Heimdall Data
The Database Proxy for SQL Performance at Scale.
Overview
Heimdall Data offers a database proxy that intelligently manages SQL traffic to improve performance and reliability. It requires no application changes and provides features like automated query caching, which invalidates based on data changes, read/write splitting, and connection pooling. It supports a wide range of SQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server.
✨ Key Features
- Automated, policy-based SQL Caching
- Read/Write Splitting
- Connection Pooling and Multiplexing
- SQL Analytics and Performance Monitoring
- Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and more
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Advanced, automated query caching with invalidation
- Detailed SQL analytics
- Broad support for various SQL databases
Unique Value: Provides significant performance improvements for SQL databases through its intelligent, automated caching, which goes beyond simple connection pooling.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Dramatically reducing database load by caching repetitive queries
- Offloading read traffic to replicas automatically
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users looking for a simple, free connection pooler
- Non-SQL databases
🏆 Alternatives
Its key strength is the sophistication of its caching engine, which is more advanced than the caching features in many other proxies.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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