The Microsoft ODBC Drivers for SQL Server are stand-alone ODBC drivers which provide an application programming interface (API) implementing the standard ODBC interfaces to Microsoft SQL Server.
The Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server can be used to create new applications. You can also upgrade your older applications which currently use an older ODBC driver. The ODBC Driver for SQL Server supports connections to Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and SQL Server.
Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server?
Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software in the databases category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 4.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (4.2 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server is a database tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F0D8320E8EA01CA7EB949880C3F698158D42B200E62B8B8616C5D5AA71428ED7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1.4414.46Latest | October 22, 2024 | 4.4 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI64-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.msodbcsql.13 -emsiexec /i msodbcsql.msi /qn /norestart /quiet /norestart IACCEPTMSODBCSQLLICENSETERMS=YESmsiexec /x {7E425BFB-1DEB-499F-8F3F-3522A6E98754} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 13.1.4414.46
- Released
- October 22, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- October 22, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.msodbcsql.13
- MSI product code
- {7E425BFB-1DEB-499F-8F3F-3522A6E98754}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server free?
Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
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MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Dolt and Beekeeper Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
