Toad Database Developer Tools

Score8.9 out of 10

128 Reviews and Ratings

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

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: 8.3
Performance optimization tools
Performance optimization tools measure and maintain overall responsiveness and efficiency of queries, database structures, etc.
Category average: 8.2

Change management
Automated scripts for implementing database changes
Category average: 7.8
Version control tools
Version control tools ensure code integrity is maintained in a team coding environment
Category average: 7.9
Test data generation
Generation of randomized or real-world test data
Category average: 6.8

#1 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

21.5%

263 installations of 1,223

#2 most frequent

Finance and Insurance

16.7%

204 installations of 1,223

#3 most frequent

Manufacturing

11.5%

141 installations of 1,223

Verified User

Manager in Information Technology (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The front end has most of the requisite bells and whisstles, but every so ofen a query of the raw data or even a tweak of the raw data is needed. For me, this is where Toad Database Developer Tools comes in. I can get any selection of data quickly and easily exported to Excel and go from there.

Pros

SQL Query
Easy output to varying formats

Cons

Tools could be simplified a bit - Too many options

Return on Investment

It is an invaluable tool for me. ROI was therefore instant.

Usability

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365 Copilot, Claris FileMaker, QuarkXPress

Christee Carter Selway View profile

Sr. Manager, Distributed Systems, Retail Engineering, and ITSM Dvmt. in Information Technology at Office Depot (10,001+ employees employees)

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

Jatel Desai View profile

Programmer Analyst in Information Technology at Department of Industrial Relations (501-1000 employees employees)

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

Maurice Samuels

DBA in Information Technology at Duquesne Light Company (1001-5000 employees employees)

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 Nair

Director in Research & Development at Tekvista, Inc (11-50 employees employees)

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

dbForge Studio for Oracle, edition

Toad Database Developer Tools

What is Toad Database Developer Tools?

Categories & Use Cases

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Database change management

Database status reporting

Performance optimization tools

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Change management

Version control tools

Test data generation

Most Frequent Users

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Finance and Insurance

Manufacturing

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