Databases

Database monitoring is the process of tracking, analysing, and optimizing the performance and health of database systems. We provide reviews and comparisons of database monitoring tools, explore common challenges, and cover essential practices for optimizing database performance and health.

Best Database Performance Monitoring Tools: Top 5 Platforms Compared

DatabasesDec 17

Database issues cause application failures. A memory spike crashes your server. A slow query times out user requests. We analyzed six database monitoring platforms and benchmarked three of them extensively on MySQL and MongoDB by installing them from scratch, running identical workloads, and documenting every step of the setup and monitoring experience.

DatabasesNov 2

Top 5 Open Source Database Monitoring Tools in 2026

Commercial database monitoring tools often promise polished user interfaces and dedicated enterprise support. Open-source solutions are increasingly chosen for their transparency, cost-effectiveness, community-driven innovation, and flexibility. We’ve analyzed both approaches to understand the current landscape.