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, Windows, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Bento alternative is Google Sheets, which is free. Other great apps like Bento are Airtable, NocoDB, LibreOffice - Base and Microsoft Office Access.

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  1. Google Sheets icon
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    Google Sheets

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    Google Sheets, part of Google Drive , is an online spreadsheet app that lets you create and format spreadsheets and simultaneously work with other people. Here's what you can do with Google Sheets:

    105 Google Sheets alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Online Editing
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Export to CSV
    7. Microsoft Excel icon  Export to Excel
    8.  Online collaboration
    9.  Google Login
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Import CSV Data
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    Comments about Google Sheets as an Alternative to Bento
     
       
    Guest

    Very different logic (and function)

    Negative comment •Jul 6, 2021
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    Guest

    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.

    Negative comment •Mar 1, 2019
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    Guest

    Spreadsheets aren't sortable like databases are.

    Negative comment •May 28, 2019
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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 LightweightBento is not according to our users
  2. Airtable icon
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    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.

    36 Airtable alternatives
    Mobile + Desktop example

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Product roadmap example - grid view
    Product roadmap example - calendar view
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    Product ops for teams example - sorted grid view

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Relational Database
    2.  Custom data fields
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Database Management Tool
    5. Google Sheets icon  Import from Google Sheets
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Flexible database
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Gantt-charts
    10. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  WYSIWYG Support
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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
  4. NocoDB icon
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    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.

    115 NocoDB alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    NocoDB Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  S3 integration
    8. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    9. Twilio icon  Twilio integration
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    NocoDB VS Bento

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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 Free and Open SourceBento is Paid and Proprietary
  5. LibreOffice - Base icon
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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...

    74 LibreOffice - Base alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    LibreOffice - Base screenshot 1
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    LibreOffice - Base Features

    1.  Test management
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
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    LibreOffice - Base VS Bento

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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
  6. Microsoft Office Access icon
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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.

    84 Microsoft Office Access alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Office Access screenshot 1

    Microsoft Office Access Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Import CSV Data
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Data-management
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Web-Database
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    xx12

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

    Negative comment •Jul 18, 2018
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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
  7. Claris FileMaker icon
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    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.

    86 Claris FileMaker alternatives
    CRM

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Claris FileMaker Features

    1.  Reporting
    2.  Offline Data Collection
    3.  Export to CSV
    Invoicing Details
    Project Management
    +3
    Tour Dashboard
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    Claris FileMaker VS Bento

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    Guest

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

    Positive comment •Nov 27, 2019
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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
  9. Tap Forms icon
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    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.

    20 Tap Forms alternatives
    - 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.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    - Custom Layouts - The custom layout designer built into the Mac version of Tap Forms allows you to showcase your data differently for digital and print. For instance, you can create printable summary reports to share with your clients, while viewing a more detailed report on your Mac.
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    Tap Forms Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Protected by Password
    3.  Export to CSV
    4. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    5.  Custom layouts
    6.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    7.  Sync with iCloud
    8.  Integrated into iOS
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    Brendan Duddridge

    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.

    Positive comment •Sep 28, 2018
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    Guest

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

    Negative comment •Mar 19, 2018
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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
  10. Symphytum icon
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Symphytum Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface
    2.  Import CSV Data
    3.  Portable
    4.  Data export/import
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    7. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    8.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    Discontinued

    The GitHub repository is archived, no longer maintained.

    Symphytum iconBento Icon

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  11. Rows icon
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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 innov...

    110 Rows alternatives
    Rows screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online

    Rows Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Built-in AI Assistant
    4.  Embeddable
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    Rows iconBento Icon

    Rows VS Bento

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    • Rows is the most popular SaaS alternative to Bento.

    • Rows is Freemium and ProprietaryBento is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Smartsheet icon
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    Smartsheet

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    Smartsheet is a web-based project management, task management and work collaboration software.

    208 Smartsheet alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Smartsheet screenshot 1
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    Smartsheet Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Gantt-charts
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Dark Mode
    5. Google Sheets icon  Import from Google Sheets
    6.  Web-Based
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    8.  Export to Google Spreadsheets
    9.  Built-in AI Assistant
    10.  Collaborative project management
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  13. Steward Database icon
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    Steward Database

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    Steward is a personal database for organizing everything. It's easy to use.

    82 Steward Database alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Steward Database Features

    1.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    2.  Data-management
    Steward Database screenshot 1
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    Steward Database iconBento Icon

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  14. easyAsPieDB icon
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    easyAsPieDB

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    COMPLETELY customize the information this app stores and displays. (Well, cross-reference, search and create reports, too.)

    11 easyAsPieDB alternatives
    easyAsPieDB screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    easyAsPieDB Features

    1.  Planner
    2.  Expense Tracking
    3.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    4.  Mileage tracking
    easyAsPieDB screenshot 1
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    easyAsPieDB iconBento Icon

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