ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL

Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL is a high-performance connectivity tool with enterprise-level features for accessing PostgreSQL databases from ODBC-compliant BI, ETL, reporting, and analytics tools on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, macOS, and Linux. It fully supports standard ODBC API functions and data types and enables easy and secure access to live PostgreSQL data from anywhere.

How Does Devart ODBC Driver Stack Up Against Database Vendor Driver?

Features
Devart ODBC Driver
Database Vendor Driver
ODBC 3.52 compliant driver
Yes
Yes
Direct connection to data source without client software
Yes
No
Full compliance with ODBC API and data types
Yes
No
SSL-protected communication
Yes
Yes
SSH-protected communication
Yes
No
HTTPS Proxy communication
Yes
No
Compatibility with the latest server versions
Yes
Yes
Verified compatibility with multiple BI and ETL tools
Yes
No
Fast parallel bulk data loading
Yes
Yes
Auto-install in a few clicks
Yes
No
Support for 32-bit and 64-bit applications
Yes
Yes
Available for Windows, Linux and macOS
Yes
Yes
Unicode support: different languages and data types
Yes
Yes
Nightly builds with the most recent changes and hotfixes
Yes
No
Dedicated support team of software engineers
Yes
No
Forum community of people who use ODBC drivers
Yes
No
ODBC 2.x behavior emulation
Yes
No
Support for popular programming languages
Yes
Yes

Direct Connection

Our data connector enables various ODBC-aware applications to establish a direct connection to PostgreSQL via TCP/IP to eliminate the need for PostgreSQL libraries or clients. A direct connection increases the speed of data transmission between an external application and PostgreSQL for real-time analytics. It also streamlines the deployment process, since there is no need to distribute any additional libraries or client tools with the driver.

Native Connectivity to PostgreSQL

What are some reasons to choose Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL?

Integration

The driver is compatible with third-party tools for data analysis, such as Microsoft Excel, and integrates with various IDEs and systems like Visual Studio, DBeaver, etc.

For the complete list of compatible tools and environments visit the Compatibility page.

Platforms Variety

ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL can be used with 32-bit and 64-bit applications on both x32 and x64 platforms, so there is no need to additionally configure the driver, applications or environment.

Fully Unicode-Compliant Driver

With our fully Unicode-compliant driver, you can properly retrieve and modify any data in multilingual PostgreSQL databases, regardless of their character set: Latin, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Chinese, etc., and in any language environment.

OEM Licensing Model

OEM ODBC Data Integration: Seamless Connection to Various Data Sources

Features Overview

Cost-Effective Deployment

Cost-Effective Deployment

Our ODBC driver is a standalone installation file that doesn't require the user to deploy and configure any additional software such as a database client or a vendor library. Deployment costs are reduced drastically, especially when using the silent install method with an OEM license in large organizations that have hundreds of machines.

SSH and SSL Connection

Secure Connection

Work with PostgreSQL securely using SSL connection options provided in our driver along with the support for SSL protocol. You can also connect to PostgreSQL securely via SSH tunnel. SSH protocol is one of the most reliable protocols for data encryption.

Advanced Data Conversion

Advanced Data Conversion

We have implemented advanced Data Conversion mechanisms that provide bi-directional mapping between any PostgreSQL and ODBC data types.

ODBC Conformance

The driver provides full support for the ODBC interface, its functions, and data types. It offers advanced connection string parameters and allows any ODBC compliant desktop or web application to connect to PostgreSQL from various environments and platforms.

Bulk Updates

Bulk Updates

Moreover, with our driver you can perform bulk updates to PostgreSQL database by combining SQL statements into batches, thus simplifying and speeding up large data modification to PostgreSQL.

PostgreSQL Compatibility

PostgreSQL Compatibility

Our driver is compatible with the following PostgreSQL versions:

  • PostgreSQL server from 8.0 to 16
  • Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL
  • Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL
  • Amazon Aurora
  • Google Cloud for PostgreSQL
  • AlloyDB
  • Heroku
High Performance

High Performance

Every operation with PostgreSQL becomes significantly faster using such capabilities of our driver as local data caching, connection pooling, and much more.

PostgreSQL Support

Support

Visit our Support page to get instant help from knowledgeable and experienced professionals, a quick resolution of your problems, and nightly builds with hotfixes.

Supported Platforms

Windows

Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL is compatible with Windows x86 and x64, including Windows Terminal Server

Mac

Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL is compatible with macOS x64 and ARM (Apple Silicon M1)

Linux

Linux

Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL is compatible with Linux x86 and x64

Verified Compatibility With Data Integration Tools

Devart ODBC drivers are verified to be compatible with leading analytics and reporting tools, various IDEs and programming languages. Get fast and secure access to your data in any application using our ODBC Drivers!

Business Intelligence Analytics Software

Business Intelligence & Analytics Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ODBC driver for PostgreSQL?

The Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL is a high-performance connectivity solution with robust features for accessing PostgreSQL databases from any ODBC-compliant BI, ETL, reporting, or analytics tools. It fully supports all standard ODBC API functions and data types. Also, it is compatible with Windows (32-bit and 64-bit versions), macOS, and Linux.

With this driver, users can easily and securely access live PostgreSQL data from any location, without needing to install additional clients or libraries. It offers an efficient solution for data and application development, management, and analysis.

How to download the PostgreSQL ODBC driver?

You can download the PostgreSQL ODBC driver from the Devart official site. If you possess a paid license, it is safely kept in your Customer Portal, so you can always obtain the fully functional edition.

Please refer to the documentation for additional information about the installation and usage of the Devart ODBC driver for PostgreSQL.

How to install ODBC driver for PostgreSQL on Linux?

The driver installation process depends on the Linux distribution you are using. If you use Ubuntu, download the DEB package of the required bitness from the Devart website. Double-click the package and in the opened dialog, click the Install button. If the installation is successfully completed, the Install button changes into the Remove one.

If you use CentOS, then you need to download an RPM package of the required bitness. Open the 'Konsole' program and navigate to the folder with the downloaded package by running cd ~/Downloads. To install, for example, the .rpm on a 32-bit system, use the command sudo rpm -ivh devart-odbc-postgresql.i386.rpm.

For detailed instructions on installing and configuring the ODBC driver for PostgreSQL on Linux, please consult the documentation.

How to install ODBC driver for PostgreSQL on Mac?

The ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL is fully compatible with macOS. It operates under the control of the ODBC driver manager, which is not included with our driver and must be installed separately.

To install the ODBC driver for PostgreSQL on a Mac, follow these steps:

  • 1. Open System Preferences and navigate to Security & Privacy. Under the Allows apps downloaded from section, enable App Store and identified developers. If this option is greyed out, click the lock icon and enter your administrator password to enable it.
  • 2. Download the PKG file from the Devart official site and run it.
  • 3. Accept the license agreement.
  • 4. In the License Information dialog box, choose to activate the product using your Activation Key or evaluate the solution as a Trial.
  • 5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

For detailed instructions on installing and configuring the ODBC driver for PostgreSQL on macOS, please consult the documentation.

How to connect to a PostgreSQL localhost using ODBC?

To setup the connection to the PostgreSQL on Windows, follow the next simple steps:

  1. Open the ODBC Data Source Administrator.
  2. Select the System DSN and click Add. The Create New Data Source dialog will appear.
  3. Choose Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL and click Finish.
  4. In the driver setup dialog that opened, enter the connection information in the appropriate fields.
  5. Then, you may test the connectivity by clicking Test Connection.
  6. To save your DSN, click OK.

For more details on configuring the ODBC driver for PostgreSQL, please consult the documentation.

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