High-Performance Access to Your PostgreSQL Data
in Real Time

Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL is a high-performance connectivity solution with enterprise-level features for accessing PostgreSQL and related databases. It is compatible with 200+ ODBC-compliant reporting, analytics, BI, and ETL tools and works on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, macOS, and Linux. Devart ODBC Driver fully supports standard ODBC API functions and data types and enables straightforward and secure access to live PostgreSQL data from anywhere.

The Driver provides access to the following databases:

  • PostgreSQL
  • Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL
  • AlloyDB
  • Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL
  • Amazon Aurora
  • Heroku Postgres
  • Google Cloud for PostgreSQL

Direct connection

Our data connector enables various ODBC-aware applications to establish a direct connection to PostgreSQL via TCP/IP without any additional 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 at hand.

Native connectivity to PostgreSQL

How does Devart ODBC Driver stack up against standard database vendor drivers?

Features
Devart ODBC Driver
Database Vendor Driver
Compliance with ODBC 3.52
Yes
Yes
Direct connection to the 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-installation in a few clicks
Yes
No
Support for 32-bit and 64-bit applications
Yes
Yes
Availability on 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
Active community
Yes
No
ODBC 2.x behavior emulation
Yes
No
Support for popular programming languages
Yes
Yes

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

Integration

Integration

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

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

A variety of platforms

A variety of platforms

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.

Full compliance with Unicode

Full compliance with Unicode

With our fully Unicode-compliant Driver, you can retrieve and modify any data in multilingual PostgreSQL databases, regardless of their character set and in any language environment.

Features overview

Cost-effective deployment

Cost-effective deployment

Our ODBC Driver is a standalone installation file that doesn't require deploying and configuring any additional software such as database clients or vendor libraries. Deployment costs are reduced drastically, especially when using the silent install method with an OEM license in large organizations that have hundreds of machines.
Secure connection

Secure connection

Work with PostgreSQL securely using SSL connection options provided in our Driver along with the support for the SSL protocol. You can also connect to PostgreSQL via SSH tunneling, involving 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.
Bulk updates

Bulk updates

With our Driver, you can perform bulk updates to PostgreSQL databases by combining SQL statements into batches. This simplifies and speeds up the modification of PostgreSQL data in large amounts.
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
ODBC conformance

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.
High performance

High performance

Every operation with PostgreSQL data becomes significantly faster with the rich capabilities of Devart ODBC Driver, which include local data caching, connection pooling, and much more.
Support

Support

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

Supported platforms

Windows

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

macOS

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.

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FAQ

What is Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL?

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 the Driver, you can easily and securely access live PostgreSQL data from any location, without having to install additional clients or libraries. The Driver is an efficient solution for the development of applications that require access to PostgreSQL data.

How do I download ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL?

You can download the Driver from the official site. If you have a paid license, it is safely kept in your Customer Portal, so you can always have the fully functional edition at hand.

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

How do I install ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL on Linux?

The installation process depends on the Linux distribution you are using. If you are using Ubuntu, download the DEB package of the required bitness from the Devart website. Double-click the package and, in the dialog that opens, click Install. If the installation is successfully completed, the Install button becomes replaced by the Remove button.

If you are using 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, .rpm on a 32-bit system, use the following command: sudo rpm -ivh devart-odbc-postgresql.i386.rpm.

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

How do I install ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL on macOS?

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 ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL on a Mac, follow these steps:

  • 1. Open System Preferences and navigate to Security & Privacy. In the Allows apps downloaded from section, select 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 official site and run it.
  • 3. Accept the license agreement.
  • 4. In the License Information dialog, select to activate the product using your Activation Key or opt to evaluate the Driver during a trial.
  • 5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

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

How do I 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. Select Devart ODBC Driver for PostgreSQL and click Finish.
  4. In the Driver setup dialog that opens, enter the connection information in the appropriate fields.
  5. Optionally, you may verify the connection by clicking Test Connection.
  6. To save your DSN, click OK.

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