Amazon RDS
7.1#3 in database performance monitoring softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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Quest Spotlight
5.6#18 in database performance monitoring softwareSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Amazon RDS | Quest Spotlight |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Aliso Viejo, California, United States |
Amazon RDS plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- AWS Free Tier for RDSFree
- On-demand—
- On-Demand Instances—
- Reserved Instance—
- Reserved Instances—
Quest Spotlight plans
- Spotlight on SQL Server EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Amazon RDS if…
Amazon RDS suits teams seeking managed relational databases across its supported engines, with backup, scaling, monitoring, and security controls. It also supports read-heavy workloads through read replicas.
Pick Quest Spotlight if…
Spotlight is aimed at database professionals managing SQL Server environments and working to improve application service quality. It suits teams that need centralized performance monitoring and diagnostic tools in a self-hosted setup.