Oracle SQL Developer
A free, integrated development environment that simplifies the development and management of Oracle Database.
Overview
Oracle SQL Developer is a free, integrated development environment that simplifies the development and management of Oracle Database in both traditional and Cloud deployments. SQL Developer offers complete end-to-end development of your PL/SQL applications, a worksheet for running queries and scripts, a DBA console for managing the database, a reports interface, a complete data modeling solution, and a migration platform for moving your 3rd party databases to Oracle.
✨ Key Features
- PL/SQL editor and debugger
- SQL worksheet for ad-hoc queries
- Database administration console (DBA Console)
- Data modeling and design tools
- Database migration tools
- RESTful services development
- Integration with Oracle Cloud
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Official tool from Oracle
- Completely free
- Comprehensive feature set covering development, administration, and modeling
Unique Value: Provides a complete and free suite of tools for developing and managing Oracle databases, directly from the vendor.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Developing, testing, and debugging PL/SQL code.
- Administering Oracle databases, including managing users, storage, and performance.
- Designing and creating Oracle database schemas with the data modeler.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing databases other than Oracle as a primary task
- Users who need a lightweight, fast-launching query tool
🏆 Alternatives
While third-party tools like Toad may offer more advanced features, SQL Developer provides a very powerful and comprehensive feature set at no cost, making it the default choice for many Oracle professionals.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Oracle SQL Developer is a free tool.
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