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CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS vs Toad for Oracle comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

CA Database Management for ...
Ranking in Database Development and Management
17th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Toad for Oracle
Ranking in Database Development and Management
5th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS is 1.4%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Toad for Oracle is 2.4%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Development and Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Toad for Oracle2.4%
CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS1.4%
Other96.2%
Database Development and Management
 

Featured Reviews

JG
Technical Project Manager at Interra Information Technologies, Inc.
Report generation offers invaluable insights into database performance
I basically use the solution for database management and to view the performance of a particular database object, any specific program, batch program, or online programs. Using the CSSZ tool, I can effectively monitor performance. In case of an exception, I can inform the application team. At DB2…
Philemon Olusegun - PeerSpot reviewer
Qhse Manager at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees
Tool has transformed debugging of massive datasets and has improved data migration workflows
I think Toad for Oracle should create an academy for training youngsters on how to code and debug using the Oracle PL/SQL extension plugin and make it more intuitive, probably using gamification, because people learn differently. Some are kinesthetic learners, some are audio learners, some are visual learners, and some are audio-visual learners. Having a gamification aspect on Toad for Oracle where it explains how to code, debug, and gives young starters or new starters confidence and understanding of what to do and how to do it would help ensure that those wanting to get into coding have that flair, making them able to engage with using it effectively.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution operates on JetOS platform. It is a very good, perfect solution."
"We had no issues with stability; everything was working perfectly with DB2 v10 and v11 after the upgrade."
"If you want your DBA and programming staff to be efficient and effective, I recommend these tools."
"It takes advantage of new features of DB2."
"Work for an overall solution. Competing product suites seem to serve the same functions, but it is the overall integration of all the products that meets our needs and makes this suite so beneficial to our business."
"​It helps us to reduce hardware costs and to optimize processing times.​"
"We switched to the IBM tools for a short time and switched back, due to contract pricing."
"We have more control over our DB2 systems and can do our everyday DBA work faster and easier."
"One of the most valuable features of Toad for Oracle is its ability to manage sessions by killing those that are hung or blocking other sessions."
"The tool evaluates non-optimized queries and generates the queries in a way that is more optimal - in addition to giving us some good practices for code development."
"The best product for working with Oracle databases for support, checking and loading data."
"I like that it's very flexible and helpful in query accuracy, analysis, and data visualization. I also like the move facilities available in Toad for Oracle. Overall, I think it's a fantastic product for analyzing SQL queries and managing all kinds of queries."
"Toad for Oracle has positively impacted our organization because our financial forecasting data set is trusted throughout the company because of the ability for us to debug and analyze the data with Toad for Oracle."
"Toad for Oracle helps my organization save time, reduce errors, prevent downtime, and save money compared to its cost."
"Oracle has advanced query optimization and tuning features that help improve the performance of SQL queries."
"The product's most valuable features are UI and monitoring."
 

Cons

"The product has been fairly stable for the last couple of years. It has a high learning curve for some of the traditional DBAs who don't want to venture from IBM."
"All the information we need, we could use to have it in a more usable format.​"
"I look forward to the application of these tools to all platforms in use, such as z/OS, Unix, and Windows."
"They need to provide a way to create and maintain performance repositories. The online tool is not perfect, but it is giving me what I need."
"They could work on the installation process main job that runs, maybe break it up into several jobs instead of one."
"Only one issue was not resolved but this was because the customer did not agree to send data which the vendor asked for as it was user-sensitive data but without this, a full investigation was not possible."
"These tools have had their share of bugs."
"Minor stability issues."
"Toad for Oracle could improve code completion, it is very slow."
"There should also be a better "cancel query" option as sometimes one cancels a query, but then it still might run for a long time, and then one has to crash Toad in order to cancel the query."
"Sometimes it works in some areas, but in others, it doesn't. Like when you copy, you find that it's blank and doesn't copy anything. So, there are some objects that do copy, and sometimes they don't."
"The program can sometimes crash when many tabs are open, and I have to restore everything again."
"It would be beneficial if Toad for Oracle could incorporate OEM features, as having monitoring capabilities in the same interface would simplify workload and management tasks."
"Once in a while, I may encounter a memory exception and have to abort the application. On a few occasions, the file that stores the saved connections for the New Connection window will become corrupt and I will lose all of my saved connections. I am not sure if that is a Windows or TOAD issue, but it has happened to all of my developers at some point or another."
"There may be an issue with processing limitations but this cannot be confirmed as a problem with the product or with the newest releases."
"I can rate the stability of the product as seven out of ten. The biggest challenge I have with Toad for Oracle by Quest is that sometimes it freezes and is not responding."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product's pricing is just right because if it were slightly higher, it would not have been as widely adopted as it currently is in our organization."
"In my opinion, this solution is a little expensive, but I understand that good programs cost more money."
"There are paid and free-for-use versions of the product."
"I would rate it six, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"Toad for Oracle has a relatively high cost compared to other similar tools."
"My advice is to try to use the three-year maintenance agreement if possible."
"The professional edition is about $1,000 AUD ($700 USD) and the developer version is about twice that much."
"The pricing is okay, it's reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise14
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS?
In the case of any particular SQL which is executing for a longer time and causing issues with any particular store or DB2 programs, if it could pinpoint the problems like any other tool should do,...
What is your primary use case for CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS?
I basically use the solution for database management and to view the performance of a particular database object, any specific program, batch program, or online programs. Using the CSSZ tool, I can...
What advice do you have for others considering CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS?
The solution operates on JetOS platform. It is a very good, perfect solution. I would rate it ten out of ten. Currently, I do not have any planning for investment at all.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Toad for Oracle?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Toad for Oracle is that the logistics team in our bank follows this, and it is a commercial product.
What needs improvement with Toad for Oracle?
Toad for Oracle could be improved by offering deeper support for Oracle Cloud or hybrid databases, as it is a mature tool. The learning curve is steep for beginners, and the infrastructure is a bit...
What is your primary use case for Toad for Oracle?
My main use case for Toad for Oracle is as a tool for Oracle application development. It is a GUI-based tool that we use for managing, developing, querying, monitoring, and administering Oracle dat...
 

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