MySQLTuner Alternative

Engineers and DBAs often compare tools like Releem and MySQLTuner/tuning-primer.sh when tuning MySQL performance. Both provide useful insights, but Releem delivers a more efficient and automated approach.


MySQLTuner and tuning-primer.sh help you review MySQL variables, inspect status, and adjust configuration manually. Releem includes all of this and adds continuous workload analysis, configuration tuning, query insights, and a unified dashboard. We also recommend checking out the article MySQLTuner for Windows.


Here’s a quick comparison to help you choose the right tool for your workflow:

Feature
Releem
MySQLTuner
Pricing
Paid (SAAS platform)
Free (open-source script)
Deployment Model
Cloud-based platform with a lightweight agent 
On-prem script (runs locally on server)
Source code
Closed source
Open source
One-step Installation
Rule-based Configuration Recommendations
Workload-based Configuration Recommendations
Intuitive Dashboard
Safe Automated Configuration Application
Deadlock Monitoring & Analysis