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Oracle Enterprise Manager vs Toad Data Modeler comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Enterprise Manager
Ranking in Database Development and Management
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
128
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (4th)
Toad Data Modeler
Ranking in Database Development and Management
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Oracle Enterprise Manager is 5.1%, down from 8.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Toad Data Modeler is 3.8%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Development and Management
 

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Usman Muzaffar - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides good stability and has an easy implementation process
It is a good tool for monitoring databases. It enhances the overall visibility within the database The older version of the product works with Flash technology. Although the latest version works with Java, it still requires Flash technology. It should utilize only a Java plugin to visualize your…
JamesBlack - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable and stable product that is easy to deploy and provides excellent features
The Oracle side of things was very popular. The admin features for Oracle were great. It would be a really good thing if we had a similar functionality to SQL Server. The product is not too bad with maintenance. MySQL would be better than Toad. I always recommend the product to others. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a stable solution...The initial setup of Oracle Enterprise Manager was straightforward."
"It's user friendly."
"SQL Tuning Advisor, ADDM, Top Activity, ASM Space Manager, Incident Notifications"
"We use Oracle Enterprise Manager for a lot of services like ERP and PLM."
"The best part is the efficient database performance monitoring and the ability to take actions directly from there."
"Oracle Enterprise Manager has eased the responsibilities among our DBAs. We can now assign individual tasks to separate DBAs."
"The biggest benefit of using Oracle Enterprise Manager is its monitoring capability."
"It's easy to implement as it's made by Oracle for Oracle."
"The feature I really like is the graphical part, especially the control of the relationships."
"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."
"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 platform's interface could be more streamlined. Currently, there are multiple ways to navigate to a specific point, which can be confusing."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"Patching. It's extremely difficult to determine what requires patching and the process to patch each component is slightly different."
"It is complicated to run it on Google Chrome."
"I feel more dashboards can be added, especially those useful to higher levels of IT management."
"Better mobile access would be useful."
"The interface could be more friendly for basic users."
"Oracle Enterprise Manager could improve the monitoring types and the graphics."
"The product should provide better debugging features."
"It is not feasible for small businesses. It is not used in a small company."
"Many users don't know how to add licensing to Toad, or where it is shown, so they could make that easier."
"What could be improved in Toad Data Modeler is stability and the complex setup."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate Oracle Enterprise Manager’s pricing a five out of ten."
"The solution is inexpensive to purchase."
"We are satisfied with the pricing."
"There are a few bugs with the software which require opening SRs with Oracle Support which contribute to the day-to-day cost. Perhaps 8 hours per month is spent dealing with support, just as a rough guess."
"As far as I know, you do not pay for Oracle Enterprise Manager separately. You can use Enterprise Manager for free if you already have an Oracle license for your database."
"The solution is free."
"Oracle Enterprise Manager is a free-of-cost solution. Oracle Enterprise Manager can be expensive only if you go for its licensing part."
"The product is very expensive."
"Though I'm not involved in the licensing for Toad Data Modeler, I believe it's per user and not cheap."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
40%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Government
14%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Enterprise Manager?
What I like most about Oracle Enterprise Manager are its features, particularly the active session history. It provides insights into SQL, and I use it regularly to identify potential issues.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Enterprise Manager?
In terms of pricing, Oracle Enterprise Manager is on the premium side compared to other monitoring tools. While I cannot comment definitively on whether it is high or low, this depends on the custo...
What needs improvement with Oracle Enterprise Manager?
Currently, we are using version 13.5, which is very helpful. However, adding AI features for automated replies or helpdesk support would improve Oracle Enterprise Manager ( /products/oracle-enterpr...
What do you like most about Toad Data Modeler?
Auto-complete is the best feature of the solution.
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...
 

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Sample Customers

7-Eleven, Halliburton, Cisco, Garmin, Nationwide, Korea Telecom, Allied Irish Bank
Zions Bancorporation
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