Python Connector Compatibility

Supported Python Versions

Python versions from 3.7 to 3.13

Supported Database Versions

• Oracle Cloud (DBaaS)
• Oracle 21c
• Oracle 19c
• Oracle 18c (incl. Express Edition)
• Oracle 12c
• Oracle 11g (incl. Express Edition)
• Oracle 10g (incl. Express Edition)
• Oracle 9i
• Oracle 8i
• Oracle 8.0

Supported Database Clients

• Oracle Client 21c
• Oracle Client 19c
• Oracle Client 18c
• Oracle Client 12c
• Oracle Client 11g
• Oracle Client 10g
• Oracle Client 9i
• Oracle Client 8i
• Oracle Client 8.0
• Oracle Instant Client

No database client is required in the Direct mode.
In the OCI mode, Oracle Client must be installed on the client machine.

Supported Platforms

• Windows 32-bit and 64-bit
• Windows Server 32-bit and 64-bit
• macOS 64-bit and ARM (Apple M1 and M2)
• Linux 64-bit

For details on supported OS versions, check the compatibility page of your Python version.