Oracle SQL Developer vs dbForge Studio for Oracle comparison

Devart and Oracle are both solutions in the IDE category. Devart is ranked #17, while Oracle is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0. Devart holds a 1.5% mindshare in IDE, compared to Oracle’s 4.1% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

dbForge Studio for Oracle

Ranking in IDE

17th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Oracle SQL Developer

Ranking in IDE

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the IDE category, the mindshare of dbForge Studio for Oracle is 1.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle SQL Developer is 4.1%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

IDE Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle SQL Developer	4.1%
dbForge Studio for Oracle	1.5%
Other	94.4%

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Data Architect at Ontario Power Generation

Has improved development efficiency through reusable components and intuitive programming features

When errors occur while programming, they are very generic. Even when searching the internet, the errors remain generic and it takes considerable time to understand the fix. This was predominantly felt because we were mostly working on writing code and developing features. Error handling needs to be improved. The patches and upgrade process is very long. In the last year and a half, I haven't upgraded, so we don't know if latest features have arrived. Another issue is with sessions. If we were working on code and then switch off our laptop for two to three days, the session would keep running. This consumes many resources and flags to the team that a user has been continuously using Oracle SQL Developer. There should be a timeout period for inactive sessions.

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Financial Services Firm

23%

Insurance Company

11%

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Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	19

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What needs improvement with Oracle SQL Developer?

Oracle SQL Developer has disadvantages, such as the inability to execute or debug a query in a stored procedure, which is something we had in TOAD, a licensed tool with a richer feature set. So, we...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle SQL Developer?

I have been working with Oracle SQL Developer for different database entities, such as scheduling jobs that run on data and send mail notifications using an SMTP server. Additionally, we handle var...

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What advice do you have for others considering Oracle SQL Developer?

I recommend users looking to implement Oracle SQL Developer to consider using cloud solutions instead of relying solely on Oracle DB, as the cloud offers better scalability and reduces maintenance ...

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Overview

dbForge Studio for Oracle is a comprehensive tool designed for Oracle database development, management, and administration, offering a suite of powerful features to streamline database operations.

Designed for database developers and administrators, dbForge Studio for Oracle provides a wide range of features that enhance productivity and efficiency. Its intuitive interface and robust functionalities make tasks like database design, development, and administration simpler and more effective. Catering to the needs of database professionals, dbForge Studio for Oracle helps in automating day-to-day operations while maintaining high performance standards.

What are the key features of dbForge Studio for Oracle?

Database Design: Offers tools for crafting efficient database schemas.
SQL Development: Enhances SQL coding with features like syntax highlighting and code completion.
Data Comparison: Enables side-by-side comparison and synchronization of data.
Query Optimization: Provides insights to optimize poorly performing queries.

What benefits can be expected from using dbForge Studio for Oracle?

Increased Efficiency: Automates repetitive tasks, saving time and effort.
Improved Accuracy: Reduces errors with robust debugging tools.
Cost-effectiveness: Lowers operational costs by streamlining processes.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, dbForge Studio for Oracle plays a crucial role in ensuring databases are optimized for performance. By implementing this tool, organizations can handle large data sets efficiently, ensuring reliable and secure access to data.

Devart

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.

For more information on Oracle SQL Developer, visit Oracle.com

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