ChessBase Alternatives for Mac

ChessBase is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is En Croissant, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to ChessBase and six of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to ChessBase are Scid vs. PC, ChessX, ChessDB and Chessquid.

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ChessBase alternatives are mainly Chess Databases but may also be Chess Games. Other popular filters includes Mac + Chess Database. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ChessBase.
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ChessBase alternatives page was last updated Jan 25, 2024
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  1. En Croissant icon

    En Croissant

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    An open-source, cross-platform chess GUI that aims to be powerful, customizable and easy to use.

    4 En Croissant alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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    En Croissant Features

    1.  Rust
    2.  React

    En Croissant VS ChessBase

     

    • En Croissant is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ChessBase.

    • En Croissant is the most popular Open Source alternative to ChessBase.

    • En Croissant is Free and Open SourceChessBase is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Scid vs. PC icon

    Scid vs. PC

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    Shane's Chess Information Database is a powerful Chess Toolkit, with which one can create huge chess databases, run engine analysis, or play casual games against the computer or online with the Free Internet Chess Server.

    24 Scid vs. PC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Scid vs. PC VS ChessBase

     
    Comments about Scid vs. PC as an Alternative to ChessBase
    Guest
    Positive •Apr 26, 2019
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    Does most of what chess base does.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Scid vs. PC is a great ChessBase alternative.

    • Scid vs. PC is Free and Open SourceChessBase is Paid and Proprietary
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    ChessX

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    Open source chess database.

    28 ChessX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    ChessX Features

    ChessX VS ChessBase

     
  5. ChessDB icon

    ChessDB

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    ChessDB - a free Chess database for Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, and UNIX - like ChessBase , but better.

    21 ChessDB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Discontinued

    last changed 2009

    ChessDB VS ChessBase

     
  6. Chessquid icon

    Chessquid

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    The ultimate Chess Software for Pro Players

    Chessquid is a revolutionary chess software designed for chess players, from club players to the best Grandmasters, to help you prepare against opponents.

    10 Chessquid alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Chessquid Features

    1.  Chess Training

    Chessquid VS ChessBase

     
    Comments about Chessquid as an Alternative to ChessBase
    Chess Donkey
    Positive •Mar 5, 2022
    1

    It is Mac and Linux compatible

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    • Chessquid is the most popular commercial alternative to ChessBase.

    • Chessquid is Paid and ProprietaryChessBase is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Scid on the go

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    With Scid on the go you can browse and search chess databases created with the free chess database application Scid (http://scid.sourceforge.net/).

    8 Scid on the go alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Scid on the go Features

    1.  Portable

    Scid on the go VS ChessBase

     
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