MySQL vs Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring

MySQL plans

• Community EditionPriced on request
• Community Edition—
• Standard Edition—
• Standard EditionPriced on request
• Enterprise EditionPriced on request
• Enterprise Edition—

Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring plans

• PRTG Freeware EditionFree
• PRTG 500$200
• PRTG 1000$358
• PRTG 2500$742
• PRTG 5000$1,300
• PRTG 10000$1,642

Pick MySQL if…

It suits developers and organisations building relational SQL or NoSQL applications, including web, e-commerce, SaaS, and transaction-processing systems. Teams needing commercial security features or support can consider the paid editions.

Pick Paessler PRTG Database Monitoring if…

It suits teams monitoring databases across supported engines and cloud services, especially those needing custom SQL checks and configurable alerts. Backup completion monitoring requires query-level setup.