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Toad Data Modeler vs dbForge Studio for SQL Server comparison

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Categories and Ranking

dbForge Studio for SQL Server
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
IDE (10th)
Toad Data Modeler
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

dbForge Studio for SQL Server and Toad Data Modeler aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. dbForge Studio for SQL Server is designed for IDE and holds a mindshare of 4.5%, up 3.6% compared to last year.
Toad Data Modeler, on the other hand, focuses on Database Development and Management, holds 3.0% mindshare, down 3.4% since last year.
IDE Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
dbForge Studio for SQL Server4.5%
Codespaces8.1%
Oracle SQL Developer7.1%
Other80.3%
IDE
Database Development and Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Toad Data Modeler3.0%
Oracle Enterprise Manager4.0%
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials3.8%
Other89.2%
Database Development and Management
 

Featured Reviews

SG
SQL server database administrator at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Database work has become more efficient while performance analysis still needs improvements
One area I would like to see improved in dbForge Studio for SQL Server is the performance when using schema and data comparison for large databases, as the comparison can take some time and require more visual review. I would prefer more built-in guidance around generated synchronization scripts to quickly understand what will change before including the script.
KQ
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's quite easy to install and use from a local machine or laptop, as well as on a server."
"If you do SQL for a living you need a robust productivity tool."
"The features that I find are the most valuable are easy querying, screen objects, relational diagram creation, and simplicity."
"The solution is very scalable; if you set up a very large database, billions of records or so, if you have enough memory and enough disk space, it's quite easy to do."
"dbForge Studio for SQL Server has positively impacted my organization by making routine database development and troubleshooting more efficient, leading to improved DBA productivity, faster troubleshooting, and reduced manual efforts, rather than directly reducing staffing or infrastructure costs."
"I like the ease of use and quick data usage."
"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 was immensely helpful in collecting SQL database data, especially as I am not a database admin/engineer."
"Auto-complete is the best feature of the solution."
"Toad is 100% value for money product."
"This product is fast to learn and a user-friendly tool."
"It's a must-buy, and both pricing and licensing is well in the range of every organization."
"The most valuable features are the database architecture, the good functionality, and the user interface."
"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."
 

Cons

"The only issue that I have is that it depends on hardware resources, it takes a lot, that is the only set back with the solution."
"The lock files and login are two features we've had issues with. As far as I can see, there's no way to switch off the login in SQL Servers. If there could be a way to switch off the login, for transactions, or in operations, or tables, that'd be great."
"I once had a problem stopping a long running query, not sure whose fault was, mine, the server or something else."
"One area I would like to see improved in dbForge Studio for SQL Server is the performance when using schema and data comparison for large databases, as the comparison can take some time and require more visual review."
"The one thing about it is that there are almost too many features and options; some we don’t even use."
"Sometimes, Toad crashes without a clue as to why, and it needs an immediate restart."
"It's quite stable but takes a bit of a time to run SQL queries if the database is huge."
"It's way overpriced, even if it wasn't the buggy product it has become."
"Toad crashes sometimes and it will lose all the saved database information."
"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."
"Although a lot of people get deceived by the name “Data Analysis”, it has capacity of any enterprise tool, but not to the point of creating multiple pipes in one integrated work-flow, batching the work-flows and running them parallel for data loads."
"What could be improved in Toad Data Modeler is stability and the complex setup."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Because it's 2012 version, it's a one-off enterprise license that we have never had to upgrade."
"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."
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Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

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Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise9
 

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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.
What needs improvement with Toad Data Modeler?
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 y...
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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