dbWatch
Oslo, Norway
What it is
dbWatch Control Center gives database teams one interface for monitoring, managing, reporting on, and maintaining database environments. It includes more than 100 monitoring jobs and provides real-time and historical performance information. Teams can automate maintenance routines and schedule customizable reports. Analysis tools include query profiling, wait and lock analysis, and execution plans. The listed database systems are Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Sybase ASE, and MongoDB. Integrations include SMTP and ServiceNow alerts, webhooks, scripts, and CSV, JSON, and XML exports. dbWatch describes two-factor authentication, encrypted communications, and DBA controls. Supported environments include on-premises, off-premises, AWS RDS, Azure, and other clouds. Windows or Linux 64-bit servers host the product, with Windows clients for the graphical interface. The company says its processes are managed in Norway and aligned with GDPR and European privacy standards. dbWatch is a paid subscription with pricing on request and offers a free trial but no free plan. Licenses are per instance; a two-node failover cluster requires two licenses.
For and against
For
- Supports seven listed database engines
- Includes over 100 monitoring jobs
- Provides query and lock analysis
- Offers scheduled customizable reports
- Supports AWS RDS, Azure, and other clouds
Against
- No free plan is available
- Subscription pricing requires a quote
- Windows clients are required for the graphical interface
- Failover clusters need separate licenses
The verdict
dbWatch centralizes monitoring and maintenance across a broad set of database systems, with analysis and automation for ongoing operations. Buyers should account for quoted subscription pricing and per-instance licensing.
Who it suits
dbWatch suits database teams managing multiple supported engines across small businesses, enterprises, or database farms. It fits hybrid environments needing monitoring, analysis, automation, and reporting.
Plans and prices
dbWatch Control Center
Per-instance licenses · Quote required
Read 8 Oct 2026 · dbwatch.com
On the record
- Audience
- The maker describes dbWatch as a solution for database teams managing environments ranging from small businesses to large enterprises and database farms.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Automation
- It supports automated maintenance routines and scheduled, customizable reports.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Cloud and on-premises
- The pricing page says supported environments include on-premises, off-premises, AWS RDS, Azure, and other clouds.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Database support
- The pricing page lists Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Sybase ASE, and MongoDB instances for licensing.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The company says the software does not report home and that it retains only the license number and invoicing contact information.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The pricing page lists Windows or Linux 64-bit servers and Windows clients for the graphical interface.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker describes SMTP and ServiceNow alert integrations, webhooks, scripts, and CSV, JSON, and XML data exports.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Licensing limit
- A two-node failover cluster requires two licenses, one for the active node and one for the standby node.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- The product includes over 100 monitoring jobs and provides real-time and historical performance information.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says development, support, and compliance processes are managed in Norway, aligned with GDPR and European privacy standards.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- dbWatch Control Center monitors, manages, reports on, and maintains database environments from one interface.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says the product includes two-factor authentication, encrypted communications, and strict DBA controls.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Professional Support includes email ticketing, a stated response time within three days, premium LMS access, and an annual customer care session.dbwatch.com · read 8 Oct 2026
