By: Database Tools Expert Last Updated: 2021 Archive Reference Introduction If you are a database administrator (DBA), developer, or data analyst working with Oracle databases, you have almost certainly heard of Toad for Oracle . Developed by Quest Software, Toad is the industry-standard IDE for Oracle database management, offering unparalleled features for SQL development, debugging, schema comparison, and database administration.

If you are setting up a new environment in 2025 or later, seriously consider downloading the instead. However, for those bound to a 2021 legacy stack, this guide provides the exact roadmap you need. Have questions about Toad for Oracle or Oracle database tools? Leave a comment below or contact your Quest account manager for legacy build access.

| Tool | 64-bit Support | Oracle Focus | Year Equivalent | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Oracle Free) | Yes | Full | Continuous releases | | DBeaver (Community/Ultimate) | Yes | Universal | 2021 versions available | | Toad for Oracle (Latest) | Yes | Full | 2024/2025 versions (better security) | | DataGrip by JetBrains | Yes | Strong | 2021.3 version available |