Toad Data Modeler vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

Toad Data Modeler and VMware Tanzu Data Solutions are competing products in data management and modeling. VMware Tanzu appears to have the upper hand with its superior cloud-native data solutions despite higher costs.

Features: Toad Data Modeler is equipped with advanced data modeling tools, seamless database integration, and intuitive design capabilities. VMware Tanzu Data Solutions boasts extensive cloud-native capabilities, scalability, and efficient data management, making it ideal for handling complex data infrastructures.

Room for Improvement: Toad Data Modeler could enhance its cloud-native features and scalability options. It may also benefit from more comprehensive support services and broader data platform capabilities. VMware Tanzu could improve its complex deployment process, offer more budget-friendly pricing options, and simplify its initial setup procedures.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Toad Data Modeler provides straightforward deployment with user-friendly installation, ideal for organizations needing rapid setup. VMware Tanzu, while offering a more complex deployment due to its feature-rich suite, provides extensive support services for setup and management.

Pricing and ROI: Toad Data Modeler is considered cost-effective, delivering value with its lower setup costs and quick ROI through specialized database functionalities. VMware Tanzu, despite being more expensive, is perceived to offer a higher ROI over time through its cloud-centric capabilities and reduced long-term management costs.

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Categories and Ranking

Toad Data Modeler

Ranking in Database Development and Management

11th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Ranking in Database Development and Management

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Relational Databases Tools (14th), Data Warehouse (4th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Toad Data Modeler is 3.1%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is 2.9%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database Development and Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions	2.9%
Toad Data Modeler	3.1%
Other	94.0%

Database Development and Management

Featured Reviews

KaiQuale

Senior engineer at a government with 201-500 employees

Creates intuitive diagrams with comprehensive control over relationships

1) When updating a model after generating a schema, if only a few tables are imported, the tool assumes you want to delete the rest. If you have a large model, you repeatedly have to clarify that you don't want to delete each one. 2) If one could view the same model on physical, logical, and conceptual levels while retaining all information specific to each level (including layout), that would be excellent.

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Karthik Shivaram

Technical Director at STI INFOTECH PVT LTD

Improved multi-cloud data management has simplified operations and supports seamless Kubernetes

From my perspective, the biggest challenge with VMware right now is the pricing. To be very honest, in many cases I find myself recommending alternative solutions instead of VMware. Even if those alternatives come with a bit more complexity, customers are often more willing to accept that than the current VMware pricing model. In the past, VMware used a socket-based licensing model, which was easier for customers to understand and budget for. Now the shift to a core-based licensing model has significantly increased costs for many environments, especially for organizations running modern high-core CPUs. One positive aspect of the new model is that VMware has bundled several components together. For example, earlier when deploying vSphere, customers also had to purchase vCenter separately for management. Now multiple components are packaged into a single SKU, which simplifies some aspects of procurement and deployment. While this consolidation has its benefits, the overall licensing and commercial costs remain very high. Pricing is not the only issue. I believe Broadcom also needs to reconsider its strategy in light of the current market conditions. The approach they are taking may be strategic from a business perspective, but from what I see in the field, it is leading to lost opportunities. Many customers who previously relied on VMware are now actively exploring alternative virtualization platforms. I’m not sure where this direction will ultimately lead, but based on my experience, it is already affecting adoption. Since you’ve been trying to reach me for some time—and we also had a discussion a couple of years ago—I hope this feedback helps Broadcom understand the current sentiment in the market and potentially make adjustments. Another important concern is the way features are bundled. In many cases, customers only need basic virtualization and high availability capabilities. However, the current packaging often includes additional features that they may not need. A good analogy is that if a customer only needs an entry-level car, we shouldn’t be forced to sell them a Rolls-Royce. VMware could benefit from adopting a more modular or à la carte licensing model, where customers can choose only the components they truly require. For example, if a customer only needs core virtualization functionality, they should be able to purchase just that. This would allow partners and solution providers to better align solutions with customer requirements and position VMware more competitively in the market. Another challenge I want to highlight is the pricing model based on U.S. dollars and the way multi-year licensing is handled. In many enterprise and government projects, customers prefer to commit to three-year or five-year licenses and pay the full amount upfront. However, in approximately 20% of the deals I work on, we lose opportunities because VMware only provides dollar-based pricing for the first year. When it comes to the following years, the contract requires renewals annually rather than allowing a fixed multi-year upfront payment. This approach is particularly problematic for government and public sector customers. Many of them are ready and willing to pay for three or five years in advance, but the current VMware model does not support that structure effectively. Because pricing is tied to the U.S. dollar and subject to yearly adjustments, VMware does not lock in pricing for the full term. From a customer’s perspective, this introduces uncertainty and makes procurement more complicated. Ideally, if a price is quoted—for example, $100 per year—it should remain consistent across a multi-year agreement. Customers would be comfortable committing to a five-year term if the price were fixed and predictable. Unfortunately, that flexibility is currently not available across VMware products, whether it is vSphere, VMware Tanzu solutions, or other offerings. For large enterprise environments, one-year commitments are usually not practical. Many enterprise customers prefer longer-term agreements for budgeting and procurement reasons. Even when they are willing to accept the higher cost associated with the core-based licensing model, the lack of a clear multi-year upfront option often becomes a deal-breaker.

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

Pros

"It was immensely helpful in collecting SQL database data, especially as I am not a database admin/engineer."

"With Toad, all the users have the same database on the server rather than local individual databases which creates a lot of duplication."

"Horizontal layout for each connected database connection makes it easy to work with multiple databases at the same time."

"I found all features valuable and necessary in Toad Data Modeler, particularly how good the solution is for modeling, database schema generation, and database re-engineering. I also found Toad Data Modeler straightforward to use."

"The feature I really like is the graphical part, especially the control of the relationships."

"I don't know the financials, but I wouldn’t be able to do my job (build applications/databases) without it."

"TOAD makes it easy to code and compile stored procedures, is easy to find and edit code, offers the ability to debug and test, and is a great tool that saves a lot of time because it has a lot of components all in one tool so you don’t need to open or use other apps or the command line."

"It is a very good option for creating and editing SQL scripts, especially large ones that I have run in support of government billing applications."

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"RabbitMQ will help to remove a lot of the complexities and create a loosely coupled codebase."

"The message routing is the most valuable feature. It is effective and flexible."

"The most valuable feature for me is that it is open source. The licensing costs are really low and they are transparent."

"The solution's technical support is good."

"The security is great."

"Before we had Oracle Exadata, some queries would take more than 20 hours of execution, and with Greenplum, it takes a few minutes."

"I would definitely recommend VMware Tanzu Greenplum; it's open-source and the support is great, and it's also relatively cheap compared to similar solutions."

"Strong integration with Greenplum Servers."

Cons

"Reverse engineering the physical schema is complex and can be made easier."

"It is not feasible for small businesses. It is not used in a small company."

"The one thing about it is that there are almost too many features and options; some we don’t even use."

"When updating a model after generating a schema, if only a few tables are imported, the tool assumes you want to delete the rest, which is cumbersome."

"The product should provide better debugging features."

"We sometimes have issues with multiple nested queries. They take a long time to run, and it would be nice to have them run faster."

"It's way overpriced, even if it wasn't the buggy product it has become."

"Many users don't know how to add licensing to Toad, or where it is shown, so they could make that easier."

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"I rate customer service as five out of ten."

"Scalability issues are present. Most of our functions or jobs are queued due to that."

"VMware Tanzu Greenplum needs improvement in the memory area and improved methods for quick access to the disc. So, one of the quick goals of Greenplum must work on enhancing access to the disc by adding hints in the database."

"The performance needs to be improved."

"they need to interact more with customers. They need to explain the features, especially when there are new releases of Greenplum. I know just from information I've found that it has other features, it can be used to for analytics, for integration with Big Data, Hadoop. They need to focus on this part with the customer."

"I was struggling with installing a few things. It would be good if was somewhat similar to RedHat. There should be more documentation regarding installation troubleshooting."

"Extra filters would be helpful."

"The product is pretty hard to configure."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Price-wise, the lesser it is, the better it is for me, especially in Egypt. I think that the licensing cost ranges from 1,000 to 9,000. Also, it includes maintenance and support for a year."

"Though I'm not involved in the licensing for Toad Data Modeler, I believe it's per user and not cheap."

"The product is available for free use since it is an open-source technology."

"We are using the open-source version of this solution."

"The pricing is okay."

"The solution's pricing is cost-effective as it does not involve significant expenses. Licensing is required only for the server, while clients do not need any licensing. Therefore, it proves to be a cost-efficient option."

"On a scale of one to five, with five being the most competitive pricing, I would rate this solution as a four."

"It is an open-source platform. Although, we have to pay for additional features."

"Pricing is good compared to other products. It's fine."

"Since the tool is an open-source product, there is no need to pay anything."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	52

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Toad Data Modeler?

Considering its functionality, I would rate its pricing as a seven out of ten. It could be cheaper yet is still pretty good.

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What needs improvement with Toad Data Modeler?

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What is your primary use case for Toad Data Modeler?

There are two main use cases. One is reengineering an existing model and making changes from a database. The other is making a new model from scratch. These use cases involve all kinds of systems, ...

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How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?

IBM MQ has a great reputation behind it, and this solution is very robust with great stability. It is easy to use, simple to configure and integrates well with our enterprise ecosystem and protocol...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu GemFire?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is that it is a bit expensive.

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What needs improvement with VMware Tanzu GemFire?

In terms of weak points in VMware Tanzu Data Solutions, pricing is always the root cause of people not wanting to renew licenses or do any upgrades.

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Also Known As

Toad

Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres

Overview

Toad Data Modeler is a versatile modeling tool with a robust GUI and an intuitive Query Builder, supporting a wide range of databases including flat-files. It facilitates seamless database schema generation and efficient administration for environments like Oracle, SQL Server, and Postgres.

Designed to meet the needs of database administrators and developers, Toad Data Modeler enables users to create, modify, and manage data models across heterogeneous databases. With features including SQL formatting, cross-database queries, and report automation, it provides comprehensive support for database tasks. Compatibility with Windows 10/11 and functionalities like auto-complete and script editing make it a preferred choice. However, users indicate challenges with performance issues such as crashes, slow query execution, and complex reverse engineering tasks. Improving documentation and interface usability are areas of potential enhancement. Compatibility with Python and better licensing procedures could also strengthen its position in the market.

What are the key features of Toad Data Modeler?

Robust GUI: Intuitive interface for ease of use across tasks.
Query Builder: Easy-to-use tool for constructing queries.
Heterogeneous Database Support: Compatible with various databases including flat-files.
SQL Formatting: Streamlines SQL coding processes.
Cross-database Queries: Facilitates combined database operations.
Report Automation: Automates report generation tasks.
Schema Generation: Helps in creating and modifying database schemas.
Auto-complete: Enhances script editing efficiency.
Windows 10/11 Compatibility: Supports the latest operating systems.
Graphical Relationship Management: Visualizes and manages database relationships.

What benefits should users expect in reviews?

Efficient Database Administration: Simplifies database management tasks.
Fast Learning Curve: Users can quickly become proficient.
Enhanced Query Optimization: Improves performance efficiency in database operations.
Data Comparison: Assists in maintaining data integrity.
Table Import/Export: Facilitates data movement between systems.

In industries like software development and data analytics, Toad Data Modeler is implemented to manage large data volumes, ensuring accurate and efficient database updates. Organizations use it for designing new models or re-engineering existing databases, which is vital for systems requiring high availability and consistent performance.

Quest Software

VMware Tanzu is a robust platform tailored for data warehousing, complex analytics, BI applications, and predictive analytics. It excels in scalability, performance, and parallel processing, enhancing data handling efficiency. Users report significant productivity improvements and streamlined operations, making it ideal for comprehensive data solutions.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

Zions Bancorporation

General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University

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