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# Compare SolarWinds SQL Sentry vs Healthchecks.io

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> Detailed comparison between SolarWinds SQL Sentry and Healthchecks.io. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SolarWinds SQL Sentry | Healthchecks.io |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 16 | 106 |
| **Starting Price** | US$1,500.00 | US$20.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Documentation |

## Best for

### SolarWinds SQL Sentry

Organizations that use SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform.

### Healthchecks.io

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## Key features

### SolarWinds SQL Sentry

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Dashboard
- Data Storage Management
- Event Logs
- Monitoring
- Multitenancy
- Performance Management
- Performance Metrics
- Performance Monitoring
- Prioritisation
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting/Analytics
- Scheduling
- Server Monitoring
- Virtual Machine Monitoring

### Healthchecks.io

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Event Logs
- Monitoring
- Performance Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- SSL Security
- Server Monitoring
- Status Tracking

## Links

- [View SolarWinds SQL Sentry Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/86868/sql-sentry)
- [View Healthchecks.io Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1028488/healthchecksio)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/86868/1028488/sql-sentry/vs/healthchecksio)

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