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DBeaver Community can replace Oracle SQL Developer for most everyday tasks: connecting to Oracle databases, writing and running SQL/PLSQL, browsing schemas, and editing data. It works on Linux, is free, and supports multiple database types, making it useful for developers who work with several DBMSs. It is best suited for users who need a single tool for many databases and are comfortable using a more generic IDE; it may not be ideal for those who rely heavily on Oracle‑specific debugging or advanced migration features.

Funktionsabdeckung80%
Lizenz
Apache-2.0
Preis
Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version
26.2.3 (18. Oktober 2026)
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General overview

Was gleich funktioniert

  • Both are Java‑based, cross‑platform IDEs that support Oracle database connections and allow SQL query editing with syntax highlighting.
  • Both provide a metadata browser to view tables, views, procedures, and other schema objects.
  • Both support running SQL scripts and viewing result sets in a grid.
  • Both allow multiple database connections in a single workspace.
  • Both are free to use for the community edition.

Was anders ist

  • DBeaver is a general multi‑database tool, while Oracle SQL Developer is Oracle‑centric and includes Oracle‑specific features such as PL/SQL debugging, migration wizards, and Oracle Enterprise Manager integration.
  • Oracle SQL Developer has built‑in migration tools for moving data and schemas from other databases into Oracle; DBeaver does not provide these specialized migration wizards.
  • Oracle SQL Developer supports Oracle Application Express (APEX) development; DBeaver does not.
  • DBeaver’s ER diagram generation is generic, whereas Oracle SQL Developer offers more detailed Oracle‑specific diagramming options.
  • Oracle SQL Developer is tightly integrated with Oracle’s Java SDK and may require specific Java versions; DBeaver is bundled with its own Java runtime, simplifying installation on Linux.

Ihre Oracle SQL Developer-Dateien öffnen

Oracle SQL Developer uses proprietary .xml and .sql files for projects and wizards. DBeaver does not natively import these files. You can export SQL scripts and schema objects from Oracle SQL Developer as plain SQL or CSV and then import them into DBeaver, but project‑level settings and migration scripts cannot be transferred directly.

Von Oracle SQL Developer zu DBeaver Community wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

  1. Install DBeaver Community from your distribution’s package manager or Flathub.
  2. Launch DBeaver and add a new Oracle connection: choose JDBC driver, enter host, port, SID/Service Name, username, and password.
  3. Test the connection; if it fails, install the Oracle Instant Client libraries required by the JDBC driver.
  4. Use the Data Transfer wizard to export tables or schemas from Oracle SQL Developer as SQL or CSV, then import them into DBeaver using the Import Data feature.
  5. Recreate any PL/SQL procedures or triggers by copying the source code from Oracle SQL Developer and executing it in DBeaver’s SQL editor.

Wichtige Funktionen von DBeaver Community

  • Unterstützt MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite und viele andere Datenbanken
  • Universeller SQL-Editor mit Syntaxhervorhebung und Autovervollständigung
  • Visuelles Datenraster zum Anzeigen und Bearbeiten von Tabelleninhalten
  • ER-Diagrammerstellung zur Visualisierung von Datenbankschemata
  • Werkzeuge zum Importieren und Exportieren von Daten im CSV-, XML- und JSON-Format
  • Integrierter Metadatenbrowser für Tabellen, Ansichten und Prozeduren
  • Unterstützung für mehrere Datenbankverbindungen in einem Arbeitsbereich
  • Plugin-Architektur zur Erweiterung der Funktionalität durch zusätzliche Treiber

DBeaver Community unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub io.dbeaver.DBeaverCommunity
Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S dbeaver

Häufige Fragen

Does DBeaver support PL/SQL debugging like Oracle SQL Developer?

No, DBeaver does not provide a PL/SQL debugger. You can execute PL/SQL blocks and view results, but debugging with breakpoints and step execution is only available in Oracle SQL Developer.

Can I use DBeaver to migrate data from MySQL to Oracle?

DBeaver can transfer data between databases via the Data Transfer wizard, but it lacks the specialized Oracle migration wizards that handle schema conversion and data type mapping found in Oracle SQL Developer.

Is DBeaver suitable for large Oracle databases?

Yes, DBeaver can connect to large Oracle databases, but performance may depend on the JDBC driver and network latency. For very large data sets, consider using Oracle SQL Developer or dedicated ETL tools.

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