PostgreSQL
v18.6Open sourceReleased 13 Aug 2026
Advanced open-source relational database, with the EDB Windows installer. By PostgreSQL Global Development Group (installer by EDB)
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 13 Aug 2026How we check
Quick answer
PostgreSQL is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from PostgreSQL Global Development Group (installer by EDB). Advanced open-source relational database, with the EDB Windows installer. Download it only from enterprisedb.com. The latest version we track is 18.6 (13 Aug 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 18.6 (13 Aug 2026)
- Publisher:
- PostgreSQL Global Development Group (installer by EDB)
- Official site:
- postgresql.org
- Licence:
- Open source — PostgreSQL License
- Requirements:
- Windows (64-bit)
Our verdict
A robust, standards-focused database that suits everything from student projects to large production systems. The Windows installer linked from postgresql.org is built by EDB and includes pgAdmin. Linux users should use their distribution's packages instead.
Key features
- Installer includes pgAdmin and Stack Builder
- Supported versions 14 to 18 offered
- JSON, full-text search and extensions such as PostGIS
Pros
- Pro: Permissive licence, no paid tiers
- Pro: Very capable SQL feature set
Cons
- Con: No checksums on the EDB download page
- Con: Only 64-bit Windows supported
What's new in 18.6
See what changed in 18.6 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 18.6Latest
13 Aug 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows (64-bit)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- PostgreSQL License
- Publisher
- postgresql.org
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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