Altova DatabaseSpy Tool Review
Updated April 14, 2022
Altova DatabaseSpy Tool Review
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Altova DatabaseSpy
Altova DatabaseSpy is used in 2 ways. First, it is used to access Oracle and SQL Server Database for various ad-hoc queries, mostly developing and running ad-hoc SQL statements. Second, the graphical database design is used to view and edit database structures. The database queries are used for a wide range of reasons, from interrogating the database for specific data elements to reporting general or specific data points to [query] specific tables. The graphical DB design editor is used to view and edit the various database structures through one UI.
- SQL templates
- SQL query results window
- Design editor shows graphic representation of DB structures
- Good performance
- Improved SQL query debugging capabilities
- Ability to nest queries
- Does not integrate with other DB administration tools or query tools
- Smaller footprint
- Easy to learn and easy to master
- Can access multiple types of databases
- Enabled us to continue to provide excellent customer support with a smaller team
- Lower cost helped us balance our budget
- Reduced the need for spending extra funds on training
Both share several similar features and similar capabilities. They are also similar in terms of some of the functionality. Altova DatabaseSpy offers some additional benefits, such as [the] ability to access a wide range of databases.
Do you think Altova DatabaseSpy delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Altova DatabaseSpy's feature set?
Yes
Did Altova DatabaseSpy live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Altova DatabaseSpy go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Altova DatabaseSpy again?
Yes