionals working on supported 19c-or-later systems. It suits users who need monitoring, diagnostics, SQL analysis and optional AI assistance on macOS or Windows.
Verdict
MODWAI combines Oracle monitoring, diagnostics, recording and execution-plan analysis in a desktop tool. Its licensing requirements and AI connection choices should be checked before adopting particular features.
Plans and prices
From MODWAI's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| MODWAI BASIC | — | Bring your own AI keys · Monitoring and diagnostics · 150+ pre-built queries · Session recording / ASH / AWR* · Monthly subscription |
| MODWAI ENTERPRISE | — | Everything in PRO · MODWAI Proxy AI: 250 requests/month · Custom AI model selection · SQL Script view & edit · Monthly subscription |
| MODWAI PRO | — | Everything in BASIC · MODWAI Proxy AI: 150 requests/month · Monthly subscription |
The facts
Each one read from MODWAI's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI analysis
- It offers execution-plan analysis with detection of common performance issues and optimization recommendations.checked 11 Oct 2026
- AI providers
- The site lists MODWAI Proxy, user-provided keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, and Gemini, and local Ollama as AI options.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Database connectivity
- MODWAI supports Thin mode without an Oracle Client and Thick mode using Oracle Instant Client for features such as TNS aliases.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Diagnostic licensing
- ASH and AWR analysis requires the appropriate Oracle Diagnostic Pack license; the site also describes Statspack analysis as an alternative.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Exports
- The product can export query results to CSV, Excel, or clipboard and execution plans to PNG, JSON, or PDF.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Local processing
- The site says Ollama-based AI analysis runs locally and avoids cloud data exposure for that analysis.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- The product includes more than 150 pre-built monitoring queries covering areas such as sessions, locks, storage, memory, and jobs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Oracle support
- It supports Oracle Database 19c and later, including RAC clusters and Pluggable Databases.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MODWAI is a desktop application for Oracle database monitoring, diagnostics, and SQL optimization.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The site says stored credentials use Fernet symmetric encryption and that MODWAI collects no telemetry.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Session recording
- Session recording samples active sessions at configurable intervals from 0.5 to 10 seconds and does not require Oracle Diagnostic Pack licensing.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The homepage advertises a free 7-day trial for macOS and Windows.checked 11 Oct 2026
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