dbWatch
dbWatch: Centralized monitoring and database management for organizations with mixed estates. Ranked #35 of 38 in Database Monitoring by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for self-hosted mixed-estate monitoring.
At a glance
- Editor score5.3 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forSelf-hosted mixed-estate monitoring
- Free planNo
- Query profilingYes
- Founded2001 · Oslo, Norway
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Monitors seven database types from a centralized control center
- Combines query, execution-plan, blocking-session, and lock analysis
- Adds alerts, reporting, maintenance jobs, RBAC, and encrypted communications
Where it doesn't
- Contact-sales pricing makes direct budget comparison harder
- No free plan is available
- Its scope may exceed the needs of organizations running one database type
Our verdict on dbWatch
dbWatch Control Center is a database monitoring and management platform for database administrators and organizations operating multiple database instances. It centralizes monitoring for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Sybase ASE, and MongoDB. The platform supports on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and multi-site environments, with installation on 64-bit Windows or Linux servers. It is suited to teams that need one operational view across a mixed database estate rather than a narrowly focused monitor for a single system.
Its strongest fit comes from the depth of its database operations feature set. Real-time and historical performance monitoring is paired with SQL query investigation, query plan analysis, and blocking-session and lock analysis. Customizable dashboards, configurable alerts with email notifications, scheduled and automated reporting, and automated maintenance jobs extend the product beyond observation into recurring database management workflows. Role-based access control and encrypted communications also support controlled access across administrator teams. ServiceNow, SMTP, and Active Directory integrations help connect monitoring, notifications, and identity workflows to an existing environment.
Pricing is handled through sales contact rather than a published free or directly comparable entry plan, so dbWatch is better suited to organizations evaluating a broader operational platform than buyers seeking a simple self-serve purchase. The product’s centralized administration, seven-database coverage, and hybrid deployment model make it a strong candidate for self-hosted mixed-estate monitoring. Organizations with a single database type, a small monitoring requirement, or a preference for a free starting tier should consider a narrower or more self-service alternative instead.
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dbWatch fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Query profiling | Yes |
| Wait and lock analysis | Yes |
| Execution plans | Yes |
| Supported databases | Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Sybase ASE, MongoDB |
| Deployment model | Hybrid |
| Data retention | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: ServiceNow, SMTP, Active Directory |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | dbwatch.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
dbWatch integrations
dbWatch lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- ServiceNow
- SMTP
- Active Directory
Alternatives to dbWatch
- Percona Monitoring and ManagementA free, self-hosted choice for deep monitoring across databases, queries, and infrastructure.9.3
- Quest Foglight for DatabasesA centralized choice for monitoring and analyzing diverse database environments.9.2
- Redgate MonitorBroad database monitoring for teams managing mixed, multi-platform environments.9.1
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