Eclipse SQL Explorer vs PL/SQL Developer

Eclipse SQL Explorer

Description: Eclipse SQL Explorer is a free, open-source SQL client that allows you to connect to databases, browse and modify data, write SQL statements, visualize query results, and more. It integrates with the Eclipse IDE.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

PL/SQL Developer

Description: PL/SQL Developer is an integrated development environment focused on developing PL/SQL applications in Oracle databases. It provides an editor, debugger, profiler, schema browser, and other tools for coding, testing, and optimizing PL/SQL.

Type: software

Eclipse SQL Explorer Features

• Connect to various databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, etc.
• Write, edit, and execute SQL queries
• Visualize query results in a table
• Browse and modify database schema and data
• Support for DDL statements like CREATE, ALTER, DROP, etc.
• Code completion and syntax highlighting for SQL
• Database administration tools for managing users, roles, etc.
• Export query results to CSV or XML
• Plugin architecture to extend functionality

PL/SQL Developer Features

• PL/SQL Editor with syntax highlighting and code insight
• Debugger for stepping through code
• DB Browser for exploring database objects
• DBMS Output window for viewing messages
• Schema Browser for viewing object dependencies
• Code Snippet Library for reusing code snippets
• Code Templates for quickly inserting code constructs
• Code Refactoring for renaming identifiers
• Version Control Integration
• Unit Testing tools

Eclipse SQL Explorer

• Free

PL/SQL Developer

• Not listed