Oracle SQL Developer

A free integrated development environment for developing and managing Oracle Database.

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About Oracle SQL Developer

Oracle SQL Developer is a Java-based desktop IDE for Oracle Database, on premises or in Oracle Cloud. It covers PL/SQL development, a worksheet for running queries and scripts, a DBA console, a reports interface and a full data modeling tool.

It can also migrate third-party databases to Oracle. The same tooling is available as an extension for VS Code, as the SQLcl command line and as Database Actions in the browser. It suits developers and administrators who work mainly with Oracle Database.

Strengths

  • Full PL/SQL IDE with worksheet and DBA console
  • Built-in data modeling
  • Migration tools for moving other databases to Oracle
  • Also available as a VS Code extension and CLI

Limitations

  • Focused on Oracle Database
  • Java application, not open source

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to download and use from Oracle.
License
Proprietary (Proprietary)
Developer
Oracle
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Developers and DBAs working with Oracle Database
Last verified
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Provenance
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