Toad for SQL Server 6.8.0 Freeware version suddenly asking for a license key

Beta 7.x was posted a week ago:

I see that it was posted in the main Toad for SQL Server forum instead of the Beta forum, which may have caused some to miss the post...

Rich

I guess I should specify that I am more interested in an update for the freeware version, which is what I am using. What is the major difference between the beta build and the freeware build if I may ask?

I'm also more interested in the normal "freeware version" of Toad for SQLServer. Is there any news on that?
thank you

Same here. My trial version ending in 10 days and I would like to know when the new freeware will be released ?

Thanks

Hi @Debbie_Peabody, @Ondrej.Zizka,
is there any news about the availability for regular freeware version of Toad for SQL Server?

thank you
luca

It will be released mid April along with Toad for SQL Server 7.0.3.

I see that the freeware version is still not working

Trial versions don’t work any more, no new freeware version released - is there an update please Quest?

Free does not mean that it can stop working suddenly ..

I was happy to use Toad ( not free ) in the previous place I worked in ..
But today, in my new job, there is no option to get the paying one ... and so I was really happy to use the free version ... and really bored today ( since 2-3 months ) as my work was relying on queries and working in toad to browse the database

I'm trying to find another tool ... no other choice :frowning:

Hello,

Is there any update on the freeware release plan?
The Beta version is expiring on March 30, 2019..

Appreciate a response from the team..

Hi,

we have send out a beta build which expire in Apr 21, 2019 before.
you can download from website: Toad for SQL Server Beta build 7.0.2.615 is now available

Thanks,
Michael

I am using 6.8.2.9 Freeware. I am changing my computer date to 1.1.2019 before starting TOAD. Then I don't close it. I feel bad things about the future of freeware edition.

Perhaps you need to look at the history of this product. I've used TOAD since the days of Jim McDaniel (aka TOADman) producing the freeware/shareware version of TOAD. When it become too much for him to maintain it was acquired by Quest but with the understanding that they would always produce a freeware version.
Maybe my memory is rusty on this point but Jim works for Quest so he may be able to confirm or not that a freeware version should be available.
But I take your point that there is no such thing as a free lunch.

We have now posted a new Version of Freeware. Toad for SQL Server 7.0.3.32. I am posting this two weeks earlier than the normal GA so you can have access. The release notes will be updated when the commercial version is released on April 15th.

Sorry for the long delay. It won't happen again. We do intend to support Freeware.

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Many thanks Debbie. It's much appreciated that Quest still support the freeware version.
Umm. Maybe it's time for me to get the chequebook(90's reference) out and buy a licence.
Jim

The commitment to continuing the freeware version of Toad is appreciated. As was the direction to use the beta during the freeware 'hiccup'. Thank you.

Really appreciated Debbie
thank you
luca

Due to the commitment and effort made to support the Freeware version of TOAD I have finally bit the bullet and actually purchased a licence. :grinning:

Sounds good to me:+1::heart_eyes:

Hi Debbie,

Today I also started Toad freeware and it asked me for a license key.
So I uninstalled version 7.0 and I downloaded from your website version 7.1.2

However when I start Toad Freeware 7.1.2 it still asks me for the license key????

Can you help me?

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Edited 10 minutes later.

Just after registering to this website and posting this reply, I tried it again and it started up??

No idea what happened, but I am glad it starts up.

Kind regards,

Clemens Linders