Comparing SQL Dev to Toad and SQL Nav | TrustRadius

Overall Satisfaction with Oracle SQL Developer

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

SQL Dev is used for all of our Oracle databases for analytics. We've chosen SQL Dev as a reliable product, and will continue to use it indefinitely.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Ease of use.
It's designed with human factors in mind.
Continuous improvement.

Cons

More color scheme options.
Query development help.
It could use more specific query errors than the generic Oracle codes.

Return on Investment

It has cheaper licensing costs than its competitors.
A smaller learning curve.
Great reliability during troubleshooting and development.

Alternatives Considered

SQL Developer is a strong competitor.

Likelihood to Recommend

SQL dev is great for new users. I've also used SQL Nav and Toad in the past, and SQL dev is a strong competitor.

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