libiodbc
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Description:
Database connectivity layer based on ODBC. (alternative to unixodbc)
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: odbc database connectivity sql libiodbc
Install: brew install libiodbc
About:
Libiodbc is an Open Source ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) API implementation. It provides a standardized interface for applications to connect to and interact with various database management systems. It serves as a lightweight alternative to the more complex unixODBC implementation.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform ODBC driver manager
  • Compliant with ODBC 3.x standards
  • Lightweight alternative to unixODBC
  • Supports driver development
Use Cases:
  • Connecting applications to databases via ODBC drivers
  • Developing custom ODBC drivers for proprietary databases
  • Database migration and ETL tasks
Alternatives:
  • unixodbc – The standard ODBC driver manager for Linux/Unix; Libiodbc is often considered a lighter weight alternative.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 2:11am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1e1e3075