Simba
The Gold Standard in ODBC & JDBC Drivers for Data Access
Everything You Can Do with Simba
Move More Data, Way Faster
Simba drivers are built for large data workloads. Run high-volume queries with consistent speed, stability, and throughput across platforms.
Databricks Customers Worldwide
“Simba ODBC connector lets users query Spark data directly from Excel, Tableau, Qlik or others. No complex ETL or data moves needed.”
Talk SQL to Anything
Query structured or unstructured sources using standard SQL. Simba drivers translate behind the scenes so tools work without custom code.
From Chaos to Queryable Schema
Transform nested or semi-structured data into clean relational tables. Simba makes complex sources easy to work with in SQL-based tools.
Sisense Customers Worldwide
“With Simba drivers and SDK support, Sisense users gained the power to query MongoDB and BigQuery using real SQL for advanced analytics.”
Trusted by Global Leaders for Data Access That Powers Apps, BI & AI
The Drivers Behind BI, AI & Analytics at the World’s Top Companies
Data Access That Powers AI, BI & Apps for Enterprise Teams
Enterprise teams use Simba to power reporting, dashboards, AI, and internal apps with real-time, trusted data. Whether it’s Excel, Power BI, Logi Symphony, or custom tools, Simba connects directly to real-time sources and eliminates data silos.
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Drivers That Unlock Your Platform for Customers
Your customers need to connect your platform to their favorite tools, like Tableau, Logi Symphony, Power BI, and Excel. Simba drivers deliver direct access that works out of the box, helping you boost adoption, reduce support overhead, and expand your ecosystem.
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Built-In Connectivity for ISVs and App Builders
Simba drivers embed directly into your platform, giving users secure, reliable access to the data sources they care about. Whether you’re building BI tools, ETL platforms, or data-driven apps, you can offer native connectivity without building it yourself.
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ETL Is Slow, Fragile, and Always Out of Date
ETL pipelines take weeks to build and break when source systems change. You waste time copying stale data across platforms, only to rebuild it all later. Simba skips the copy-paste and connects your tools directly to live data as it exists today.
Cheap Drivers Fail When You Need Them Most
Open-source or low-cost drivers often break with version updates or struggle under load. Simba drivers are production-tested, backed by experts, and built for real enterprise workloads. When reliability matters, generic drivers are not worth the risk.
Driver Maintenance Wastes Time and Focus
Your team didn’t sign up to babysit connectivity. But every time a source system changes, your drivers break and your roadmap stalls. Simba handles the maintenance for you, so you can stop chasing patches and start focusing on your actual product.
Connectivity That’s Proven, Maintained, and Built to Scale
Simba created the ODBC standard and continues to lead in enterprise data access. Our drivers power mission-critical systems at Google, Microsoft, and Snowflake. With expert maintenance, enterprise-grade reliability, and responsive, premium support, Simba delivers trust where others cut corners.
Query Any Data from Any Tool with Simba in the Middle
Simba drivers sit between your applications and your data sources, translating queries into the language each system understands. Whether you use BI tools, reporting platforms, or custom apps, Simba gives you real-time access to cloud platforms, APIs, and databases without extra work.
Built-In Features That Power Every Simba Driver
Simba drivers are optimized for performance, security, and scale. Each one delivers production-ready connectivity with the core capabilities your team expects, whether you’re embedding into a product or building internal workflows.
High Performance with Real-Time Access
Simba drivers keep your dashboards fast and data fresh with high-throughput, real-time access across any environment.
SQL Query Access Across Any Source
Query APIs, NoSQL, or cloud platforms using standard SQL without building custom code or learning new data interfaces.
Schema Mapping for Complex Sources
Automatically reshape nested or semi-structured data into clean relational tables, ready for BI tools and analytics.
Expose Metadata for BI & Automation
Expose tables, fields, and relationships so your BI tools and pipelines can support drag-and-drop and semantic models.
Pushdown Processing for Faster Queries
Simba pushes filters, joins, and aggregations to the data source, improving performance and reducing system load.
Enterprise-Grade Security with FIPS Compliance
Support for SSO, OAuth, Kerberos, and LDAP with optional FIPS-compliant encryption for strict enterprise compliance.
Connect Anything From APIs to AI
Powered by the Most Trusted Connections in the Industry
Why Leading Teams Trust Simba Drivers
How Databricks Boosted BI Adoption with Simba
Databricks needed seamless BI integration across platforms like Tableau, Power BI, and Excel. But without native SQL connectivity, adoption was stalled, and users were stuck in manual workflows. Simba delivered a high-performance ODBC connector that worked across Mac and Windows, giving non-technical users direct access to Spark. The result: faster time to insight, broader platform adoption, and a direct uplift in customer satisfaction with no additional training or workarounds required.
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Enhanced Visibility How Real-Time Access Saved Critical Research Time
A leading children’s hospital oncology team struggled to access critical lab data stored in Netezza. With a Mac-only research environment and a time-sensitive mandate, delays in data extraction risked patient outcomes. Simba’s Mac-compatible Netezza ODBC driver enabled direct access without replication or manual exports. Researchers gained real-time insight into patient data in under 20 days. The project helped accelerate treatment decisions and scale access to life-saving data across the hospital’s research environment.
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FAQ
Simba focuses on the most widely used and strategically important data sources to ensure quality, stability, and performance. If you need access to something not listed, we offer two options. The Simba SDK allows your team to build custom drivers using our proven architecture. Or, work with our Managed Services team who can build and maintain the driver for you. Explore the Simba SDK or learn about Simba Managed Services.
We provide enterprise-grade drivers for a wide range of data platforms including cloud, SaaS, big data, and legacy systems. Our focus is on delivering production-ready drivers that are secure, scalable, and easy to integrate. https://insightsoftware.com/drivers/
Many generic drivers struggle with reliability, scalability, or version compatibility. Simba drivers are tested and maintained for real production use. They support real-time access, pushdown queries, enterprise security, and are backed by a support team that understands mission-critical workloads. See the full breakdown of DIY vs. pro-grade drivers.
Yes. Simba drivers are designed for OEM and embedded use. You can bundle multiple drivers into your application and white-label them to create a seamless user experience. With flexible licensing, support agreements, and expert guidance, we help platform builders offer powerful data access without the complexity.
ODBC and JDBC are open standards that allow different tools and applications to connect to data sources using SQL. They act like universal adapters for data. Simba drivers use these standards to provide plug-and-play compatibility with BI tools, custom apps, and reporting platforms. This means faster integration, fewer surprises, and no need for custom APIs. Explore what’s next in data connectivity beyond ODBC and JDBC.
No. Simba drivers also support NoSQL, semi-structured, and API-based data sources. They reshape complex data into table-like formats that can be queried using standard SQL. This allows you to work with modern data systems while maintaining familiar access patterns.
Legacy data platforms often rely on outdated APIs or proprietary integrations that are fragile, hard to scale, or being deprecated. For example, Salesforce is retiring critical APIs that many SAP BODS integrations still depend on. Simba drivers provide a modern, supported, and standards-based way to connect to legacy systems without rewriting your entire stack. They offer SQL-based access to complex sources and help organizations move forward without breaking what already works. Learn how Simba helps with legacy API changes.