My current version of freeware 6.3.3.1 will run out in ~10 days. I’m trying to download the latest version but can not find the proper link. Can someone please direct me to the proper link for the freeware 32 bit community edition?
Thanks in advance
You should be able to download the freeware version from:
https://www.toadworld.com/download/toad-data-modeler/freeware
Thanks Jeff. I think I downloaded a full 64 bit version. It wasn’t the page you have provided, but did say I would have 30 day trial then revert to a free version.
I will uninstall what I did and go to the 32 bit version in your link. The page set up is different than it has been previously for explicit freeware download.
Thank you for the prompt assistance.
Hello,
from version 6.4 there is only one 32/64-bit installer for trial/freeware version. When the trial key is expired TDM will switch to the freeware mode automatically.
Dave
I have the same issue once again. My freeware Toad Data Modeler expires Oct 2021 (8days). I am trying to download the latest freeware and continue. I have downloaded using the link from Jeff above and when I go thru the install it says that version expired a few months ago. I have tried both 32 and 64 bit. I don't get an install dialog as such, but a Repair or Remove option?? Is there something new in freeware that I am not aware of?
I am a retired database person who participates in Access forums. I find the freeware version useful and helpful in responding to forums posts. Can someone advise on getting continued use of the freeware version? Direct link to community or to the proper download.
Any advice appreciated.
Thank you
jack/orangeCat
Hi orange Cat,
I recieved a few day ago email from quest, that Toad Data Modeler freeware is ending. So you need to pay a commercial license. All TDM freeware versions has a timebomb, so after some period it is not possible to run it without license key. If you have license key, you can use it in your freeware version and you will get commercial version.
Daril
Thanks for the info Petr/Daril. When I first downloaded TDM freeware, I recall an article by one of the Toad Data Modeler/Quest people that there would always be a free version. It would be restricted in function and capacity, but it would always be there. Seems times have changed. I used to use the community edition of Erwin when I retired (2007) and then it was removed(~2015). That's when I found the TDM freeware and it has been helpful even though I use it quite infrequently. I have used it to assist Access forum members with data base and design. Sad to see this freeware being withdrawn.
orangeCat/jack
Here's an update @ 24 Sep 2021 from my chat with Petra of Quest
I just checked our website and we still have option for freeware version, you can download it from this link toadworld.com/products/downloads
Petra
I explained my situation and the freeware version I have been using:
I am using the freeware version of TDM 7.3.0.252. It is limited in function and capacity. I believe it can handle 25 entities - so limited in scope. As I recall, you download TDM and after 30 days it reverts to the limited freewware version that has a 1 year life( 365 days before expiring). Just saw your message. I'll try again. Thank you
Me
Petra's response:
Or you can download the trial version with all functionalities from this link Toad Data Modeler | Free Trial and it will last for 30 days
Sure, it was my pleasure to help 
Petra
Neither of the links led to a successful installation. I get the same Repair or Remove popup. But, bottom line is that the Quest reps still say the freeware is available for download.
orangeCat/jack
Erwin's pricing isn't exactly retiree-friendly. 
The community edition of Erwin, like the Freeware edition of TDM was free -typically had to be renewed annually. But both these "community"/"limited functionality" products have been terminated. Totally agree that ErWin and TDM are cost prohibitive for a retiree who dabbles in various database/data model forums.
orangcat/jack
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I can manage the TDM cost, although I need real Postgres 12 support, but the ERWIN price looks like a (bad) joke, and—this is the really funny part—the ERWIN documentation only shows support through PG 11.
PG released v14 last month.
Appears we have different needs. I wanted a simple tool to help with logical and physical data models when responding to posters on a few database forums. I worked several years in database and data management and we used ErWin. I've been retired 14 years and for most of the time (up to 2016 or so) I used the community edition of ErWin. When it was made no longer available, I looked around for other options. I found the Toad Data Modeler freeware and used it up until earlier this year. Since the software was only used about 10 times per year, and only to assist others on forums who were learning or who had difficulties with data structures/normalization and modeling generally, it makes no sense to buy a full function product. I am volunteering some time to help others with concepts or options. I am not building, maintaining or selling anything.
You seem to have a need for a product capable of supporting Postgres 12. If TDM works for you, and since you are participating in a TOAD forum, why not discuss options with TOAD.
Good luck
orangeCat/jack