dotConnect for PostgreSQL
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What is dotConnect for PostgreSQL
dotConnect for PostgreSQL is a .NET data provider that enables applications to connect to and work with PostgreSQL databases using ADO.NET and related .NET data access patterns. It targets .NET developers building desktop, web, and service applications that need PostgreSQL connectivity, query execution, and data retrieval. The product focuses on provider-level integration (drivers, data adapters, connection and command objects) rather than operating a database service or database engine.
ADO.NET provider for PostgreSQL
It supplies core ADO.NET components such as connection, command, reader, and data adapter objects for PostgreSQL. This fits common .NET application architectures that standardize on ADO.NET abstractions. It is useful when teams want a provider that integrates into existing .NET data access code without adopting a managed database platform.
Works across .NET app types
It is designed for use in multiple .NET application contexts, including server-side services and client applications. This supports teams that maintain shared data-access layers across different application types. It can reduce the need to maintain separate connectivity approaches for different .NET runtimes and deployment models.
Provider-level integration features
As a dedicated connectivity component, it typically includes PostgreSQL-specific type handling and database feature support exposed through the provider API. This can simplify working with PostgreSQL data types and SQL behaviors compared with generic connectivity approaches. It is most relevant when the primary requirement is reliable application-to-database connectivity rather than database hosting or administration.
Not a database platform
It does not provide a relational database engine, hosting, backups, replication, or scaling capabilities. Organizations still need to deploy and operate PostgreSQL themselves or use a managed database service. Buyers evaluating it alongside full database platforms may find it addresses only the application connectivity layer.
Primarily .NET-focused
The product is intended for .NET ecosystems and does not address connectivity needs for non-.NET stacks. Mixed-language organizations may still need additional drivers and tooling for other runtimes. This can increase integration and support overhead in polyglot environments.
Licensing and vendor dependency
As a commercial third-party provider, usage typically depends on vendor licensing terms and ongoing maintenance. Teams may need to evaluate cost, redistribution rights, and support policies for production deployments. Long-term dependency on a specific provider can also affect upgrade planning when PostgreSQL or .NET versions change.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | $269.95 (single license) | Full-featured edition with advanced classes, ORM support (Entity Framework, LinqConnect), NHibernate runtime support, design-time tools; includes 1-year subscription for updates/support (per Devart ordering/licensing). |
| Standard | $139.95 (single license) | Fully-featured ADO.NET provider with design-time support and advanced classes; fewer ORM/tool extras than Professional. |
| Mobile | $199.95 (single license) | Equivalent to Standard edition for .NET Compact Framework (mobile). |
| Express | Free | Permanently free Express edition with basic connectivity features (limited feature set). |
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