The official PostgreSQL ODBC Driver. Use the mimalloc allocator for improved performance.
Publisher’s description
What is psqlodbc (mimalloc version)?
psqlodbc (mimalloc version) by PostgreSQL Global Development Group is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) and MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 18.00.0005, released on October 12, 2026. The version history goes back to October 2, 2024: 14 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (postgresql-interfaces/psqlodbc) has 58 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.9 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: psqlodbc (mimalloc version) is an open-source database tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is psqlodbc (mimalloc version) safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3AAF3E7AD35839BAB31EE1EB14E4CD0BFE0F2E554065F736C15109A46C97E839· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›14 versions over 2 years · about 6.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.00.0005Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 18.00.0004 | September 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 18.00.0003 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 18.00.0002 | July 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 18.00.0001 | March 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 18.0.0 | March 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 18.00.0000 | March 19, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI |
| 17.00.0008 | March 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PostgreSQL.psqlODBC.mimalloc -epsqlodbc-setup.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {FCD18F55-256B-4AE6-94B3-08C7F8CC8EFD} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install psqlodbcInformation
- Publisher
- PostgreSQL Global Development Group
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- LGPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/postgresql-interfaces/psqlodbc
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn), MSI
- Version
- 18.00.0005
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 10, 2024
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 6.9
- GitHub stars
- 58
- GitHub forks
- 49
- Website
- odbc.postgresql.org
- winget ID
- PostgreSQL.psqlODBC.mimalloc
- MSI product code
- {fcd18f55-256b-4ae6-94b3-08c7f8cc8efd}
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Frequently asked questions
Is psqlodbc (mimalloc version) free?
Yes. psqlodbc (mimalloc version) is open-source software under the LGPL-2.0 licence.
Is psqlodbc (mimalloc version) safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 psqlodbc (mimalloc version) 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 psqlodbc (mimalloc version) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does psqlodbc (mimalloc version) 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.
Where can I download an older version of psqlodbc (mimalloc version)?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 2, 2024.
What are alternatives to psqlodbc (mimalloc version)?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Dolt and Beekeeper Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
