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Nutanix Database Service vs Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Nutanix Database Service
Ranking in Database Development and Management
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essent...
Ranking in Database Development and Management
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Nutanix Database Service is 2.4%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials is 5.9%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Development and Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Nutanix Database Service2.4%
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials5.9%
Other91.7%
Database Development and Management
 

Featured Reviews

Sanjay Pandhare - PeerSpot reviewer
Has improved daily operations through automation and simplified setup
Clients use Nutanix Database Service for various reasons The best features of Nutanix Database Service are great. Nutanix Database Service can be improved by implementing more AI capabilities. I have worked with Nutanix Database Service for the last few years. I rate technical support from…
CS
SQL Search and change automation functionality help us manage our code repository and databases
The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources. It takes a lot of memory and a lot of processing power to run, and that tends to slow things down a bit. Making it a little more lightweight while still doing the same thing, as much as possible, is what we would like to see in the future. I've noticed that Microsoft SSMS runs much quicker without RedGate installed than it does with it installed. From bootup of the app to opening query windows and connections, SSMS is quicker without Redgate than with, by a significant margin. The other area for improvement is regarding licensing. Every month or two my SSMS loses it's redgate license key and I need to re-enter the key to continue using Red Gate, even though the license is annual.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"There are a lot of options for working with the database."
"This is a very useful solution for database management."
"Nutanix Database Service is a scalable solution."
"It is also a single platform, all in one place, and that is a reason we went for this solution. Earlier, we had multiple platforms, the database and the OS, but this is a single platform that helps us with what we are doing."
"I wanted a tool that offers enough monitoring for everything related to load balancing in my databases."
"The most valuable feature is its robust infrastructure management tools."
"We use the solution to save costs and simplify operations."
"The benefit I see from the product in terms of its solution is that flexibility regarding where the workload runs is probably the biggest advantage with Nutanix Database Service."
"The most valuable feature is SQL Search."
"It is easy to track the reports, this is what is most valuable for me."
 

Cons

"Nutanix Database Service can be improved by enhancing logging; when we're trying to look for errors, one of the hiccups we always run into is that it's very hard to pinpoint and look through the logs."
"The graphical user interfaces could be much more user-friendly. They are already user-friendly, but they could be simpler so that we do not need L3 staff to handle them. If they were simpler, we could also have some command center or L1/L1.5 associates do some housekeeping activities on it."
"The solution should provide more integration with more databases."
"Era should be compatible with various environments, such as VMware and Red Hat, to be hypervisor agnostic."
"We faced some performance issues with Nutanix."
"The downside of this solution is that it's more expensive than its competitors."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing structure."
"Nutanix Database Service could be improved by making it just a little bit less complex regarding the interface. That said, it's definitely in the right direction."
"The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources."
"I would like to see the bandwidth increase allowing me to easily analyze more data."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing wasn't a surprise. It was what we were expecting it to be."
"The licensed-based pricing is confusing and too high."
"I wasn't involved much with the pricing and setup costs and licenses. The pricing was as expected."
"It is amazing. The pricing compared to the time saved is nothing. It's worth the cost."
"The pricing is competitive."
"Licensing costs will be the main scalability problem."
"Era is quite expensive. The thing that will be a showstopper for them in the long run is if you look at it from a technical perspective on what it provides and weigh it up against consolidation of multiple other software suites."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"Our fees are paid on an annual basis."
"The cost is about $3,500 USD per individual to buy, and then it's about 20% per year for renewal."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Transportation Company
6%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise11
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Nutanix Database Service?
The most valuable feature is its robust infrastructure management tools.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix Database Service?
It is amazing. The pricing compared to the time saved is nothing. It's worth the cost.
What needs improvement with Nutanix Database Service?
Nutanix Database Service can be improved by implementing more AI capabilities.
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