EDB PostgreSQL 18.6 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 9, 2026

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PostgreSQL is a long running open source relational database trusted for everything from small side projects to serious production work. The EDB installer is the route postgresql.org points Mac users to, and it bundles the whole starting kit in one package: the server, pgAdmin, StackBuilder and the command line tools. Version 18.6 is the latest update listed by EDB.

Key Features

• Full PostgreSQL 18 server with advanced SQL and JSON data support
• pgAdmin graphical tool for browsing tables, managing users and running queries
• StackBuilder package manager for adding drivers and extra tools
• Asynchronous input and output work in version 18 speeds up scans and vacuum tasks
• Guided installer with graphical, command line and silent modes

How to Download

1. Use the download button on this page and save the Mac installer image.
2. You can also Download from the official site and pick version 18.6 for Mac OS X.
3. Open the image, run the installer and set your main database password.

System Requirements

For version 18, EDB tests its Mac installers on macOS 13 or later, on Intel and Apple silicon Macs. Older macOS releases need an older version.

FAQs

Is PostgreSQL free to use?

Yes. PostgreSQL is free and open source, and the EDB Mac installer is a free download. EDB sells separate support products only.

What is pgAdmin used for?

It is the graphical companion in the installer. Use it to create databases, inspect tables, edit data and run SQL queries visually.

Can I move from version 17 to version 18?

Yes, with a real upgrade step: either the pg_upgrade tool, or exporting your databases and importing them into the new server.