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libiodbc for Mac

Database connectivity layer based on ODBC. (alternative to unixodbc)

Quick answer: libiodbc is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libiodbc. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause OR LGPL-2.0-only licence. It has 80 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libiodbc is

libiodbc is a data tool for macOS: database connectivity layer based on ODBC. (alternative to unixodbc).

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause OR LGPL-2.0-only licence.

How to install libiodbc

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libiodbc.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libiodbc on Mac?

Run brew install libiodbc in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libiodbc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause OR LGPL-2.0-only licence.

Does libiodbc run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is libiodbc?

It was installed 80 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3803 in this catalogue.

What version of libiodbc is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.52.16.