qt-libiodbc
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Description:
Qt SQL Database Driver
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 6.9.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: qt odbc database driver sql
Install: brew install qt-libiodbc
About:
qt-libiodbc provides the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) driver plugin for the Qt framework. It enables Qt applications to interface with a wide range of SQL databases that support the ODBC standard, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. This package is essential for developers building cross-platform database applications using Qt's SQL module.
Key Features:
  • Enables Qt applications to connect to any ODBC-compliant database
  • Integrates seamlessly with Qt's SQL module for data access
  • Provides a standardized interface for heterogeneous database systems
Use Cases:
  • Connecting a Qt desktop application to a legacy Microsoft SQL Server database
  • Building a cross-platform data visualization tool that pulls from multiple ODBC sources
Alternatives:
  • qt-mysql – Provides a native driver for MySQL, often offering better performance than the ODBC layer but is limited to MySQL only.
  • qt-postgresql – A native driver for PostgreSQL, which is more efficient for PostgreSQL-specific connections but lacks the universal compatibility of ODBC.
Version History
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