Enterprise SQL Server monitoring. Without the enterprise price tag.
Complete observability for SQL Server and Azure SQL DB.
from £35 per server, cheaper as you scale.
Trusted by leading brands, including:
For
Service Providers
- ✓ Dedicated Infrastructure *
- ✓ Multiple Workspaces
- ✓ Unlimited users
- ✓ Up to 90-day retention
- ✓ 30-day money-back
- ✓ Soft limits
- ✓ Cancel Anytime
- ✓ Single sign-on (SSO)
- ✓ Support via email
- ✓ Access for Clients
* min 50 SQL Instances to qualify for dedicated infrastructure
For
Businesses
- ✓ Shared Infrastructure
- ✓ Single workspace
- ✓ Unlimited users
- ✓ 30-day retention
- ✓ 30-day money-back
- ✓ Soft limits
- ✓ Cancel Anytime
- ✓ Single sign-on (SSO)
- ✓ Support via email
from £35 per server / month, cheaper as you scale
Check pricing page for a personalised quote.
For custom requirements -Why SQLWATCH Cloud
Purpose built to solve real-world challenges. SQLWATCH is a cloud-based, SQL Server observability platform built by DBAs for DBAs with affordable scalability in mind. Our solution gives DBAs, DevOps, SREs and Engineering teams eyes on performance, security, and configuration to troubleshoot issues faster and easier.
Stop switching between tools
Monitor everything in one place - queries, blocking chains, wait stats, performance counters, agent jobs, and error logs.
Know before your users do
Real-time dashboards with immediate alerts. Catch blocking, slow queries, and failed jobs as they happen.
Cut your firefighting time
Drill down from high-level dashboards to detailed diagnostics. Identify root causes and fix issues faster.
Stay Compliant
Automated health checks and expert recommendations. Track configuration changes for compliance and governance.
Monitoring that fits you
Every team monitors differently. Build dashboards that reflect how your business actually works, with drag-and-drop simplicity and custom queries.
Easy Integration
Seamless integration with Slack, Teams, and other tools. Get alerts where your team already works.
SQLWATCH vs. The Rest
Enterprise monitoring doesn't have to mean enterprise pain.
Here's what sets us apart.
Others
SQLWATCH
Lock-in
Flexibility
Rigid annual contracts with no way out.
Cancel-anytime terms - even on annual prepay.
Complexity
Simplicity
Days of setup and expensive services.
Up and running in minutes.
Resource-hungry
Lightweight
Heavy agents that impact the servers they're meant to protect.
Minimal CPU overhead by design. Monitoring that stays out of your way.
Surprise Bills
Predictability
Quietly raise prices and stack per-server fees that compound fast.
Locked-in price, straightforward billing - no nickel-and-diming, no surprises.
Overhead
Value
3–4× more expensive for the same coverage.
From £35/server/month, cheaper as you scale.
What Our Customers Say
Hear from DBAs and IT professionals who trust SQLWATCH for their SQL Server monitoring needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about SQLWATCH Cloud monitoring, pricing, and features.
Who are you?
We are a UK business located in the beautiful City of York, specialising in SQL Server and Azure. We help companies run their SQL Server platforms, and we'd like to think we know a thing or two about SQL Server. We have been in the SQL Server business for over 20 years.
Is SQLWATCH Cloud the same as the Open Source project?
No - they are completely different products. SQLWATCH started as an open-source SQL Server monitoring project in 2018. In 2020, that experience inspired us to build SQLWATCH Cloud: a completely new product, designed from the ground up for multi-tenant cloud monitoring to be more efficient, faster, and flexible. They share a name and a philosophy, not a codebase. SQLWATCH Cloud is developed and operated by SQLWATCH Ltd. All you need is a PowerShell module to collect data from your servers - no DIY, no heavy setup. The overhead has been reduced to almost zero compared to the open-source version. The open-source project lives separately at https://marcingminski.github.io/sqlwatch and is community-led; we do not provide support for it.
What if I don't like it?
We would like to work with you to ensure you get what you need. However, we understand you may not like the product. In that case, you can cancel anytime, and we will delete your entire workspace from the production system and any backups.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. However, like most SaaS platforms, this service too has its limits. Based on our experience, we expect a single instance will require approximately 1GB of space for monthly data monitoring. We may discuss different options with you if you have an instance requiring considerably more data (for example, if you have thousands of databases and thousands of data files), or if we want to run higher frequency or more metrics.
Can I do a trial / evaluation / proof of concept?
We have designed our Starter pricing tier to enable companies to perform a risk-free evaluation. You can start monitoring in minutes and if SQLWATCH doesn't deliver value in 30 days, we'll refund every penny. In any case, please contact us to discuss your specific needs
Can I switch between tiers?
Absolutely. Upgrade or downgrade anytime. Changes take effect at your next billing cycle. No penalties, no hassle.
Where is my data hosted?
Your SQLWATCH workspace and all monitoring data are physically hosted in your country. We use regional data centers to ensure your data never crosses borders, maintaining full compliance with GDPR, data sovereignty laws, and local regulations.
Do you offer annual contracts?
Yes! But if circumstances genuinely change, contact us and we'll work with you. If you need maximum flexibility or are still evaluating your long-term monitoring strategy, then our monthly plan is a great place to start. Both options offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee for peace of mind, and to give you adequate time to test the solution.
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