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SQLTools

Free#48 of 53 in Database Client Software

SQLTools: A focused, free Oracle client for Windows-based SQL and PL/SQL work. Ranked #48 of 53 in Database Client Software by our editors (4.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for oracle users wanting a lightweight Windows client.

4.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Oracle users wanting a lightweight Windows client
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Deployment
Desktop
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source with Oracle database connectivity
- SQL and PL/SQL editing, autocomplete, formatting, and execution
- Object browsing, result pivoting, export, and query history
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop application
- Requires a compatible installed Oracle Client
- Focused on Oracle and SQL workflows rather than visual query design

Our verdict on SQLTools

SQLTools is a lightweight Windows desktop client for Oracle databases, aimed at users who want a focused environment for SQL and PL/SQL work. It combines Oracle connection management with statement execution, a database object browser, autocomplete, formatting, a PL/SQL code outline, query history, and result grids. It supports Oracle 11g, 12c, and 19c databases, and is available in 32-bit and 64-bit builds. Its portable design also allows it to run without installation, including from removable media.

The editor and database navigation tools form the core of the product. Users can execute SQL and PL/SQL statements, inspect database objects, load DDL, look up objects, run quick queries, and retrieve object counts. Query results appear in a data grid with pivoting and export to text, HTML, and SQL. These features suit developers and database professionals who prefer direct SQL work while still needing browsing and result-management utilities around the editor. Query history adds a practical way to revisit earlier work within the desktop workflow.

SQLTools is most suitable when Oracle is the required database and Windows is the target platform. The compatible Oracle Client requirement adds a dependency to setup, although the portable distribution can simplify how the application is moved or launched. Its scope is deliberately narrow: it does not extend beyond Oracle connectivity, and its workflow is centered on SQL and PL/SQL rather than visual query design. Choose it for a free, open-source Oracle client with a compact feature set; choose another database client when cross-platform access, broader database support, or a visual query workflow matters.

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SQLTools pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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SQLTools fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Deployment	Desktop
Database support	Oracle
SSH tunneling	Not verified
Data editing	Not verified
Visual query builder	Not verified
Result export formats	text, html, sql
Query history	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	sqltools.net
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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