Bento Alternatives

Bento is described as 'Meet Bento, the breakthrough new version of the wildly popular personal database from Claris FileMaker' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Bento for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Web-based apps. The best Bento alternative is Google Sheets, which is free. Other great apps like Bento are NocoDB, Airtable, LibreOffice - Base and Microsoft Office Access.

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  1. Google Sheets icon

    Google Sheets

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    Cloud spreadsheet app featuring real-time editing, support for Excel and CSV import/export, chart building, formula functionality, integrated chat, access controls, cloud syncing, access via web and mobile platforms, scripting, embedding, templates, and Drive integration.

    117 Google Sheets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Google Sheets as an Alternative to Bento
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Very different logic (and function)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Google sheets are not able to display the database in another format than tables. If you have pictures they will be shown as an url link.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Spreadsheets aren't sortable like databases are.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Google Sheets is a legitimate Bento alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Google Sheets is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Bento.

    • Google Sheets is the most popular free alternative to Bento.

    • Google Sheets is Free and ProprietaryBento is Paid and Proprietary
    • Google Sheets is Lightweight and CustomizableBento is not according to our users
  2. NocoDB icon

    NocoDB

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    NocoDB is a feature-rich, open source #NoCode platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet similar to Airtable.

    117 NocoDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    • NocoDB is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Bento.

    • NocoDB is the most popular Open Source alternative to Bento.

    • NocoDB is Freemium and Open SourceBento is Paid and Proprietary
    • NocoDB is CustomizableBento is not according to our users
  4. Airtable icon

    Airtable

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    Powerful tool merging database and project management. Offers intuitive interface with grids, calendars, Kanban, templates, and real-time collaboration. Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce; automates tasks; adapts for diverse workflows.

    61 Airtable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Most users think Airtable is a great Bento alternative.

    • Airtable is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Bento.

    • Airtable is Freemium and ProprietaryBento is Paid and Proprietary
    • Airtable is CustomizableBento is not according to our users
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    Powerful tool merging database and project management. Offers intuitive interface with grids, calendars, Kanban, templates, and real-time collaboration. Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce; automates tasks; adapts for...

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    LibreOffice - Base

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    Base is a full-featured desktop database front end, designed to meet the needs of a broad array of users, for all kinds of usages, such as keeping track of collections of objects,maintaining customer information databases,maintaining student grade and curriculum...

    76 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    • LibreOffice - Base is the most popular Linux alternative to Bento.

    • LibreOffice - Base is Free and Open SourceBento is Paid and Proprietary
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    Microsoft Office Access

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    Powerful Windows database management system integrating Jet Engine with a user-friendly GUI, enabling custom database solutions, data import, linking, and integration with Microsoft Office for efficient data management tasks.

    87 Microsoft Office Access alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Access has much more focus on database functionality, much less on user accessibility

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    • Microsoft Office Access is the most popular commercial alternative to Bento.

    • Microsoft Office Access is Paid and ProprietaryBento is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Claris FileMaker icon

    Claris FileMaker

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    FileMaker is a cross-platform relational database application. It integrates a database engine with a graphical user interface and security features, allowing users to modify the database by dragging new elements into layouts, screens, or forms.

    83 Claris FileMaker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Positive
    5

    FileMaker Pro is just the best. However, for the home user, it's far too expensive. :-(

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Claris FileMaker is a great Bento alternative.

    • Claris FileMaker is Paid and ProprietaryBento is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. Tap Forms icon

    Tap Forms

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    Tap Forms is a very powerful organizational tool designed to help you keep track of all your life's most important information.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    - Label Designer - Using the custom layout designer on Mac, you can generate printable labels for any of the data stored in your form fields. With over a thousand Avery® label sizes available, you can quickly and easily create and print any quantity of labels, no mail merges or data sorting required. Print address labels for clients, or print price stickers for new merchandise to efficiently track your product inventory.
     
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    Tap Forms imports Bento templates in one step. It re-creates all your Bento layouts and imports all your records, including photos and file attachments.

    Guest
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    no PW, uneasy to use, difficult to sync mac and iphone, no other templates etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Tap Forms is a great Bento alternative.

    • Tap Forms is Paid and ProprietaryBento is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Symphytum

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    Symphytum is a personal database software for everyone who desires to manage and organize data in an easy and intuitive way, without having to study complex database languages and software user interfaces.

    36 Symphytum alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Rows

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    Combines robust spreadsheets with built-in integrations from business apps, enabling workflow automation. Interactive sharing enhances tasks across sectors like Sales, Marketing, and Operations, while data enrichment and API integration refine tools. Creative elements and real-time collaboration foster innovation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
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    • Rows is the most popular SaaS alternative to Bento.

    • Rows is Freemium and ProprietaryBento is Paid and Proprietary
  15. Rowy icon

    Rowy

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    Manage Firestore data in a spreadsheet-like UI, write Cloud Functions effortlessly in the browser, and connect to your favorite third party platforms such as SendGrid, Twilio, Algolia, Slack and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Firebase
    • Google Cloud Platform
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