# Universal Data Access Components Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Universal Data Access Components

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Universal Data Access Components

Ease of use

4.9

Customer Service

4.8

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Marian S

Software DeveloperComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“UniDAC gives me the freedom to develop Delphi applications that can connect to a wide variety of databases—and for some DB systems, this can even be done without installing additional database drivers.“

March 25, 2026

MD

Marek D

developerMedical Practice, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“Fetch records management is hard to use with MsSQL.“

October 23, 2025

Marian S

Software DeveloperComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Yes, there are free solutions, but UniDAC still offers me added value, so — provided I’m not completely broke — I’ve decided to treat myself to a UniDAC license even as a hobbyist developer, rather than struggling with alternatives. And if, as a hobbyist developer, I already consider the advantages of UniDAC over other solutions is worth the money, then in a commercial software development context, I wouldn't even have to think twice about it.“

March 25, 2026

AG

Artur G

Application developerBroadcast Media, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I't hard for me to admit, that I still do not understand native methods for SQL databases connectivity in Delphi.“

October 5, 2023

YR

Yeoh R

ProgrammerComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“We have been using this library for almost 20 years now, and found it reliable, easy-to-use, and frequently updated to support new database versions.“

June 26, 2025

Thierry M

CEOHospital & Health Care, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Parameters and options on ServerConnection and providers are difficult to understand.“

October 9, 2023

DS

David S

ConsultantComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“With on-line searching I've been able to accomplish everything I've needed to do.“

August 4, 2025

NG

Nihat G

developComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“I had Interbase database connection problems on iOS version“

July 27, 2022

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Marian S.  
Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The fast, the reliable and the universal database access components for Delphi/Lazarus"

March 25, 2026

5.0

I have used UniDAC components in several applications and have gained experience accessing Firebird, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server databases. And what can I say: I’m a big fan of UniDAC. These days, one might well wonder whether you have to pay to establish a connection to a database system. In the Java environment, however, hardly anyone would do this or even need to. In the Delphi or Lazarus development environments, however, the situation is different. Yes, there are free solutions, but UniDAC still offers me added value, so — provided I’m not completely broke — I’ve decided to treat myself to a UniDAC license even as a hobbyist developer, rather than struggling with alternatives. And if, as a hobbyist developer, I already consider the advantages of UniDAC over other solutions is worth the money, then in a commercial software development context, I wouldn't even have to think twice about it.

Pros

UniDAC gives me the freedom to develop Delphi applications that can connect to a wide variety of databases—and for some DB systems, this can even be done without installing additional database drivers. UniDAC offers excellent compatibility (from legacy versions like Delphi 7 to the latest release) and performance. Whenever a new major version of Delphi is released, a corresponding updated version of UniDAC is released shortly thereafter. The most compelling advantages for me compared to other solutions were the ease of setup, the broad support for IDEs and databases, the ability to access the database systems I use directly (without additional drivers)—and the speed of database access.

Cons

I can’t really think of a direct downside. Of course, there’s the price... For someone who distributes software for free—whether out of enjoyment, for personal use, or simply to share their creations—the price is certainly a hurdle. Especially since there are free alternatives like ZeosLib.

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DS

David S.  
Consultant  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I highly recommend Universal Data Access Components"

August 4, 2025

5.0

Love it! I wish I would have started using it years earlier. Was very hesitant moving to a big boy database. Was used to dBase and the Absolute Database. Both worked but I needed to move to multi-million record tables. This does the job hands down.

Pros

Was able to get started and do basic functionality very quickly. With on-line searching I've been able to accomplish everything I've needed to do.

Cons

I wish there was more documentation. I see properties and procedures that I don't yet know what they do. I don't know if I even need them. Everything works as I think they should.

Switched from

[dBASE Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/80138/dBASE-Plus/)[Absolute](https://www.capterra.com/p/115949/Absolute-Manage-MDM/)

Needed a big boy database that could handle more users and bigger datasets

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Response from Devart

October 15, 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback helps us to improve the product for everyone.

TH

Thomas H.  
CEO  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy and fast to use"

July 27, 2022

5.0

Pros

one of the few software solutions on the market that has done what it was designed to do without any problems and without errors right from the start. Microsft should take a look here ;-)

Cons

TPgDump component does not provide functionality to backup only some columns/datafields of a table (postgres) and then to only restore these values without restoring all the other existing and possible newer and essential content.

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Response from Devart

July 10, 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback! We do really appreciate it.

RS

Rainer S.  
CEO  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Unbeatably good components"

March 26, 2025

5.0

The components are easy to deploy, allowing our software to be used with Firebird, Oracle, or MS-SQL without any programming changes. The components have functioned reliably even across multiple versions.

Pros

I've been using the components for many years. They're very stable and performant. New Delphi versions are also supported immediately. Customer service responds quickly and competently to any questions.

Cons

I didn't notice anything that wasn't good.

Alternatives considered

[Firebird](https://www.capterra.com/p/165772/Firebird/)

Reason for choosing Universal Data Access Components

The components work with the simple Delphi version and save a lot of money with each release.

Review Source

Response from Devart

April 15, 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback! We do really appreciate it.

SZ

Solon Z.  
Software developer  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Reliable Database Connection with UniDAC and Delphi"

September 24, 2025

5.0

We use UniDAC in our company’s EMDI business management software. It has been reliable, fast, and makes it simple to connect with both Firebird and MySQL. I also really like the included dbMonitor tool, which makes it much easier to debug and trace database activity during development.

Pros

Works great with Firebird, which is our main database, and also with MySQL for our web apps. Easy to use and very stable.

Cons

Error handling could be improved. In some cases the feedback is not detailed enough, which makes debugging harder and less efficient.

Review Source

Response from Devart

October 15, 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve.

MD

Marek D.  
developer  
Medical Practice  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "UniDAC is feasible upgrade option from older DB components"

October 23, 2025

5.0

We use UniDAC for large business app with MsSQL and Firebird databases. UniDAC is highly advanced database component set for Delphi.

Pros

UniDAC provides native driver for MsSQL - no need for Microsoft OLE DB drivers, wide variety of useful properties and events and good recovery after connection breakdown and reconnect.

Cons

Fetch records management is hard to use with MsSQL. Opening query with unfetched records leads to "New transaction is not allowed because there are other threads running in the session" when another transaction tries to access same records. We programmed own requery management when user needs more records than initial load (similar to MaxRecords in ADO and client side cursor).

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Response from Devart

December 17, 2025

Thanks a lot. Your feedback is valuable to us.

AH

Attila H.  
Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A useful component package"

September 24, 2025

5.0

We are a small company and we mainly work with Firebird and MSSQL databases. We recently started using PostgreSQL and the conversion was surprisingly easy with UniDac.

Pros

\- easy install and use - excellent performance (Firebird, MSSQL) - easy to learn, simple development

Cons

\- nothing - Updates arrive relatively often, and we always wonder if they are necessary. We usually wait for less busy days and install them then, so far we have not had any compatibility issues.

Review Source

Response from Devart

October 15, 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it!

CB

Chris B.  
Technical Director and Lead Developer  
Restaurants  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best Database Compoonents for Delphi"

June 24, 2025

5.0

We've been using it for more than 10 years. Awesome product, and will probably keep on using it for the foreseeable future.

Pros

Ease of use and the myriad of databases to connect to instantly. Easy to install and almost no learning curve coming from a Delphi background using their components.

Cons

Nothing. Everything is just fantastic! Like I said, if you are a Delphi programmer coming from the Borland BDE days and working with the standard database components, you'll find these extremely easy to integrate with.

Review Source

Response from Devart

October 15, 2025

We are so grateful for your review.

YR

Yeoh R.  
Programmer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great set of data access components"

June 26, 2025

5.0

We have been using this library for almost 20 years now, and found it reliable, easy-to-use, and frequently updated to support new database versions.

Pros

Wide range of databases supported. Supports database-specific features. Good variety of components to support many use cases. Easy to use. Fantastic support.

Cons

Have not encountered any major issues in our almost 20 years using this set of data access components.

Review Source

Response from Devart

October 15, 2025

Thanks a lot. Your feedback is valuable to us.

Tim S.  
President  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Using for 10 years and has been the most reliable data tier since BDE."

May 11, 2022

5.0

We have been able to contact support and gotten a night build change to access Oracle when they changed to allow an off site redundant server configuration.

Pros

The software has built in code to access database servers directly. For example, you can write a single EXE that can access an Oracle database WITHOUT Oracle intalled. They have the code for OCI built in. Yes, you can use OCI and OLE DB and ODBC and hit 20 other databases with the same code. Of course you can access MsSql the same way. What does this give you?? You can make an Android app that connects direct to a Mssql database over the internet. Maybe you will do REST services later, but quickly make an awesome app.

Cons

I don't like that they didn't give me a job offer.

Reason for choosing Universal Data Access Components

Flexibility

Review Source

Response from Devart

January 19, 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback! We do really appreciate it.

LPH

Le Peuvedic H.  
developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The VCL for several database access"

July 27, 2022

5.0

Pros

Easy to use, look like the BDE ... Several database engine supported.

Cons

No things wrong in this suite. All is ok... In the future May be a remote database tools for Json could be nice...

Review Source

Response from Devart

January 19, 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it!

OS

Olivier S.  
Software architect  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Finally a way to properly replace the BDE without relying on shaky OleDB support"

April 14, 2022

5.0

Pros

It's a solution that allows us to connect to many databases without needing to use drivers that may be missing from the end user computer. Anyone who worked with Oracle knows how painful it can be to install their data access layer, Unidac allows us to never bother with this again.

Cons

It requires replacing existing components, but it's close enough to them that a simple DFM editing is often enough.

Review Source

Response from Devart

January 19, 2023

Thanks a lot. Your feedback is valuable to us.

JG

James G.  
Director  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great set of database components"

April 13, 2022

5.0

I have used this software for many years and it's an essential part of my programming toolbox. I wouldn't be without it, and use it in preference to any other database component suites.

Pros

Installation is simple; using the components is also easy. Documentation is good, and the ability to flip between database platforms by changing connectors is like magic. On the odd occasion I have needed support, the response has been helpful and timely. I have developed against SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite, Access, Oracle and Advantage database platforms with no issues at all. Another great feature is that there are no dlls that have to be distributed with an application.

Cons

There isn't really anything to dislike!

Review Source

Response from Devart

January 20, 2023

Thank you. We're glad to hear you had a great experience with us.

MA

Murat A.  
I.T.  
Food Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Analiz"

May 11, 2022

5.0

Pros

Direct Access, Performance, Providers, Using

Cons

I didn't see anything wrong with the usage.

Review Source

Response from Devart

January 19, 2023

Thank you for your feedback.

LD

Luca D.  
Programmer  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great tool"

April 14, 2022

5.0

Pros

This product is easy to use, integrates well with my applications, simplifies code writing and speeds it up.

Cons

I found no negatives, since I installed it I have always used it

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Response from Devart

January 20, 2023

We are so grateful for your review.

FA

Franco A.  
Sofware development director  
Retail  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great product!"

April 22, 2022

5.0

Great component easy to use, does not fail.

Pros

Great stability, no necessary to use external libraries. We don't even need to install a database driver to function. Our deployment made easy.

Cons

Everything works fine, we don't have any cons for now.

Review Source

Response from Devart

January 19, 2023

We are so grateful for your review.

DV

Daniel V.  
CEO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Software de acceso a base de datos"

April 15, 2022

4.0

Lo utilizo en toda la aplicación para el acceso a la base de datos

Pros

Fácil de utilizar, con soporte muy bueno.

Cons

Faltaría poder configurar un punto general para el formato de fecha.

Reason for choosing Universal Data Access Components

Por precio y por soporte directo

Review Source

Response from Devart

January 19, 2023

Thanks a lot. Your feedback is valuable to us.

EC

Eugenio C.  
Programmer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Universal DAC"

April 28, 2022

5.0

overall good but it would be excellent if query response times were much faster

Pros

the simplicity of access from the mobile app

Cons

the too much time it takes to query large tables when I insert the order by clause

Reason for choosing Universal Data Access Components

for simple use and configuration and with acceptable functionality

Review Source

Response from Devart

January 19, 2023

Thanks a lot. Your feedback is valuable to us.

OP

Ondrej P.  
programmer  
Computer Networking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "UNIDAC - Very good library for my Delphi projects"

July 28, 2022

5.0

Excellent library for my Delphi projects.

Pros

Highly unified access to different databases. Testing the results of SQL queries directly in the graphical design of Delphi.

Cons

Limited macro options directly in SQL queries (to solve minor SQL incompatibilities)

Review Source

Response from Devart

January 19, 2023

Thanks a lot. Your feedback is valuable to us.

LN

Leonardt N.  
Softwareentwickler  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Zeitersparnis und Stabilität top!"

March 27, 2026

5.0

Pros

Besonders beeindruckend ist die enorme Zeitersparnis durch die konsistente API: Einmal geschriebener Code funktioniert ohne große Anpassungen für unterschiedlichste Datenbanksysteme. Die Stabilität der Komponenten ist auch bei hohen Datenlasten hervorragend, und die Integration in die IDE (Delphi/C++Builder) fühlt sich sehr nativ und flüssig an. Man merkt einfach, dass hier jahrelange Erfahrung in der Datenbankentwicklung steckt, was das Vertrauen in die eigenen Anwendungen stärkt.

Cons

Gelegentlich wirken die Fehlermeldungen etwas generisch, was die Ursachenforschung bei Verbindungsproblemen manchmal zeitintensiver macht als nötig. Zudem wäre es wünschenswert, wenn neue Features oder Provider-Updates noch schneller in die Basis-Dokumentation einfließen würden.

Review Source

RL

RONALDO L.  
Eterno estudante  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "O Universal Data Access Components é o melhor"

June 25, 2025

5.0

Desenvolvo pequenos aplicativos em todos eu uso o unidac por gostar mesmo e pela simplicidade. O Universal Data Access Components são componentes sempre irei usar.

Pros

O que eu gosta é praticidade de não ficar preocupado em ficar colocando dll na pasta do exe, muito bom, eu recomendo.

Cons

Na minha opinião ainda não encontrei nada que não goste mais quando eu encontrar eu falo no suporte o que eles poderiam melhor.

Review Source

Response from Devart

October 15, 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback!

SN

Samuel N.  
Director  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best for connecting to databases"

March 26, 2025

5.0

I have been using Unidac for Delphi for over two decades to connect to Oracle, MySQL, NexusDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Firebird databases. The product is stable, accesses databases with excellent performance and Devart's technical support is very good.

Pros

Excellent performance. Connection to multiple databases. Use of "macros" in SQL commands.

Cons

Since it has a lot of options/settings, it took me a while to get to know and use all of its features.

Review Source

Response from Devart

April 15, 2025

We are so grateful for your review.

JB

Johan B.  
Owner  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fast and reliable components"

March 26, 2025

5.0

The product is reliable and fast - I have not suffered any loss of data while accessing my data is fast.

Pros

Easy and logical to use, and fits seamlessly into the Delphi development environment.

Cons

Nothing really to dislike with a few limitations.

Review Source

Response from Devart

April 15, 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback!

VB

Vagelis B.  
Chief engineer  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Hygeia Informatics"

March 27, 2025

4.0

Pros

Support of all database Schemas in the market

Cons

Easy migration to other Devart Data Access Components

Review Source

Response from Devart

April 15, 2025

Thank you for your feedback!

LF

Lionello F.  
CIO  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Devart Unidac: a very good product"

March 26, 2025

5.0

I use those components since many years, and I never had a problem with them, even when upgrading to the next version. Thumbs up!

Pros

I find those components extremely stable, flexible and fast. Also the documentation is good.

Cons

I would like a single installer for different versions of Delphi on the same machine.

Review Source

Response from Devart

April 15, 2025

Thanks a lot. Your feedback is valuable to us.

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