Grafana Cloud Application Observability
8.9#2 in log management softwareFrom $0.03 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGrafana Cloud Application Observability vs SolarWinds SQL Sentry
SolarWinds SQL Sentry
5.7#17 in database performance monitoring softwareWebSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Grafana Cloud Application Observability | SolarWinds SQL Sentry |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 1999 |
| Purpose | Grafana Cloud Application Observability provides out-of-the-box application monitoring and uses OpenTelemetry and Prometheus data to support root-cause analysis. | SQL Sentry monitors database performance for SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, with root cause analysis and visibility across the data estate. |
Grafana Cloud Application Observability plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$0.03 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
SolarWinds SQL Sentry plans
- SQL SentryPriced on request
Pick Grafana Cloud Application Observability if…
It suits software engineers who need to detect anomalies, investigate causes, and address application problems. Teams using OpenTelemetry or Prometheus can use its listed compatibility and Alloy pipelines.
Pick SolarWinds SQL Sentry if…
It suits database and IT teams managing SQL Server or Azure SQL environments that need query, deadlock, alerting, and capacity analysis.