MySQL
7.9#1 in database design toolsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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SolarWinds Database Observability
6.4#12 in database monitoringFrom $142 a monthWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MySQL | SolarWinds Database Observability |
|---|---|---|
| Support | MySQL Enterprise technical support provides 24x7 direct access to MySQL support engineers. | SolarWinds lists technical support, documentation, training, and a user community with over 200,000 registered members. |
MySQL plans
- Community EditionPriced on request
- Community Edition—
- Standard Edition—
- Standard EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise Edition—
SolarWinds Database Observability plans
- Database Observability$142 a month
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 SolarWinds Database Observability if…
The product suits database administrators and teams overseeing critical databases across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. It is useful where query, wait, lock, and execution-plan analysis are needed.