SQL Developer
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Database Management
- Ease of Use
- Easy Integrations
- Time Saving
- Speed
- Learning
Cons
- Slow Performance
- Connection Issues
- Function Limitations
- Difficult Learning
- Limitations
- Poor Interface Design
Traffic & LLM citations
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 13.9% |
| Mid-Market | 38.6% |
| Enterprise | 47.5% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2 | 4.3 |
| 2026 Q1 | 1 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q2 | 2 | 3.8 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Powerful Free Oracle IDE, but Laggy Java UI and Temperamental Connections
“The fact that it is a free, full-featured IDE that offers deep, native integration with Oracle Database is its biggest strength. The built-in reporting tools, integrated debugger, and the ability to easily browse through complex schemas without writing code are essential for my d”
Understanding SQL Developer: Easy Data Management
“The best thing about SQL Developer is its ability to efficiently handle database tasks. I can write, test, and debug SQL queries quickly, which helps me save time and avoid errors”
Best tool for using SQL and database management
“User friendly interface, shortcuts and options to handle the sql code”