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9 February 2026

14 Reasons why Redgate Monitor is the best choice for your database monitoring needs in 2026

If you’re evaluating Redgate Monitor or considering a change from your current monitoring tool, Redgate is a strong choice, backed by a 4.5 out of 5 rating on G2. Here are 14 reasons to consider Redgate Monitor for your database monitoring needs.

1. Continuous Innovation
Redgate Monitor is continuously enhanced with new features and updates to keep your monitoring solution ahead of the curve. Eight dedicated in-house teams are focused on advancing Redgate Monitor, and our weekly release cadence ensures you always have access to the latest capabilities and improvements. Explore the evolution of Redgate Monitor over the past few years, along with what’s coming next on our roadmap.

“What makes Monitor a stand-out tool in the market? The investment that Redgate continues to make in it.”
Anthony Nocentino, Principal Field Solution Architect

2. Customer-Led Development
Redgate Monitor’s roadmap is shaped by real customer feedback. New features and improvements are guided directly by conversations with you and by suggestions submitted through our UserVoice forums. Tell us what you want next. 

3. Extensive Resources
Redgate provides comprehensive product documentation to help you navigate and use Redgate Monitor effectively. Our community hub gives you a place to connect with other users, discuss real-world challenges, and learn from tried-and-true solutions. We also offer our free Redgate University courses, ensuring you have the knowledge and tools to succeed in your role.

4. Built-in Security and Auditing
Redgate Monitor Enterprise includes built-in security and auditing features that give you instant visibility into permissions. Your configurations stay audit-ready and aligned with the latest compliance standards, all without adding extra admin to your day.

“One of my favorite features of Redgate Monitor is actually available in the Enterprise edition, which is the security monitoring aspect of the product.”
Denny Cherry, Principal Consultant

5. See Your Entire Estate Clearly in One View
Redgate Monitor brings your entire estate together through a single pane of glass. Whether your environment is on-premises, in the cloud, hybrid, spread across geographies, or running on multiple database platforms, it gives you one clear view to spot issues quickly, compare performance, and stay in control no matter where your data lives.

“Redgate Monitor gives a single pane view of both on-premises and the cloud, using one technology to be able to see my systems, and be able to react and adapt to any issues going on.”
Hamish Watson, DevOps Consultant and Managing Director

6. Stay Focused with Customizable Alerts
Stop drowning in alerts that only add noise to your day. Redgate Monitor gives you customizable alerting, so you can prioritize the most critical issues that truly matter and stay ahead of problems across your entire estate. With machine-learning-driven dynamic alerts, you can finally avoid those unnecessary 3 a.m. wake-ups and trust you’ll only be notified when it counts.

7. Easy-to-Use, Faster to Resolve
Redgate Monitor is designed to be simple and intuitive, so anyone across development, operations, or support can get value immediately. No steep learning curve, complex set-up, or lengthy onboarding required, just faster troubleshooting and time to resolution.

“You don’t need to spend hours or days to describe how to use this application.”
Sofia, DBA

8. Simplified Purchasing via Cloud Marketplace
Redgate Monitor is now available on both the Azure and AWS Marketplaces, making procurement faster, budget-friendly, and fully aligned with existing cloud consumption commitments.

9. Monitor AI Services
We’re investing in AI for Redgate Monitor, bringing clear, human-readable intelligence that helps you diagnose issues faster and stay ahead of performance problems before they affect the business. It’s smarter, faster, proactive monitoring designed for modern data estates.

10. 25 Years of Database Expertise 
With more than 25 years of experience, Redgate is trusted by 92% of Fortune 100 companies to optimize database performance and management. Our tools improve performance, streamline workflows, and support long-term success. Redgate Monitor delivers deep, actionable performance insights, making it the preferred choice for comprehensive database monitoring. And we continue to grow and evolve to meet changing customer requirements.

“Redgate’s always been the market leader in my eyes. But the fact that you’re still moving and realizing other opportunities, different platforms, different databases, and not just sticking with Windows. Really staying ahead of the curve.”
Ryan Hird, Technical Lead

11. Redgate Monitor SaaS (coming soon!)
We’re preparing to launch Redgate Monitor SaaS, a fully managed, cloud-hosted edition that removes infrastructure overhead while delivering the same trusted monitoring experience.

12. Premium Technical Support
Redgate offers comprehensive, geo-distributed technical support across six offices on three continents, ensuring you receive assistance whenever and wherever you need it.

“I can honestly say I have received the best customer-centric service from Redgate than any other place.”
Customer review

13. Proven Customer Satisfaction
All of these reasons make it easy to see why our customers love Redgate Monitor! With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 and 93% of customers willing to recommend it, you can be confident that Redgate Monitor delivers exceptional value. Here are some more customer stories that highlight the benefits it brings to their teams.

14. Seamless Integration Makes it Easy to Switch
Our experts provide detailed guidance and support throughout onboarding to ensure a smooth, successful implementation. We work with you to get up and running fast, so you can start experiencing the value of Redgate Monitor without delay.

Ready to discover the difference? Whether you’re a team currently evaluating Redgate Monitor or are in the market for a new solution, we invite you to explore our resources, start a free trial, or contact us for personalized assistance. We’re here to help you succeed with Redgate Monitor. 

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