Columnar

Founded by Ian Cook in 2025

Data connectivity platform that advances Apache Arrow and ADBC to provide radically faster, simpler, and more secure database access for humans and AI agents.

Cost

Free Trial

Rating

★ Mixed Reviews

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use Columnar to connect to databases more quickly and securely through open data standards. It provides tools like dbc command-line utility for managing ADBC drivers that work with Apache Arrow. The company focuses on building faster database access methods and eliminating data connectivity inefficiencies. Their tools help developers install and manage database drivers more easily while improving data transfer speeds through modern protocols.

What Columnar does

Install ADBC drivers using command-line interfaceConfigure database connections with Arrow protocolsTransfer data between databases and applicationsManage multiple database driver versionsBuild applications using modern data standardsSet up cross-platform database connectivityIntegrate databases with data science workflowsDeploy database access layers in productionBuilt on Apache Arrow for faster database connectionsCommand-line tool for managing ADBC driversOpen source database connectivity standardsCross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and WindowsSimplified driver installation and managementModern alternative to traditional database connectorsCommunity-driven development and supportFocus on eliminating data access inefficiencies

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