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$399 per server per year
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What is Monyog

Monyog is a database monitoring tool focused on MySQL and compatible variants, providing performance and availability monitoring for database servers. It is used by DBAs and operations teams to track key metrics, identify slow queries, and troubleshoot bottlenecks. The product emphasizes agentless monitoring via standard database connections and includes dashboards, alerts, and query analysis features.

pros

MySQL-focused monitoring depth

Monyog concentrates on MySQL operational and performance telemetry, including server health indicators and query-level visibility. It supports workflows such as diagnosing slow queries and correlating query behavior with resource usage. For teams primarily responsible for MySQL, the feature set aligns closely with common DBA troubleshooting tasks.

Agentless deployment option

Monyog can monitor databases without requiring a host agent, using database credentials and network connectivity. This can reduce deployment friction in environments where installing agents is restricted. It also simplifies monitoring of multiple database instances from a centralized console.

Alerting and historical trending

The product provides alerting on database conditions and supports historical views for capacity and performance trending. This helps teams distinguish transient spikes from persistent regressions. It also supports routine operational reporting for database stability and utilization.

cons

Narrower scope than full-stack

Monyog is primarily a database monitoring product rather than an end-to-end observability platform. Organizations that need unified application, infrastructure, and distributed tracing in one system may require additional tools. This can increase operational overhead when correlating database issues with upstream services.

Primarily MySQL-centric coverage

The product’s strongest coverage is for MySQL and closely related engines, which can limit fit for heterogeneous database estates. Teams running multiple database types may need separate monitoring solutions for consistent visibility. This can complicate standardization of dashboards and alert policies.

Legacy product lifecycle uncertainty

Monyog has historically changed hands and branding within the database tooling market, which can create uncertainty about long-term roadmap and support continuity. Buyers may need to validate current ownership, support channels, and release cadence during procurement. This is especially important for regulated environments that require clear vendor commitments.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Single-server (1-50 servers) $399 per server / year Agentless monitoring; 600+ monitors & advisors; real-time monitoring and query analysis. Sold per MySQL server; multi-year discounts available via contact.
51+ servers Quote required Discounted volume pricing; contact sales for pricing and multi-year options.
Unlimited License Custom pricing (contact sales) Unlimited licensed copies and unlimited MySQL servers within a single organization; must contact sales for purchase/quote.

Seller details

Webyog (brand historically associated with Monyog; current owner uncertain)

Tools by Webyog (brand historically associated with Monyog; current owner uncertain)

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