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Aqua Data Studio vs Toad Data Modeler comparison

IDERA and Quest Software are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. IDERA is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0, while Quest Software is ranked #11 with an average rating of 9.3. IDERA holds a 2.8% mindshare in DDM, compared to Quest Software’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IDERA users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.
Aqua Data Studio
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100% willing to recommend
Toad Data Modeler
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94% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Aqua Data Studio
Ranking in Database Development and Management
14th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Toad Data Modeler
Ranking in Database Development and Management
11th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Aqua Data Studio is 2.8%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Toad Data Modeler is 3.6%, up from 1.8% 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.
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Javid Ur Rahaman - PeerSpot reviewer
It provides us with support for Oracle RAC HA, allowing us to manage and maintain our database health
It provides us with support for Oracle RAC, allowing us to manage and maintain our database health. We used this product in the trial edition to check RAC support with Oracle 12c to 19c Database, and it has given great results. We will recommend this option to all our new clients.
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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"It can be used with many DBMSs and is very practical and user-friendly."
"The feature I really like is the graphical part, especially the control of the relationships."
"I found all features valuable and necessary in Toad Data Modeler, particularly how good the solution is for modeling, database schema generation, and database re-engineering. I also found Toad Data Modeler straightforward to use."
"Auto-complete is the best feature of the solution."
"It is not feasible for small businesses. It is not used in a small company."
 

Cons

"Improving its cloud capabilities could also be beneficial."
"The product should provide better debugging features."
"What could be improved in Toad Data Modeler is stability and the complex setup."
"It is not feasible for small businesses. It is not used in a small company."
"When updating a model after generating a schema, if only a few tables are imported, the tool assumes you want to delete the rest, which is cumbersome."
"Many users don't know how to add licensing to Toad, or where it is shown, so they could make that easier."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Though I'm not involved in the licensing for Toad Data Modeler, I believe it's per user and not cheap."
"Price-wise, the lesser it is, the better it is for me, especially in Egypt. I think that the licensing cost ranges from 1,000 to 9,000. Also, it includes maintenance and support for a year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
35%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Insurance Company
5%
Government
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

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...
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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...
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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.
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What do you like most about Toad Data Modeler?
Auto-complete is the best feature of the solution.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Toad Data Modeler?
Considering its functionality, I would rate its pricing as a seven out of ten. It could be cheaper yet is still pretty good.
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What needs improvement with Toad Data Modeler?
1) When updating a model after generating a schema, if only a few tables are imported, the tool assumes you want to delete the rest. If you have a large model, you repeatedly have to clarify that y...
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Also Known As

IDERA Aqua Data Studio, IDERA ADS, AquaFold
Toad
 

Overview

Aqua Data Studio helps database developers and administrators, and data and business analysts to manage data platforms and data, and visually analyze data. Unlike its competition, it provides a unique combination of a full-featured database IDE and visual analytics, the broadest range of native data sources, versatile import and export, advanced SQL query development and optimization, extensive comparison of databases and data, and powerful team collaboration.

IDERA

Toad Data Modeler helps you create high-quality data models. This data modeling tool enables you to easily deploy accurate changes to data structures across more than 20 different platforms.

Quest Software
 

Sample Customers

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