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, Professional, Pro DB Admin, Xpert Plus, Developer Pus, DBA Plus or RAC Exadata DBA Plus:
- 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 Editions Functional Matrix.
📌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 platform requirements – Window or Mac.
- Log in and register your license to access the installer. For more details see My Account page.
Installer Options
As of Toad for Oracle 2025R3 release, a single installer can be used for all users regardless for licensing model – non-subscription, subscription or trial. Choose the Windows EXE binary for Windows machine and macOS PKG file macOS machines.
The MSI installer can be extracted from the EXE installer for deploying specific components across multiple machines supporting silent installs. See KB Article 4381241.
For previous versions of Toad, when downloading Toad, several installers can be presented. See KB Article 4232416.
| Edition & OS | Installer Type | Description |
| Toad for Oracle 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. | |
| Toad for Oracle Subscription Windows | Toad Standalone | Downloads all products and only installs Toad. After installation, Toad automatically detects additional entitled components, and installed as needed. |
| Toad for Oracle on 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. |
| Mac | SQL Optimizer for Oracle on Mac | Standalone | Downloads SQL Optimizer for Oracle on Mac Edition. |
| Windows | 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.
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 SQL Optimizer on Mac Edition.
- Once installed, enter your profile information 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.
What’s Next?
- Explore all Toad for Oracle editions
- Download your trial version
- Buy or request pricing
- Access product support
- Join the Toad World Forum
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