MySQL
7.9#1 in database design toolsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitMySQL vs Quest Spotlight
Quest Spotlight
5.6#18 in database performance monitoring softwareSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MySQL | Quest Spotlight |
|---|---|---|
| Support | MySQL Enterprise technical support provides 24x7 direct access to MySQL support engineers. | Quest provides product support resources including knowledge articles, video tutorials, downloads, and technical documentation. |
MySQL plans
- Community EditionPriced on request
- Community Edition—
- Standard Edition—
- Standard EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise Edition—
Quest Spotlight plans
- Spotlight on SQL Server EnterprisePriced on request
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 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.