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At a Glance
Quest SQL Navigator
Quest SQL Navigator
Star Rating
(12)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Star Rating
(253)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SQL Developer
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that SQL Developer excels in its Data Dictionary feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for comprehensive metadata management, while Quest SQL Navigator received a lower score of 8.3, indicating it may not provide as extensive a view of database structures.
  • Reviewers mention that SQL Developer's Query Language capabilities are robust, achieving a score of 9.2, which facilitates complex queries efficiently, whereas Quest SQL Navigator scored 8.3, suggesting it may not be as powerful in handling intricate SQL commands.
  • G2 users highlight that SQL Developer's Data Migration feature is rated at 8.7, making it a strong choice for users needing to transfer data between systems, while Quest SQL Navigator's score of 7.5 indicates potential challenges in this area.
  • Users on G2 appreciate SQL Developer's User Access Control functionality, scoring 9.2, which provides granular control over user permissions, compared to Quest SQL Navigator's score of 8.3, suggesting it may offer less flexibility in managing user roles.
  • Reviewers say that both products have similar scores for Backup and Recovery at 8.3, but users report that SQL Developer's integration with Oracle's ecosystem enhances its reliability in recovery scenarios.
  • Users report that SQL Developer's overall ease of use is rated at 8.5, while Quest SQL Navigator shines with a higher score of 9.4, indicating that it may be more user-friendly for those new to SQL management tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Quest SQL Navigator
No pricing available
SQL Developer
No pricing available
Free Trial
Quest SQL Navigator
No trial information available
SQL Developer
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
8
8.9
197
Ease of Use
9.4
8
8.5
198
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
61
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.1
55
Quality of Support
8.3
7
8.2
161
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
49
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
8
8.0
192
Features by Category
Database Management Systems (DBMS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.1
58
8.7
454
Management
8.3
5
9.0
44
7.8
6
8.6
46
8.3
6
9.2
50
8.7
5
9.0
44
8.6
6
8.5
44
Maintenance
7.5
6
8.7
46
8.3
6
8.3
46
8.1
6
8.2
46
Security
6.9
6
8.4
44
8.3
6
9.2
44
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Quest SQL Navigator
Quest SQL Navigator
SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Quest SQL Navigator and SQL Developer are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
Quest SQL Navigator
Quest SQL Navigator has no unique categories
SQL Developer
SQL Developer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Quest SQL Navigator
Quest SQL Navigator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
54.5%
SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
49.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Quest SQL Navigator
Quest SQL Navigator
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
9.1%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Information Services
9.1%
Education Management
9.1%
Other
45.5%
SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Information Technology and Services
30.5%
Computer Software
17.2%
Financial Services
7.1%
Banking
4.6%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Other
36.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Quest SQL Navigator
Quest SQL Navigator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rithika G.
RG
Rithika G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

SQL Navigator provides a robust platform for me to work on my PL/SQL development activities. It offers a wide variety of data models, code snippets, and versioning to facilitate quick coding. Since it maintains brilliant PL/SQL code visibility, the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
SQL Developer
SQL Developer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chetan B.
CB
Chetan B.
Verified User in Computer Software

Sql is structured query language it is query language it is helpful for fetch data in database by writing queries so mostly SQL developer write query and develop software

Most Helpful Critical Review
SN
sandeep n.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

sql eveloper is fat client and has download client on desktop

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Discussions
Quest SQL Navigator
Quest SQL Navigator Discussions
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SQL Developer
SQL Developer Discussions
Do you plan to develop multi-filter features (ie creating multiple filters, and using them when it is needed)?
1 comment
Anuradha B.
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SQL training in pune This put up is going to be constrained to solely SQL Server Table Columns and solely Extended Properties named MS_Description....Read more
What is the use of SQL Developer?
1 comment
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writing a query on a connected databaseRead more
What is SQL Developer used for?
1 comment
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SQL Developer provides powerful editors for working with SQL, PL/SQL, Stored procedures and XML.Read more