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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (49.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase
No pricing available
Navicat Premium
Star Rating
(53)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase
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Star Rating
(256)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SQL DeveloperSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SQL Developer excels in its Query Language capabilities, scoring 9.2, which reviewers mention allows for complex queries with ease. In contrast, Navicat Premium achieves a perfect score of 10.0, with users praising its intuitive interface for writing and executing SQL queries.
- Reviewers mention that Navicat Premium shines in Data Migration, scoring 9.7, with users highlighting its seamless transfer of data between different database systems. SQL Developer, while competent at 8.7, is noted by users as being less user-friendly in this area.
- G2 users report that SQL Developer has a strong Data Dictionary feature, scoring 9.0, which helps in understanding database structures. However, Navicat Premium, with a score of 8.9, is noted for its comprehensive documentation that some users find more accessible.
- Users on G2 mention that Navicat Premium's Backup and Recovery features are superior, scoring 9.4, with reviewers appreciating the ease of setting up automated backups. SQL Developer, at 8.3, is seen as less robust in this area, with users expressing a desire for more straightforward backup options.
- Reviewers say that both products offer solid User Access Control features, with both scoring 9.2. However, users report that Navicat Premium provides a more intuitive interface for managing user permissions, making it easier for administrators to set up and modify access levels.
- Users report that SQL Developer has a slightly lower score in Ease of Setup at 8.9 compared to Navicat Premium's 9.4. Reviewers mention that Navicat's installation process is more straightforward, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to get started quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Navicat Premium
Navicat Premium 17 Perpetual License
$1,599.00
1 User License With One-Time Purchase
Navicat Perpetual Licenses allow you to use the version you purchased for a lifetime, the application never expires. And the costs will be lessened over time. When purchasing 5 or more perpetual licenses at a time, you will enjoy a 15% (or more) volume discount.
- https://navicat.com/en/download/navicat-premium
SQL Developer
No pricing availableFree Trial
Navicat Premium
Free Trial is available
SQL Developer
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
51
8.9
200
Ease of Use
8.7
51
8.5
201
Ease of Setup
9.4
20
8.9
64
Ease of Admin
8.9
19
8.1
56
Quality of Support
8.1
41
8.2
163
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
16
8.8
50
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
50
8.0
194
Features by Category
Management
9.7
6
9.0
46
8.9
6
8.6
48
10.0
6
9.2
53
9.7
6
9.0
46
8.6
6
8.6
47
Maintenance
9.7
6
8.8
48
9.4
6
8.4
49
9.4
6
8.3
49
Security
8.6
6
8.5
46
9.2
6
9.1
47
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Navicat Premium and SQL Developer are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
Navicat Premium is categorized as SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
SQL Developer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Navicat Premium
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SQL Developer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
20.8%
Computer Software
11.3%
Program Development
9.4%
Internet
9.4%
Computer Games
5.7%
Other
43.4%
Information Technology and Services
30.6%
Computer Software
16.9%
Financial Services
7.0%
Banking
4.5%
Telecommunications
4.1%
Other
36.8%
Discussions
Is navicat premium's license used in different platforms?
1 Comment
PS
Cross-platform licensing is available since Version 12! Your version 12 license key can be used on either platform - Windows / macOS / Linux.
To switch...Read more
How do I contact the app team when I face problems?
1 Comment
SB
Hi James,
I’m a research analyst at G2 for the education industry. Thanks for your question.
This isn’t exactly a support community, but Navicat does...Read more
Can you use it to link the database to the interface?
1 Comment
RG
Hi Daniel,
Navicat Premium is a multi-connection Database Development and Administration tool that allows you to connect to up to 7 databases from a...Read more
Do you plan to develop multi-filter features (ie creating multiple filters, and using them when it is needed)?
1 Comment
AB
SQL training in pune
This put up is going to be constrained to solely SQL Server Table Columns and solely Extended Properties named MS_Description....Read more
What is SQL Developer used for?
1 Comment
RG
SQL Developer provides powerful editors for working with SQL, PL/SQL, Stored procedures and XML.Read more
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