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IDERA DB Optimizer vs SQL Sentry comparison

IDERA and SQL Sentry are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. IDERA is ranked #31, while SQL Sentry is ranked #11. IDERA holds a 0.6% mindshare in DDM, compared to SQL Sentry’s 5.8% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of SQL Sentry users are willing to recommend the solution.
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Categories and Ranking

IDERA DB Optimizer
Ranking in Database Development and Management
31st
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SQL Sentry
Ranking in Database Development and Management
11th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of IDERA DB Optimizer is 0.6%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SQL Sentry is 5.8%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Lets you know when your jobs are taking longer than average and allows you to go back in history and find out what was happening at certain times
To be able to go back in history and find out what was happening at certain times is the most valuable feature of the product. Another thing that's good about the product is that it will let you know when your jobs are taking longer than average so that you can foretell that there's going to be an issue coming up. Your SQL agent job is taking longer.
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
13%
Healthcare Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
 

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Overview

DB Optimizer helps database administrators to tune and profile SQL code across database platforms. Unlike its competition, it provides automated SQL tuning and performance optimization suggestions with color-coded index analysis, database profiling of wait-time analysis for a single stored routine or an entire data source, SQL stress load testing to simulate a production environment with parallel users and executions over a specific period of time or execution cycle, and review of SQL execution and performance costs using explain plans.

IDERA
SentryOne is the most capable, scalable platform for enterprise data performance management, from development through production. We empower Microsoft database professionals with the best solutions for developing, testing, documenting, and monitoring the Microsoft Data Platform.
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Sample Customers

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Coeo, Stack Overflow, GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, Hawaiian Airlines, Hennepin County Medical Center, Racing Victoria, Citrix, Insight, Shi, Woodforest National Bank, Telular
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