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Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials vs Toad for Oracle comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essent...
Ranking in Database Development and Management
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Toad for Oracle
Ranking in Database Development and Management
4th
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 November 2026, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials is 3.6%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Toad for Oracle is 2.3%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Development and Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Toad for Oracle2.3%
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials3.6%
Other94.1%
Database Development and Management
 

Featured Reviews

CS
Director, Enterprise Data Management at Glatfelter Insurance Group
SQL Search and change automation functionality help us manage our code repository and databases
The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources. It takes a lot of memory and a lot of processing power to run, and that tends to slow things down a bit. Making it a little more lightweight while still doing the same thing, as much as possible, is what we would like to see in the future. I've noticed that Microsoft SSMS runs much quicker without RedGate installed than it does with it installed. From bootup of the app to opening query windows and connections, SSMS is quicker without Redgate than with, by a significant margin. The other area for improvement is regarding licensing. Every month or two my SSMS loses it's redgate license key and I need to re-enter the key to continue using Red Gate, even though the license is annual.
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

"It is easy to track the reports, this is what is most valuable for me."
"The most valuable feature is SQL Search."
"I've had really good luck with this product and I've been happy with it."
"We use many features in Toad for Oracle, including writing stored procedures, querying large tables, and performance tuning."
"Toad for Oracle makes the day-to-day actions easy and reduces some manual work for me."
"Toad is my choice programming environment for writing Oracle applications which live in the backend."
"The product's most valuable features are UI and monitoring."
"Oracle has advanced query optimization and tuning features that help improve the performance of SQL queries."
"The most valuable feature of Toad for Oracle is the session browser and the Schema browser, it is very complete and there are also good tools for database management."
"Toad for Oracle helps my organization save time, reduce errors, prevent downtime, and save money compared to its cost."
"The most valuable feature is the navigation within the UI, where you can right-click on an object in an SQL query and go right to it, versus going through all of the menus to find what you are looking for."
 

Cons

"The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources."
"I would like to see the bandwidth increase allowing me to easily analyze more data."
"Redgate SQL Toolbelt is a reliable solution, but it occasionally hangs when I generate a report with more than two gigabytes of data."
"There could be a tool for automated SQL query functioning."
"The program can sometimes crash when many tabs are open, and I have to restore everything again."
"Query optimization is still very resource-intensive."
"The learning curve is steep for beginners, and the infrastructure is a bit complex."
"When you process many records (in the range of more than 20 million at a time) the product just hangs without any warning."
"I'd like reporting to be more available. If it was a feature that was already installed, more people would take advantage of it."
"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."
"When all the features are shown, the performance is not good; it loads slowly and has hundreds of popups and unnecessary questions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our fees are paid on an annual basis."
"The cost is about $3,500 USD per individual to buy, and then it's about 20% per year for renewal."
"The pricing is okay, it's reasonable."
"I would rate it six, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"There are paid and free-for-use versions of the product."
"In my opinion, this solution is a little expensive, but I understand that good programs cost more money."
"The professional edition is about $1,000 AUD ($700 USD) and the developer version is about twice that much."
"My advice is to try to use the three-year maintenance agreement if possible."
"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."
"Toad for Oracle has a relatively high cost compared to other similar tools."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Insurance Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Media Company
11%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise16
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Toad for Oracle?
I did not directly get involved in the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Toad for Oracle; I only provided my recommendations to the procurement team. However, a comparable cost analysis was con...
What needs improvement with Toad for Oracle?
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, b...
What is your primary use case for Toad for Oracle?
I used Toad for Oracle for two years when I was lead Oracle 10g database administrator, during which I worked on the Nigerian census 2006 results and migrated the database into the National Populat...
 

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