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Aqua Data Studio vs IDERA ER/Studio comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Scalability Issues

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6.5
IDERA ER/Studio's scalability is mixed, excelling in some environments but struggling with large models and repository usage.
 

Valuable Features

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8.2
ER/Studio provides strong data modeling, collaboration, and automation features, enhancing database visualization and ensuring consistent documentation.
 

Room For Improvement

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3.5
IDERA ER/Studio struggles with deployment, licensing, performance issues, outdated design, and insufficient documentation, requiring modernization and enhanced usability.
 

Stability Issues

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Sentiment score
8.6
IDERA ER/Studio is stable yet faces issues with large models, outdated versions, and collaborative use, requiring server upgrades.
 

Customer Service

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IDERA ER/Studio customer service is responsive but time zone issues sometimes delay communication; premium support is more effective.
 

Setup Cost

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IDERA ER/Studio is costly but valuable, requiring careful licensing and maintenance for efficient use and cost management.
 

Categories and Ranking

Aqua Data Studio
Ranking in Database Development and Management
13th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IDERA ER/Studio
Ranking in Database Development and Management
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Aqua Data Studio is 3.1%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IDERA ER/Studio is 3.1%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Development and Management
 

Featured Reviews

Jaime Caballero - PeerSpot reviewer
A great tool for managing multiple databases and centralizing them in one place
It's a very generic tool and could be more specific for certain types of DBMS. While it does have some specific tooling, like for Oracle, there are features for certain databases that can't be found because of its general nature. For example, tools tailored to specific databases, like Firebase, might offer features such as cache configuration directly within the tool. Other vendors, like Artisan, provide functionality that's specific to certain configurations. Improving its cloud capabilities could also be beneficial.
Aaron Cutshall - PeerSpot reviewer
Used for data modeling and has a scripting language to write your own scripts
The solution has streamlined our data modeling processes quite a bit. It's a central focus in our data modeling and data cataloging efforts. The tool's reverse engineering capability to bring in existing database structures and create models from them has benefitted our data architecture needs. With the tool's data dictionary capability, we're able to maintain consistency in our models, name use, and actual data domains. The solution's reverse engineering helps with understanding legacy databases. In fact, I've been asked to reverse-engineer several more legacy databases so that we can have them modeled and cataloged. The solution is deployed on the cloud server, but it’s only within our network. The solution has a lot of capabilities. I like the fact that it has a scripting language that allows you to automate and write your own scripts. I think that's been a big bonus for us. I highly recommend the solution because of its capability for logical models, where you can put your business definitions and logic. While less expensive, some other tools can't do that. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
35%
Educational Organization
8%
University
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aqua Data Studio?
The price is okay. The license we require is for a couple of users who connect directly. There are ten customers. I rate the product’s pricing a nine out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expen...
What needs improvement with Aqua Data Studio?
It's a very generic tool and could be more specific for certain types of DBMS. While it does have some specific tooling, like for Oracle, there are features for certain databases that can't be foun...
What is your primary use case for Aqua Data Studio?
Some use the solution as a day-to-day tool for querying databases to have information.
What needs improvement with IDERA ER/Studio?
Since the solution was originally developed in the eighties and nineties and hasn't changed much since then, it could use an overhaul. The solution is not so strong at creating modeling views and d...
 

Also Known As

IDERA Aqua Data Studio, IDERA ADS, AquaFold
IDERA ER Studio, ER/Studio, ER/Studio Enterprise Team Edition
 

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

RBS; HSBC; ADP; American Medical Association; Indoff Incorporated; Origami-Analytics LLC; MP2 Energy; ALI' SuperMercati S.P.A.; HRS Hotel Reservation; Continuum Media Group LLC; Tegsoft; City Chain; Unifar, S.A. de C.V. Farmacias San Pablo; Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.; Moran,Freddy; GHM-ECLATEC; SEGECO; CenturyLink; WebChronic LLC; Duke University; Mississippi College; Haney Truck Lines, Inc.; Blackleaf Solutions, LLC; LivePerson, Inc.; Croatian Post; Exceptional Innovation; XLSure Software; Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.; IIUG; Agero, Inc.; CrossTrackr, Inc.; Fox Chase Cancer Center; Cervello; Dataimagenes SAC; Indoff Incorporated; ARS Altmann AG; Queiroz Galvao Exploracao E Producao; Naver; Troy University; Ara Altstoff Recycling Austria Ag; MODUS; Natixis Global Asset Management; Topdragon; 2opus GmbH; Flanker Consulting, LLC; ANAQUA; Technical Synergy; MDO - Mercury Database Object; Data Futures; Kaiser Permanente; Mophilly; Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium; Duke University; LeanDev SE; Lisa Spa; Hoteli Bernardin d.d.; UNI; Seasons Healthcare Management; Comcast Corporation; Deutsche Bank AG
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