The Twilio ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live data from Twilio software , directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access Twilio data like you would a database - read, write, and update Twilio Accounts, Applications, Messages, Recordings, etc. through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
Twilio ODBC Connectivity Features
- Powerful metadata querying enables SQL-like access to non-database sources
- Push down query optimization pushes SQL operations down to the server whenever possible, increasing performance
- Client-side query execution engine, supports SQL-92 operations that are not available server-side
- Connect to live Twilio data, for real-time data access with the Twilio Python Connectors
- Full support for data aggregation and complex JOINs in SQL queries
- Secure connectivity through modern cryptography, including TLS 1.2, SHA-256, ECC, etc.
- Seamless integration with leading BI, reporting, and ETL tools and with custom applications via the Twilio Connector.
Target Service, API
The driver connects to Twilio's cloud communications platform, providing access to Accounts, Applications, Messages, Recordings, and other communication data. Uses REST API to access Twilio services for voice, video, messaging, and authentication capabilities.
Schema, Data Model
The driver models Twilio data as relational tables with dynamic metadata querying. Provides access to all Twilio entities including Accounts, Applications, Messages, Recordings, Calls, and other communication objects. Tables are dynamically discovered and exposed as standard database objects.
Key Objects
Primary objects include Twilio Accounts, Applications, Messages, Recordings, Calls, Phone Numbers, and other communication entities. The driver provides comprehensive access to all Twilio platform objects for communication management and analytics.
Operations
Full CRUD operations with SQL-92 support for reading, writing, and updating Twilio data. Features push-down query optimization for server-side processing where possible. Client-side query execution engine handles operations not available server-side. Supports complex operations including JOINs and data aggregation.
Authentication
Requires AccountSid and AuthToken connection properties for authentication. These credentials are obtained from the Twilio account dashboard. Test credentials available in Account Settings. Supports secure connectivity through modern cryptography including TLS 1.2.
Robust ODBC Access to Twilio
Full-featured and consistent SQL access to any supported data source through ODBC
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Standards-Compliant ODBC
ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol based drivers.
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Unicode, 32-bit and 64-bit support
Support 32-bit and 64-bit applications and unicode ODBC APIs.
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Cross-platform ODBC (Windows/Linux/Mac)
Available for Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Mac (macOS / OS X) platforms.
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Certified ODBC Compatibility*
Our drivers undergo extensive testing and are certified to be compatible with leading analytics and reporting applications like Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and many more.
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Embedded Remoting Capabilities
Our exclusive Remoting feature allows hosting the ODBC connection on a server to enable connections from various clients on any platform (Java, .NET, C++, PHP, Python, etc.), using any standards based technology (ODBC, JDBC, etc.). ODBC Remoting is enabled using the popular MySQL and SQL (TDS) wire protocol server.
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String, Date, Numeric SQL Functions
The driver includes a library of 50 plus functions that can manipulate column values into the desired result. Popular examples include Regex, JSON, and XML processing functions.
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Collaborative Query Processing
Our drivers enhance the data source's capabilities by additional client-side processing, when needed, to enable analytic summaries of data such as SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN, etc.
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Easily Customizable and Configurable
The data model exposed by our ODBC Drivers can easily be customized to add or remove tables/columns, change data types, etc. without requiring a new build. These customizations are supported at runtime using human-readable schema files that are easy to edit.
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Enterprise-class Secure Connectivity
Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.
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Replication and Caching
Our replication and caching commands make it easy to copy data to local and cloud data stores such as Oracle, SQL Server, Google Cloud SQL, etc. The replication commands include many features that allow for intelligent incremental updates to cached data.
See what you can do with Twilio ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to Twilio from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Twilio from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate Twilio to your system through popular ETL / EAI tools such as Informatica PowerCenter. Standard SQL and Stored Procedures enable fast delivery of your integration projects.
Connect Twilio from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to Twilio using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to Twilio — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to Twilio
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with Twilio
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Twilio. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Twilio to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate Twilio to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with Twilio? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Twilio as a SQL Server Linked Server or connect via tools like Informatica PowerCenter using an SQL-based driver, no extra middleware required.
- Data Client of your choice
- Excel, MS Access Linked-table, PowerQuery
Still exporting and importing CSVs manually or with scripts? CData ODBC Drivers give you live access to Twilio — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Twilio data.
Frequently Asked Twilio ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Twilio ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does Twilio support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for Twilio that allows you to connect to Twilio data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing Twilio from applications: Connect to Twilio data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Twilio data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Twilio and other systems.
The Twilio ODBC driver is an ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol-based driver with comprehensive ANSI SQL-92 support. This means that virtually any application that can connect to data via ODBC, can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration. Download a fully functional free trial of the Twilio ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for Twilio?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Twilio provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Twilio. The Twilio ODBC driver offers a simple SQL-based layer of abstraction that simplifies real-time data access for users and applications, enabling them to communicate with Twilio using a standardized set of functions. Virtually any application on any platform (including Windows, macOS, or *nix) can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration.
How do I connect to Twilio via ODBC?
Connectivity to Twilio via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Twilio ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Twilio ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver.
Once the installation is complete, navigate to the ODBC driver documentation page. Here, you'll find a wealth of information about the installed driver. The step-by-step instructions for creating a DSN and using it to connect to Twilio via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Twilio ODBC driver with all your favorite applications and development tools, ensuring you have all the support you need.
Where can I download an ODBC driver for Twilio?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Twilio ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Twilio ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for Twilio?
To install the Twilio driver, simply download one of the Twilio ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Twilio ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the Twilio ODBC driver on your system.
Is the Twilio ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The Twilio ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Twilio driver installer will allow you to install both options, and you can select the ODBC driver binary that is appropriate for the system where you intend to use the driver.
Does pyODBC work with Twilio?
Absolutely. The Twilio ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Twilio from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Twilio ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Twilio. To learn more, check out the Twilio Python Connector online.
