#1 most frequent
United States of America
67.4%827 installations of 1,227
What is Toad Database Developer Tools?
Toad by Quest is a database management toolset that database developers, administrators and data analysts use to simplify workflows, create code free from defects, automate frequent or repetitive processes, and minimize risks. Editions include Toad for Oracle, which automates administration tasks and helps proactively manage databases while embracing performance optimization and risk mitigation. Similar editions exist for IBM DB2, SQL Server, SAP, or MySQL and Postgres environments (Toad Edge).
Categories & Use Cases
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Top Performing Features
Database change management
Automated scripts for implementing database changes
Category average: 8.7
Database status reporting
Detailed reports on database performance, configuration, security, vulnerabilities, etc.
Category average: 8.6
Performance optimization tools
Performance optimization tools measure and maintain overall responsiveness and efficiency of queries, database structures, etc.
Category average: 8.4
Areas for Improvement
Change management
Automated scripts for implementing database changes
Category average: 8.2
Version control tools
Version control tools ensure code integrity is maintained in a team coding environment
Category average: 8.1
Test data generation
Generation of randomized or real-world test data
Category average: 6.9
Who Buys & Uses Toad Database Developer Tools
#2 most frequent
Canada
5.8%71 installations of 1,227
#3 most frequent
India
3.5%43 installations of 1,227
Toad for Oracle is a great product
Pros
- Easy connections to databases
- Easy to use UI
- Robust Debug Tools
- Great Explain Plan breakdowns
- Excellent Customer Support and Training
Cons
- Too many versions and options
- Licensing too confusing across various versions and upgrades
Return on Investment
- Ease of testing
- Reduced test time
- Faster issue resolution time
Alternatives Considered
SQL Server Integration Services, Oracle SQL Developer and Azure SQL Database
Other Software Used
Amazon Web Services, Google Kubernetes Engine, Couchbase
Ribbit All About It! My Review of Toad for Oracle.
Pros
- Giving scripts for table modification commands.
- Easy access of different instances and schemas.
- Capabilities to monitor running packages.
Cons
- Speed as to which changes can be made.
- Efficiency of the tool.
- The user interface could be better.
Return on Investment
- It speeds up the time employees use.
- It helps make the project a collaborative experience for the whole team.
- The tool is slower than other similar software.
Alternatives Considered
Oracle SQL Developer
Other Software Used
Agora Digest, WAARSA Retail Sales Assistant, Canon imagePROGRAF
Toad is not better than SQL Developer
Pros
- Easy to install interface to Oracle RDBMS.
- Ability to export data to many different spreadsheet software formats.
- Converts common query language to standard ANSI SQL.
Cons
- Toad is high-cost.
- Not all tools are easy to navigate nor understand.
- Error handling isn't as accurate as it should be.
Return on Investment
- Demo version is free and can be used for an extended period.
- Full licensing is expensive and cost prohibitive.
- Matches SQL Developer on ease and toolsets.
- Support documentation is not as robust as SQL Developer.
Other Software Used
Oracle SQL Developer, Sequel Pro, Navicat Premium
Ram's Toad Review
Pros
- Database query execution
- Connection to various database
- Multiple DB connections
Cons
- DB query optimization
- DB query auto formation
- Improve explain plan
Return on Investment
- Excellent ROI. Small cost, a huge benefit.
- Quick learning to maximum productivity.
Alternatives Considered
Toad Decision Point
Other Software Used
Oracle Identity Management
Toad For Oracle - Way to Go
Pros
- SQL Formatting
- Running multiple SQLs as multithreading operation
- Data extract exports
Cons
- Better syntax error information
- Auto tracing options
Return on Investment
- It is really helpful for my DBA team.
Other Software Used
Oracle SQL Developer
