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Oracle SQL Developer

A free, integrated development environment that simplifies the development and management of Oracle Database.

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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)

Oracle database development (PL/SQL) Oracle database administration Data modeling for Oracle databases Migrating third-party databases to Oracle

✅ 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

Toad for Oracle DataGrip DBeaver

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

Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Oracle Database Oracle Cloud MySQL SQL Server Sybase Teradata

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Oracle SQL Developer is a free tool.

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