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Toad Database Developer Tools

Score8.9 out of 10

128 Reviews and Ratings

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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

Key Features

Learn about the best (and worst!) features Toad Database Developer Tools has to offer, as determined by TrustRadius' reviewers.
Based on 128 ratings of Toad Database Developer Tools's features
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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: 8.2

  • Performance optimization tools

    Performance optimization tools measure and maintain overall responsiveness and efficiency of queries, database structures, etc.

    Category average: 8.1

Areas for Improvement

  • 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

Reviews

What users are saying about Toad Database Developer Tools.
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Toad Database Developer Tools does the job. Quickly too

Incentivized
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

Toad for Oracle is a great product

Incentivized
Christee Carter SelwayView 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

Ribbit All About It! My Review of Toad for Oracle.

Incentivized
Jatel DesaiView 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

Toad is not better than SQL Developer

Incentivized
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's Toad Review

Incentivized
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

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