Toad Data Modeler vs dbForge Studio for SQL Server comparison

The compared Devart and Quest Software solutions aren't in the same category. Devart is ranked #11 in IDE , and holds a 4.4% mindshare in the category. Quest Software is ranked #10 in DDM , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Devart users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.

dbForge Studio for SQL Server

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Categories and Ranking

dbForge Studio for SQL Server

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IDE (11th)

Toad Data Modeler

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

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 4.4%, up 1.1% 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 Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
dbForge Studio for SQL Server	4.4%
Codespaces	11.4%
AWS Cloud9	8.7%
Other	75.5%

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Database Development and Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Toad Data Modeler	3.0%
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials	4.8%
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer	4.1%
Other	88.1%

Database Development and Management

Featured Reviews

Ayodele-Makun

Head BI SBU at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Easy to use, quick data usage, and a helpful knowledge base

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. What we are using is fine for now. I believe that the newer versions 2016 or 2018 SQL have improved a lot and have all of the features available. It would be useful to have some form of self-service capabilities or some form an AI to provide a summary and to be able to tell you what has happened. Also, the inclusion of some integration tools would be helpful. In the next release, I would like to see some form of artificial intelligence with some form of summaries telling you what has happened without having to get into a complex query to get that information.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like the ease of use and quick data usage."

"It's quite easy to install and use from a local machine or laptop, as well as on a server."

"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."

"Auto-complete is the best feature of the solution."

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

Cons

"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."

"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."

"What could be improved in Toad Data Modeler is stability and the complex setup."

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

"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."

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

"The product should provide better debugging features."

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%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Energy/Utilities Company

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Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	9

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Overview

dbForge Studio for SQL Server is a powerful IDE for SQL Server management, administration, development, data reporting and analysis. The tool will help SQL developers to perform complex database changes, version-control database changes in popular source control systems, and speed up routine tasks. You don't need to waste your time to search for and purchase SSMS plugins across the internet to get your work done.

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Toad Data Modeler helps you create high-quality data models. This data modeling tool enables you to easily deploy accurate changes to data structures across more than 20 different platforms.

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