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Compare SQL Developer and dbForge Studio for Oracle 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$149.95 Per Year
SQL Developer
Star Rating
(253)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SQL DeveloperdbForge Studio for Oracle
Star Rating
(20)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$149.95 Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that SQL Developer excels in its Data Dictionary feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for comprehensive metadata management, while dbForge Studio for Oracle received a lower score of 8.3 in this area, indicating it may not provide as extensive a view of database structures.
- Reviewers mention that dbForge Studio for Oracle shines in Ease of Admin, achieving a remarkable score of 9.8, making it easier for administrators to manage databases compared to SQL Developer's score of 8.1, which suggests a steeper learning curve for new users.
- G2 users highlight that SQL Developer's Query Language capabilities are robust, with a score of 9.2, allowing for complex queries, whereas dbForge Studio for Oracle, with a score of 8.9, may not offer the same level of flexibility in query construction.
- Users on G2 report that dbForge Studio for Oracle has a superior Quality of Support with a score of 8.9, compared to SQL Developer's 8.2, indicating that users may find more responsive and helpful support when using dbForge.
- Reviewers say that SQL Developer is highly rated for Data Migration with a score of 8.7, making it a reliable choice for users needing to transfer data between systems, while dbForge Studio for Oracle lacks a specific score in this area, suggesting it may not be as strong in migration capabilities.
- Users report that dbForge Studio for Oracle offers better Product Direction, with a perfect score of 10.0, indicating a clear and positive roadmap for future updates, while SQL Developer's score of 8.0 suggests some uncertainty about its future development.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SQL Developer
No pricing availabledbForge Studio for Oracle
Standard (Subscription)
$149.95
Per Year
Essential features edition:
- PL/SQL debugger
- Script formatter
- Query profiler
Free Trial
SQL Developer
No trial information availabledbForge Studio for Oracle
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
197
9.3
14
Ease of Use
8.5
198
8.8
14
Ease of Setup
8.9
61
9.3
7
Ease of Admin
8.1
55
9.8
7
Quality of Support
8.2
161
8.9
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
49
10.0
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
192
10.0
13
Features by Category
Management
9.0
44
8.3
5
8.6
46
Not enough data
9.2
50
8.9
6
9.0
44
9.3
5
8.5
44
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.7
46
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
8.2
46
Feature Not Available
Security
8.4
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SQL Developer and dbForge Studio for Oracle are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
SQL Developer has no unique categories
dbForge Studio for Oracle has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SQL Developer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
dbForge Studio for Oracle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
30.5%
Computer Software
17.2%
Financial Services
7.1%
Banking
4.6%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
36.4%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Banking
10.0%
Automotive
10.0%
Wholesale
5.0%
Other
30.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
SQL Developer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Siddharth V.
Verified User in Computer Software
It takes Less time to Manipulation of Data. Simple Interface of Data
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Alot. F9 vs f5 for starters. Reconnect option never works and software give no feedback. Many of ghe options aren't where they should be, crashes far far more frequntly than it should, consumes a hige memory footprint, will often times not let user...
dbForge Studio for Oracle
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Telecommunications
The interface is easy, simple and performance is fast. Everything is fine and very helpful.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Alan I.
Verified User in Computer Software
I did not like the fact that has a lor of inconsitencis when i try to run it over linux , using WINE is getting a lot of errors and finally lost the batle against windows , that minmun to work is Windows seven , and is not so much better either , the best i...
Siddharth V.
Verified User in Computer Software
It takes Less time to Manipulation of Data. Simple Interface of Data
Verified User in Telecommunications
The interface is easy, simple and performance is fast. Everything is fine and very helpful.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Alot. F9 vs f5 for starters. Reconnect option never works and software give no feedback. Many of ghe options aren't where they should be, crashes far far more frequntly than it should, consumes a hige memory footprint, will often times not let user...
Alan I.
Verified User in Computer Software
I did not like the fact that has a lor of inconsitencis when i try to run it over linux , using WINE is getting a lot of errors and finally lost the batle against windows , that minmun to work is Windows seven , and is not so much better either , the best i...
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RG
SQL Developer provides powerful editors for working with SQL, PL/SQL, Stored procedures and XML.Read more
Which software is used for Oracle?
1 comment
AS
Hello. Please, find more info at https://www.devart.com/dbforge/oracle/Read more
What is the Oracle equivalent of SQL Management Studio?
1 comment
JS
No. SQL Management Studio was developed for SQL Server. Oracle is another RDBMS. Read more
What is dbForge Studio for SQL Server?
1 comment
AS
Hello, plz see the profile of dbForge Studio for SQL Server at https://www.g2.com/products/dbforge-studio-for-sql-server-2018-12-04/
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