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Oracle SQL Developer

Oracle's free graphical tool for developing and managing Oracle databases.

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About Oracle SQL Developer

Oracle SQL Developer is Oracle's free integrated development environment for working with Oracle Database. It lets you browse database objects, run SQL statements and scripts, edit and debug PL/SQL, manipulate and export data, and view and build reports. It can also connect to selected third-party databases to view their metadata and data and migrate them into Oracle. It integrates related Oracle technologies, including Data Miner, OLAP, TimesTen and a read-only view of SQL Developer Data Modeler, and it sits alongside SQLcl, Oracle's modern command line, and a SQL Developer extension for VS Code. The desktop app is Java-based and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It is free to download and use. It is the default choice for Oracle work at no cost, though it is heavy, its interface feels dated beside newer tools, and support for non-Oracle databases is limited to viewing and migration.

Best for: Developers and DBAs working with Oracle Database who want a free official IDE.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and official for Oracle Database
  • PL/SQL editing and debugging
  • Migration tools from other databases

Why people leave

  • Oracle-focused; other databases are view-only
  • Heavy Java application
  • Dated interface

Top Oracle SQL Developer alternatives

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  1. 1DBeaver logo
    DBeaver

    Free and lighter-feeling for Oracle plus many other databases.

    66.5
  2. 2DataGrip logo
    DataGrip

    Strong Oracle and PL/SQL support in a modern IDE.

    62.6
  3. 3dbForge Studio logo
    dbForge Studio

    Devart's Oracle edition adds compare, sync and test data tools.

    59.6
  4. 4Navicat Premium logo
    Navicat Premium

    A polished commercial client that handles Oracle among others.

    57.2
  5. 5Aqua Data Studio logo
    Aqua Data Studio

    An enterprise IDE for Oracle and other legacy platforms.

    55.3

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Oracle SQL Developer: common questions

Is Oracle SQL Developer free?

Yes, Oracle SQL Developer is free to use.

Is Oracle SQL Developer open source?

No, Oracle SQL Developer is not open source. Open-source alternatives include DBeaver.

What platforms does Oracle SQL Developer run on?

Oracle SQL Developer is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Oracle SQL Developer?

The highest-ranked Oracle SQL Developer alternatives right now are DBeaver, DataGrip and dbForge Studio. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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