The Shopify ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live data from Shopify, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access Shopify data like you would a database - read, write, and update Shopify Customers, Products, Orders, Transactions, etc. through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
Shopify 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 Shopify data, for real-time data access with the Shopify 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 Shopify Connector.
Target Service, API
The driver connects to Shopify stores via REST Admin API and GraphQL API. Supports both Shopify and Shopify Plus platforms.
Schema, Data Model
Models Shopify store data as relational tables. Automatic discovery of standard objects, metafields, and custom data structures.
Key Objects
Products, Variants, Collections, Customers, Orders, Draft Orders, Inventory, Locations, Fulfillments, Payments, Refunds, Discounts, and Marketing Events.
Operations
Full CRUD operations on Shopify resources. Complex queries with filtering and sorting. Supports bulk operations for large data sets.
Authentication
OAuth 2.0 for public apps or API Key/Password for private apps. Requires shop domain and appropriate access scopes.
Robust ODBC Access to Shopify
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 Shopify ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to Shopify from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Shopify from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate Shopify 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 Shopify from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to Shopify using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to Shopify — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to Shopify
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with Shopify
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Shopify. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Shopify to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate Shopify to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with Shopify? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Shopify 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 Shopify — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Shopify data.
Frequently Asked Shopify ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Shopify ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does Shopify support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for Shopify that allows you to connect to Shopify data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing Shopify from applications: Connect to Shopify data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Shopify data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Shopify and other systems.
The Shopify 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 Shopify ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for Shopify?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Shopify provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Shopify. The Shopify 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 Shopify 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 Shopify via ODBC?
Connectivity to Shopify via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Shopify ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Shopify 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 Shopify via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Shopify 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 Shopify?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Shopify ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Shopify ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for Shopify?
To install the Shopify driver, simply download one of the Shopify ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Shopify 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 Shopify ODBC driver on your system.
Is the Shopify ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The Shopify ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Shopify 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 Shopify?
Absolutely. The Shopify ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Shopify from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Shopify ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Shopify. To learn more, check out the Shopify Python Connector online.
