Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server
Microsoft
π‘ Pick it for mainstream enterprise connectivity, Azure SQL support, and a larger tooling ecosystem.
Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server is a free driver for connecting applications and tools to SQL Server and Azure SQL databases....
Pros
- Free to download and supported directly by Microsoft
- Strong compatibility with SQL Server and Azure SQL features
- Regular updates for current operating systems and security requirements
Cons
- Supports SQL Server and Azure SQL rather than many heterogeneous sources
- Provides less portability across database vendors than DataDirect
- Does not replace connectors for SaaS, NoSQL, or unrelated databases