Free Microsoft Access AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like Microsoft Access

The best free alternative to Microsoft Office Access is DBeaver, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Office Access and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Microsoft Office Access are Grist, Teable, Airtable and NocoDB.

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  1. Grist icon
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    Open-source tool merges spreadsheets, databases, and app-building. Offers a spreadsheet interface, Python engines, real-time collaboration, and cell-level security controls. Choose cloud or self-hosting to maintain data ownership, free team account offers available.

    More about Grist on AlternativeTo61 Grist alternatives

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    • Since 2020

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  2. DBeaver icon
     391 likes

    A comprehensive, open-source database management tool ideal for developers and administrators. It supports various databases via JDBC drivers, offers extensive plugins and tools like ER diagrams, data migration, and metadata editing, while being ad-free and portable. Usability and extensibility are key features.

    217 DBeaver alternatives

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    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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  3. Teable icon
     55 likes

    Teable is a super fast, real-time, professional, developer friendly, no-code database built on Postgres. It uses a simple, spreadsheet-like interface to create complex enterprise-level database applications.

    97 Teable alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  4. Airtable icon
     161 likes

    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.

    134 Airtable alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. NocoDB icon
     83 likes

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

    129 NocoDB alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2021

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  6. Baserow icon
     76 likes

    Baserow is the secure, open-source platform for building databases, applications, automations, and AI agents — all without code. Trusted by over 150,000 users, Baserow delivers enterprise-grade security with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliance, plus cloud and self-hosted...

    67 Baserow alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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    • European Union flagEU
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  7. 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...

    88 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. DbGate icon
     35 likes

    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    197 DbGate alternatives

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    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. LibreDB Studio is a browser-based database client that is installed next to the database rather than on each user's machine. It runs as a single container, a Helm chart, an OpenShift operator, a native package (Homebrew, Snap, deb, rpm, winget), a desktop build for Linux, or...

    47 LibreDB Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. Efficient browser-based tool for database management, designed for simplicity and versatility. Features include a user-friendly query editor, powerful data management capabilities, and a flexible connection manager supporting Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite.

    75 Outerbase Studio alternatives

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    • Since 2024

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    • Online
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  11. Undb icon
     14 likes

    Undb is a local-first, offline-first no-code platform that empowers you to build and manage your own databases with ease. Start creating your type-safe APIs and manage your data securely. An Airtable alternative.

    73 Undb alternatives

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    • Since 2024

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  12. Kexi icon
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    Kexi is considered as a long awaited Open Source competitor for Microsoft Access, Filemaker and Oracle Forms.

    26 Kexi alternatives

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. WhoDB icon
     4 likes

    WhoDBis a lightweight (~20MB), powerful, and user-friendly database management tool designed to streamline your database administration tasks.

    53 WhoDB alternatives

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Mozilla Firefox
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