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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DbVisualizer

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/ADbVisualizer is a multi-database tool for developers, analysts and database administrators, providing a single interface across a wide variety of operating systems. Boasting an easy-to-use and clean interface, DbVisualizer runs on all major operating systems and supports all major RDBMS that are available. Users only need to learn and master one application. DbVisualizer integrates transparently with the operating system being used.

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    Toad Database Developer Tools

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AToad 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).

    $229

    per year

    Pricing
    DbVisualizerToad Database Developer Tools
    Editions & Modules
    DbVisualizer Free
    $0
    DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support - Renewal
    $89
    per year per user
    DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support - Renewal
    $119
    per year per user
    DbVisualizer Pro with Basic support
    $199
    per year per user
    DbVisualizer Pro with Premium support
    $229
    per year per user
    Toad Edge For MySQL
    $229
    per year
    Toad Edge For Postgres
    $229
    per year
    Toad for SQL - Pro Edition
    $437
    per year
    Toad for Oracle - Base Edition
    $550
    per year
    Toad for DB2 z/OS - Base Edition
    $636
    per year
    Toad for SAP - Base Edition
    $636
    per year
    Toad for SQL - Xpert Edition
    $763
    per year
    Toad for Oracle - Professional Edition
    $829
    per year
    Toad for SQL - Dev Edition
    $930
    per year
    Toad for DB2 z/OS - Pro Edition
    $996
    per year
    Toad for Oracle - Professional DB Admin Edition
    $1,370
    per year
    Toad for DB2 z/OS - Xpert Edition
    $1,529
    per year
    Toad for SAP - Xpert Edition
    $1530
    per year
    Toad for Oracle - Xpert Plus Edition
    $1,753
    per year
    Toad for DB2 z/OS - Dev Edition
    $1,861
    per year
    Toad for SAP - Dev Edition
    $1863
    per year
    Toad for SAP - Xpert+ Edition
    $2099
    per year
    Toad for SAP - DBA Edition
    $3661
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DbVisualizerToad Database Developer Tools
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsNew license cost includes a perpetual license, software upgrades and support for the length of the term. 1, 2 & 3 year terms are offered. Once license expires the user may access all Pro versions released before the license expiry indefinitely. To gain access to Pro versions released after the license expired, license renewal is offered. Volume discounts apply to both new and renewal licenses.—
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    Community Pulse
    DbVisualizerToad Database Developer Tools
    Considered Both Products
    DbVis Software AB
    Chose DbVisualizer
    Easier to use, more cost effective, and more stable and reliable.
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    Quest Software
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    47 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    44 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    46 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    37 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    42 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    DbVisualizerToad Database Developer Tools
    Database Development
    Comparison of Database Development features of DbVisualizer and Toad Database Developer Tools
    Feature
    DbVisualizer
    7.8
    40 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Toad Database Developer Tools
    8.5
    32 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Performance optimization tools7.835 Ratings9.030 Ratings
    Schema maintenance7.938 Ratings9.029 Ratings
    Version control tools00 Ratings8.918 Ratings
    Test data generation00 Ratings6.025 Ratings
    Database change management00 Ratings9.528 Ratings
    Database Administration
    Comparison of Database Administration features of DbVisualizer and Toad Database Developer Tools
    Feature
    DbVisualizer
    7.2
    28 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Toad Database Developer Tools
    9.1
    32 Ratings
    8% above category average
    User management7.725 Ratings9.030 Ratings
    Database security7.322 Ratings9.028 Ratings
    Database status reporting6.621 Ratings9.529 Ratings
    Change management00 Ratings9.022 Ratings
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    DbVisualizerToad Database Developer Tools
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    9.5
    (34 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (17 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    DbVisualizerToad Database Developer Tools
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DbVis Software AB
    Whenever you have to access data sources from more than one database engine provider, you should consider using DbVisualizer for the task. Switching between multiples IDE consumes time and resources (memory), and you also need to learn menus, shortcuts, etc., for each IDE, while using DbVisualizer allows you to work consistently no matter which database engine you are connecting. You can use it to simply navigate through data structures, write SQL sentences or even create new tables and views, develop stored procedures, etc.
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    Quest Software
    Toad for Oracle is very well suited for all Oracle implementations, be it single instance or RAC. It is best suited for use of Oracle DBA, Developer and Database Engineers. I don't recommend Toad for Oracle for Project Managers or Solution Architects. This can be a pricier choice for these people. They can do fine with free options like SQL Developer.
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    Pros
    DbVis Software AB
    • Timed queries that add their result to the result grid for every execution are helpful. Creation of graphs also extremely helpful.
    • Query history and auto-recover feature makes sure we don't lose our queries.
    • Actions like exporting grids to Excel or other tools is a very easy task.
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    Quest Software
    • Toad is a de-facto standard tool for data developers and analysts. Generally speaking it provides almost every function needed to manage data in EDW with great performance and stability.
    • The nature of clinical data is big-sized: one table may have billions of rows. Toad provides critical functions to manage SQLs, e.g. Top SQL that can monitor and manage SQLs using CPU power and network bandwidth, so that EDW administrator can optimize ETL operations in the best efficiency.
    • Many of our data analysts are not computer science backgrounded (having clinical / nursing background). Toad provides great auditing tools such as Tuning Lab or SQL Scanner, so that data analysts can train themselves with guidance of the tool.
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    Cons
    DbVis Software AB
    • Small, but noticeable: it would be nice to be able to highlight just one column of a data output for copy/paste by clicking on the column header (a feature some of us are accustomed to from SQL Server Management Studio)
    • Is there an ability to bulk import an excel file to a table in a connected SQL Server in DbVis? If so, I haven't figured that out yet. I still largely use Microsoft SSMS to import data to our team's personal SQL Server, but can easily query that server via DbVis)
    • (I really don't have any major complaints - our company has tried to steer users toward DBeaver for YEARS, which I cannot stand. DbVis knocks the beaver out of the water)
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    Quest Software
    • The power and control it gives is at the same time kind of a negative thing. There's too many options available, even when you don't need them. For simple database operations it's sometimes easier to just use SQL Developer since navigation is way more intuitive and easy.
    • Related with the above: there is a steep learning curve. However, since this is the main tool for any Oracle developer, this is not that much of a problem.
    • If I remember well, Toad used to be free, some 20 years ago. Or at least had a free version. It would be nice to have a free version. The dedicated Oracle developers and DBA's won't use the free version, but all the rest of us developers might use it instead of SQL Developer. It would make communications between everybody somewhat easier.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    DbVis Software AB
    We never had problems with it. It is able to connect to all data sources (Oracle, Informix, DB2, SQL Server) that we currently use.
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    Quest Software
    It is the preferred tool for our organization.
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    Usability
    DbVis Software AB
    I use this tool for several hours each day, spanning many years in various projects. It's wide support for various database types while keeping consistency within the UI for each is important when working with various databases day in and day out.
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    Quest Software
    I give is an 8 because nothing is a 10 and there is always room for improvement. I believe the user who is not as technologically inclined would be better suited with an easier way to identify the options for setting the layout up for Toad's GUI. To some it is very cumbersome and confusing.
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    Support Rating
    DbVis Software AB
    Never used
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    Quest Software
    I give the overall support for Toad for Oracle a 10/10. This is because whenever there has been an issue with this software, our team has got an immediate response. The same can not be said for similar software. The most recent example of this is when we needed to renew our licenses. Some employees were unable to log in to code with the given license key. Support was able to resolve the issue quickly.
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    Alternatives Considered
    DbVis Software AB
    DbVisualizer provides a good value when compared against other 3rd party products with similar features as well as products with similar functionality made by the database vendors. The user interface is good and user friendly / intuitive and easy to learn. It doesn't take too long for an experienced DBA / database developer to come up to speed.
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    Quest Software
    Toad is much better than Tableau query writer. Tableau is not intuitive and requires knowledge of proprietary database language to fully implement. Tableau does not perform as quickly and accurately as Toad. Toad is very easy and slim to install. Additional hardware is often required to run Tableau smoothly. Support for Tableau is even more expensive than Toad support.
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    Return on Investment
    DbVis Software AB
    • Positive: Real time saver when working across multiple databases. At least 30-40 mins a day are saved
    • Positive: Helpful for the 'quick DBA' tasks without switching to the native tools: approx 1-2 hours saved weekly
    • Positive: Easy switch between environments / schemas / etc without hassle: saved at least an hour daily
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    Quest Software
    • Quick and easy query development helps reduce man-hours in a project which converts to real dollars.
    • Query analysis and tuning result in low database overhead and low latency, thus translating into real dollars because a system can thus handle more requests from customers.
    • Ease of use makes it easy to deploy greenhorns in projects with minimal training, thus helping save money. Otherwise menial and simple jobs would have required experienced DBAs.
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