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IDERA SQL Inventory Manager vs Spotlight comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 23, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

IDERA SQL Inventory Manager
Ranking in Database Development and Management
37th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Spotlight
Ranking in Database Development and Management
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of IDERA SQL Inventory Manager is 1.1%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Spotlight is 4.3%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Development and Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Spotlight4.3%
IDERA SQL Inventory Manager1.1%
Other94.6%
Database Development and Management
 

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Sr. Database Administrator at Comcast Business
Facilitating on-the-spot troubleshooting with detailed root cause analysis
Spotlight provides valuable features such as the ability to get alerted and drill down to a very granular level to find out where actual problems are coming from. The drill-down feature helps with isolation, root cause analysis, and determining next steps. It aids in preventing potential issues by allowing us to make correctable changes internally within SQL Server. When needed, it also helps address external influences affecting system design. Additionally, the historical data analysis is helpful for long-term capacity planning.
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Healthcare Company
13%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

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Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

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What needs improvement with Quest Spotlight?
One improvement could be the inclusion of suggestions for missing indexes or better analysis of how indexes are utilized and how execution plans are used, similar to what other products offer.
What is your primary use case for Quest Spotlight?
I primarily use Spotlight for on-the-spot troubleshooting and alerting to see if there are any issues. The drill-down features allow me to pinpoint problems, whether they are indexing, long-running...
What advice do you have for others considering Quest Spotlight?
I would rate Spotlight probably an nine out of ten. My advice would be to consider its cost-effectiveness and ease of use in smaller environments.
 

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