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Free, open-source SQL Server performance monitoring in two editions. Built for DBAs, consultants, and developers who want real insight without enterprise complexity.

**Supported:** SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2025 | Azure SQL Managed Instance | AWS RDS for SQL Server | Azure SQL Database (Lite only)
**Supported SQL Servers:** SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2025 | Azure SQL Managed Instance | AWS RDS for SQL Server | Azure SQL Database (Lite only)

**Dashboard/Lite requires:** Windows 10 or later, Windows Server 2016 or later

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**Best for:** Production 24/7 monitoring, long-term baselining, maximum data fidelity.

**Requirements:** sysadmin on target server (or equivalent on managed platforms), SQL Server Agent running.
**Requirements:** Windows 10+ / Server 2016+ (Dashboard), sysadmin on target server (or equivalent on managed platforms), SQL Server Agent running.

### Lite Edition (Desktop Application)

A single WPF desktop application that monitors SQL Server instances remotely. Queries DMVs directly over the network and stores data locally in DuckDB with automatic Parquet archival. Nothing is installed on the target server.

**Best for:** Quick triage, Azure SQL Database, locked-down servers, consultants, firefighting.

**Requirements:** `VIEW SERVER STATE` on target server (`VIEW DATABASE STATE` for Query Store).
**Requirements:** Windows 10+ / Server 2016+, `VIEW SERVER STATE` on target server (`VIEW DATABASE STATE` for Query Store).

### Comparison

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