How to download Toad for Oracle

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Oracle Database user, Toad® for Oracle is a must-have tool. Widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive database management solutions available, Toad for Oracle is trusted by developers and DBAs for its power, flexibility, and ease of use.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through:

Choosing the right Toad for Oracle edition
Obtaining licenses options
Downloading the installer
Installing the software
Verifying your installation

The latest version is available for download from our Download page.

Available Editions

Toad for Oracle includes several related tools based on your selected edition – Base, Pro, Pro DB Admin, Xpert, Developer or DBA:

Toad Data Modeler
SQL Optimizer for Oracle
Code Tester for Oracle
Spotlight on Oracle
Benchmark Factory for Oracle Database

Which edition is right for you? View our documentation for full comparison of features and included components: Toad Subscription and Toad Non-Subscription.

📌Toad is available for both Windows and macOS.

Licensing Options

Toad for Oracle is available through:

Subscription Licenses – Purchase directly from online shop
Non-Subscription Licenses
Custom Solutions

Contact our team for licensing questions, personalized assistance or product demos.

Step-by-Step: Downloading the Installer

Follow these steps to download the correct installer:

Visit the Download page.
Select your edition: Toad for Oracle, Toad for Oracle Subscription, Toad for Oracle on Mac, Toad for Oracle on Mac Subscription
Choose the installer type that matches your deployment needs – see below matrix.
Log in and register your license to access the installer. For more details see My Account page.

Installer Options

When downloading Toad, several installers can be presented:

Edition & OS	Installer Type	Description
Non-Subscription Windows	Web	Downloads only components tied to your license key. Ideal for selective installs.
	Full	Downloads all products. Recommended for enterprise setups.
	Standalone MSI	MSI format for deploying specific components across multiple machines. Supports silent installs.
Subscription Windows	Toad Standalone	Downloads all products and only installs Toad. After installation, Toad automatically detects additional entitled components, and installed as needed.
macOS	Toad Standalone	Downloads Toad on Mac.

⚠️Note: Non-subscription installers will require license key entry during installation. Subscription editions automatically provision license entitlement by logging into the product.

Add-Ons

OS	Add-Ons	Installer Type	Description
Windows	Erwin Data Modeler Lite for Oracle	Standalone	Downloads erwin Data Modeler Lite for Oracle. For Toad for Oracle DBA with erwin Edition license holders.
	Toad Data Studio	Standalone	Downloads Toad Data Studio as a free cross-platform development tool.

Before You Install

Before installing, check system requirements for OS, memory, and storage. Requirements may vary by edition. Always review the latest Release Notes.

Installation Toad and setup your environment

Watch this installation video for a quick tutorial.

For Windows Users

Toad supports clientless database connections — no Oracle client needed.
If required, install a compatible Oracle Instant Client. See our blog or KB article or for setup instructions.

For Mac Users

Toad comes bundled with Oracle client versions 19.3 and 23.7.
Toad for Mac also supports clientless connections.

Try Toad for Free

Get started with a 30-day free trial of Toad for Oracle:

Visit the Trial Page and accept the terms.
Receive your download link via email.
Choose between Windows or Mac versions.
Optional add-ons like Erwin Data Modeler
Once installed, enter your profile info to activate the trial.

Verify Installation

After installation, test your setup by connecting to an Oracle database. Watch this verification video to ensure everything is working correctly.

You’re all set! 🎉

You’ve successfully downloaded, installed, and launched Toad for Oracle. Whether you’re evaluating the trial or setting up an enterprise deployment, this guide covered:

Choosing the right edition
Obtaining a license
Selecting the installer type
Installing and connecting Toad to your database

For additional support, videos, and best practices, visit the Quest Support Portal and product page.

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