Posted by Firebird for MacOS Download (Latest)
The latest version of Firebird for macOS is 5.0.4, released on April 17, 2026. You can download the macOS ARM64 package (27.7 MB) directly from the official Firebird project page on SourceForge:
Key Features:
- Cross-Platform Support: Runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, and various Unix systems.
- Open Source: Fully open-source under the Initial Developer’s Public License (IDPL).
- SQL Compliance: Supports a wide range of ANSI SQL-92 standard features.
- Multi-Generational Architecture: Provides excellent concurrency and consistency using Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC).
- High Performance: Optimized for fast query execution and efficient resource use.
- Stored Procedures and Triggers: Powerful support for stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions to encapsulate business logic within the database.
- Small Footprint: Lightweight with a small installation size, suitable for embedded and desktop use.
System Requirements:
- Operating System:
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, including macOS Ventura and newer versions.
- Processor:
- Intel-based Macs or Apple Silicon (ARM64) Macs. Firebird provides native ARM64 builds for Apple Silicon.
- Memory:
- Minimum: 512 MB RAM
- Recommended: 2 GB or more for better performance, especially with larger databases or multiple concurrent users.
- Disk Space:
- Approximately 30 MB for Firebird installation.
- Additional space needed depends on the size of your databases and transaction logs.
- Additional Requirements:
- Command-line tools and libraries that come with macOS.
- Network access if using Firebird in a client-server mode.
How to Install:
- Download Firebird:
- Go to the official Firebird download page on SourceForge:
Choose the latest macOS package (usually a file) matching your Mac’s architecture (Intel or ARM64). - Mount the Installer:
- Open the downloaded file by double-clicking it.
- This will mount a virtual disk containing the installer package.
- Run the Installer:
- Double-click the installer inside the mounted disk image.
- Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard.
- You may need to enter your macOS administrator password to authorize the installation.
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