Yes. You can get SQL Developer directly from this page without creating an Oracle account. No login required — click the button and the download starts immediately.
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The best free SQL client for Windows 10 and Windows 11. No Oracle account needed, no login required. Get started managing your databases in minutes.
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Download SQL Developer — Choose Your Version
Select the right download option for your system
Download SQL Developer Portable — No Java Needed
SQL Developer is a fully portable application. The package includes a bundled JDK, so you don't need Java installed. Just extract the .zip to any folder — even a USB drive — and run it directly.
- Bundled JDK: Java 17 included — no separate download required
- Run from USB: Use it on any Windows PC without installing
- No admin rights: Works in restricted environments
- Clean uninstall: Delete the folder and it's gone
Download SQL Developer Without Oracle Account
Unlike Oracle's official site, you can get SQL Developer here without creating an account. No login required — just click the button without signing up, entering your email, or providing personal information.
Free for personal projects or commercial work. No trial, no feature gates, no expiration.
Download SQL Developer and Connect to Your Database
Connecting to MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server takes under a minute. Follow these steps:
- Open SQL Developer and click the green + icon in the Connections panel
- Select your database type — Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or SQLite
- Enter connection details: hostname, port, username, and password
- Click Test to verify, then Connect
Default ports: Oracle 1521, MySQL 3306,
PostgreSQL 5432, SQL Server 1433. For SQLite, just browse to your .db file.
Download SQL Developer — System Requirements
Check your system meets these requirements
Operating System
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Windows 11
Processor
64-bit Intel or AMD
Any modern CPU
Memory (RAM)
4GB minimum
8GB recommended
Disk Space
500MB free
for download
Java
JDK 11+
Included in download
Display
1280 x 720
minimum resolution
Download SQL Developer and Install on Windows
SQL Developer comes as a portable offline installer — just extract and run. No internet connection needed after the initial download.
- Download using the button above
- Extract the contents to any folder on your computer (e.g.,
C:\sqldeveloper) - Run
sqldeveloper.exefrom the extracted folder - Connect to your database — Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or SQLite
That's it. No installer wizard, no registry changes, no admin permissions required. To uninstall, simply delete the folder.
Download SQL Developer vs DBeaver vs Toad
See how SQL Developer compares to other SQL clients
| Feature | SQL Developer | DBeaver | Toad | SSMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to use | ✓ | ✓ | Paid | ✓ |
| No account required | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Oracle support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| MySQL support | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| PostgreSQL support | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| SQL Server support | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Offline installer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Visual query builder | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ER diagrams | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
Download SQL Developer 24.3 — Latest Features
Version 24.3 includes these new features and improvements:
New
AI-assisted SQL code completion for faster query writing
New
Built-in support for MariaDB connections
Improved
Faster startup and reduced memory usage on Windows 11
Improved
Updated query editor with better syntax highlighting for PostgreSQL and MySQL
Fix
Resolved SSH tunnel disconnection issues on long-running sessions
Fix
Fixed CSV export encoding for international character sets
Download SQL Developer for DBAs, Developers & Analysts
The right tool for your database work
SQL Developer for Database Administrators
Monitor performance, manage users and permissions, run maintenance tasks, and handle backups across Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
SQL Developer for Backend Developers
Write and test SQL queries, debug stored procedures, and inspect table structures while building applications.
SQL Developer for Data Analysts
Run ad-hoc queries, export to CSV and Excel, and explore large datasets with built-in filtering and sorting.
SQL Developer for Students
Learn SQL with a professional tool at no cost. Connect to SQLite for local projects or remote databases for coursework.
Download SQL Developer Won't Start? Troubleshooting Guide
If the application won't start, most issues are resolved in seconds. Here are common problems and solutions:
- "Java not found" error: Make sure you get the version with bundled JDK from this page, or set
JAVA_HOMEin your system environment variables. - Won't open on Windows 11: Right-click
sqldeveloper.exe, select Properties, enable "Run as administrator" under Compatibility. - "Connection refused": Verify the database is running and your firewall allows the port (1521, 3306, 5432, or 1433).
- Slow startup: Edit
ide\bin\ide.confand set-Xmx2048mor-Xmx4096mfor more memory. - Blank screen: Delete
AppData\Roaming\SQL Developerto reset settings, then restart.
Download SQL Developer — Previous Versions
Need an older version? Previous releases available here
Download SQL Developer — FAQ
Common questions about getting SQL Developer
Yes. SQL Developer supports Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 — both fully supported. You get a 64-bit application that runs natively on modern Windows.
Yes. SQL Developer is completely free for personal and commercial use. There are no trial periods, no feature restrictions — get it at no cost.
Yes. SQL Developer comes as a standalone offline installer (.zip file). After downloading,
extract it and run sqldeveloper.exe. No internet needed after the initial download.
SQL Developer supports Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, SQLite, and MariaDB. You can connect to and manage all these databases from a single interface.
No. The download includes a bundled JDK 17, so you do not need Java installed on your
system. Extract the .zip file and run sqldeveloper.exe directly.
Right-click sqldeveloper.exe, go to Properties, and enable "Run as administrator"
under the Compatibility tab. Also check that your antivirus is not blocking the executable.
If you see a blank screen, delete the AppData\Roaming\SQL Developer folder to reset settings.
Yes. SQL Developer is fully portable. You can run it from any folder or USB drive without installing. No registry changes, no admin permissions needed. To uninstall, simply delete the folder.
Yes, you can download SQL Developer completely free. No payment required, no trial period, no feature restrictions. SQL Developer is free for both personal and commercial use.
SQL Developer is free to download and install. If you need Oracle Database itself, Oracle offers Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) which is also free. SQL Developer works with Oracle XE, as well as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and SQLite.
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