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# Compare SolarWinds SQL Sentry vs Oh Dear

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> Detailed comparison between SolarWinds SQL Sentry and Oh Dear. 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 | Oh Dear |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 16 | 72 |
| **Starting Price** | US$1,500.00 | €15.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SolarWinds SQL Sentry

Organizations that use SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform.

### Oh Dear

Web developers, website owners, and marketing teams.

## Key features

### SolarWinds SQL Sentry

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Dashboard
- Data Visualisation
- Event Logs
- Monitoring
- Performance Management
- Performance Metrics
- Performance Monitoring
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Scheduling
- Server Monitoring
- User Management
- Virtual Machine Monitoring

### Oh Dear

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Escalation
- Alerts/Notifications
- Dashboard
- Data Visualisation
- Event Logs
- Monitoring
- Multi-Location Monitoring
- Performance Management
- Performance Metrics
- Performance Monitoring
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Server Monitoring
- User Management

## Links

- [View SolarWinds SQL Sentry Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/86868/sql-sentry)
- [View Oh Dear Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/190028/oh-dear)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/86868/190028/sql-sentry/vs/oh-dear)

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