Boost the efficiency of your database development and administration with KeepTool’s powerful Oracle Database Tools.
Developed by database professionals for database professionals, KeepTool has been trusted by developers, administrators, and application support teams for more than 20 years. Guided by continuous customer feedback, we refine and enhance our tools with every release—ensuring you always benefit from intuitive solutions that make your work faster, easier, and more productive.
Our free edition includes Hora Free, a streamlined version of our flagship tool. Ideal for occasional users and consultants, it provides the essential features for quick data browsing, ad hoc queries, and everyday Oracle tasks—absolutely free.
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Our most popular edition combines Hora, the flagship database tool, with SQL Editor, DB Doc, and Reverse DB. Designed for both developers and DBAs, it delivers intuitive database management, documentation, and reporting—all in one package at the best price/performance ratio.
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Our most advanced edition combines all Professional tools with DB Compare, ER Diagrammer, and PL/SQL Debugger. Designed for enterprise environments and consultants alike, it delivers powerful features for development, troubleshooting, and database maintenance—the complete Oracle toolkit without compromise.
Learn moreBuilding reliable Oracle database applications requires the right tools at every stage of the process. From the first data model to ongoing maintenance, developers need solutions that simplify complex tasks, save time, and ensure consistent quality.
That’s where KeepTool comes in.
Managing Oracle databases can be complex, from user roles and privileges to performance optimization and system security. Database administrators need tools that not only handle everyday tasks but also support advanced system management with ease.
That’s exactly what KeepTool delivers.
Database applications often have limited options for analysis and reporting. For supervisors who need deeper insights, faster answers, and more flexibility, the right tools make all the difference.
That’s why KeepTool is the perfect partner.
01 Sep 2025
01 Sep 2025
This release focuses on usability, compatibility, and security improvements. Exception handling has been streamlined with smarter error dialogs and direct links for quick troubleshooting. The Connect dialog is now safer with Unicode enabled by default. Support has been added for Oracle schema annotations (23ai / 19.28), and adjustments ensure smooth operation on Oracle Autonomous Database (ADB) where access to certain dictionary views is restricted. Finally, the update includes the latest Wibu CodeMeter runtime 8.40, strengthening security and stability—especially for network license servers.
10 Apr 2025
This release introduces greater compatibility, usability, and security. SQL*Plus users benefit from automatic splitting of long spatial INSERT statements, while new CDB enhancements make it easier to compare properties and monitor tablespace usage. Cross-platform development is expanded with DDL generation for Microsoft SQL Server, and dialogs for column ordering, script generation, and master/detail views now include clearer formatting, tooltips, and column comments. Users can also define custom replacement expressions in DML scripts, apply schema prefix options consistently, and enjoy improved performance with faster rendering. Finally, the update delivers the latest Wibu CodeMeter Runtime 8.30a for enhanced security and stability.
For us as DB Admins HORA provides everything we need for our daily work! Particularly noteworthy is the competent and fast support by KeepTool.
IT SAP-Basis, GLOBUS SB-Warenhaus Holding GmbH & Co. KG
I’ve been using KeepTool’s HORA for many years especially for evaluations and database checks. The software is very reliable, the support always competent and reaction times are very short – conclusion: highly recommended.
Business Application Responsible, Deutsche Transalpine Oelleitung GmbH
Since version 3.0 (end of the 90’s) I work almost daily with HORA. With this “all-in-one” application all my needs regarding development, operation and support are perfectly covered. Many thanks, KeepTool!
ICT Operations, Europäische Reiseversicherung ERV
