pganalyze vs. Solarwinds DPM (VividCortex)

Learn about pganalyze's VACUUM monitoring, log monitoring, replication monitoring, see how it differs from Solarwinds DPM (formerly VividCortex) and why pganalyze might be the better fit for you.

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pganalyze vs. Solarwinds DPM (VividCortex)
Top-Level Query Metrics
Unknown Query Limit

For All Queries (Unlimited)
Drill Into Per-Query Metrics
EXPLAIN PlansOnly based on pg_stat_activity (sampling)Log-based, captures all slow statements through log-based EXPLAIN or auto_explain
EXPLAIN Plans for long query texts
(only queries up to 4096 characters)

No limit on query text length
EXPLAIN Insights (“Why is this query slow?”)
Automatic EXPLAIN ANALYZE through auto_explain
Optionally available
Index Recommendations
With pganalyze Index Advisor
VACUUM Recommendations
With pganalyze VACUUM Advisor
Overall System Metrics
Integration with APM tools / Tracing
Through Query Tags

Through Query Tags
Integration with Third-Party Dashboards
Yes (through API)

Yes (through API)
Active Session History
Wait Event Monitoring
Schema Monitoring
Built-in

Built-in
VACUUM Monitoring
Built-in in-depth monitoring
Replication Monitoring
Built-in
Log Monitoring
Built-in
Pre-Configured Log Filters
100+ Log Events Detected Automatically
PII obfuscation
Yes (configurable)
Supported DatabasesSQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL and othersPostgreSQL
Deployment MethodCloud onlyCloud or On-Premise (behind firewall)

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