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# Compare SolarWinds SQL Sentry vs Datadog

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> Detailed comparison between SolarWinds SQL Sentry and Datadog. 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 | Datadog |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 16 | 357 |
| **Starting Price** | US$1,500.00 | US$15.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SolarWinds SQL Sentry

Organizations that use SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform.

### Datadog

Datadog is a unified observability and security platform that provides IT, DevOps, and security teams with real-time monitoring, application performance insights, log management, and threat detection.

## Key features

### SolarWinds SQL Sentry

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Escalation
- Application-Level Analysis
- Dashboard
- Data Storage Management
- Event Logs
- Monitoring
- Performance Management
- Performance Metrics
- Predictive Analytics
- Prioritisation
- Query Analysis
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Server Monitoring
- Virtual Machine Monitoring
- Visual Analytics
- Workflow Management

### Datadog

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Escalation
- Application-Level Analysis
- Dashboard
- Data Storage Management
- Event Logs
- Monitoring
- Performance Management
- Performance Metrics
- Predictive Analytics
- Prioritisation
- Query Analysis
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Server Monitoring
- Virtual Machine Monitoring
- Visual Analytics
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View SolarWinds SQL Sentry Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/86868/sql-sentry)
- [View Datadog Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/135453/datadog-cloud-monitoring)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/86868/135453/sql-sentry/vs/datadog-cloud-monitoring)

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