Formbook AlternativesDatabase Management Tools and other similar apps like Formbook

Formbook is described as 'A note-taking app powered by database forms' and is a database management tool in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Formbook for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Web-based apps. The best Formbook alternative is HomeBox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Formbook are Claris FileMaker, Symphytum, Steward Database and MobiDB Database.

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Formbook alternatives page was last updated Jan 6, 2025
  1. HomeBox icon
     11 likes

    Designed for ease, HomeBox offers simple, fast home inventory management solutions. Minimal setup, low memory usage, and flexible deployment options optimize home organization without complex configurations. Highly portable with SQLite and embedded Web UI for seamless use.

    36 HomeBox alternatives
    HomeBox screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    HomeBox iconFormbook Icon

    HomeBox VS Formbook

    Is HomeBox a good alternative to Formbook?
     
    • HomeBox is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Formbook.

    • HomeBox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Formbook.

    • HomeBox is Free and Open SourceFormbook is Free and Proprietary
    • HomeBox is Privacy focusedFormbook is not according to our users
  2. Claris FileMaker icon
     50 likes

    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
    Claris FileMaker iconFormbook Icon

    Claris FileMaker VS Formbook

    Is Claris FileMaker a good alternative to Formbook?
     
    • Claris FileMaker is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Formbook.

    • Claris FileMaker is the most popular commercial alternative to Formbook.

    • Claris FileMaker is Paid and ProprietaryFormbook is Free and Proprietary
  3. Symphytum icon
     31 likes

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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 iconFormbook Icon

    Symphytum VS Formbook

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  4. Steward Database icon
     11 likes

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

    82 Steward Database alternatives
    Steward Database screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Steward Database Features

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

    Steward Database VS Formbook

    Is Steward Database a good alternative to Formbook?
     
  5. MobiDB Database icon
     8 likes

    MobiDB Database is an offline database app with cloud sync and multi-user access and synchronization. It is able to store any type of information: inventory, invoices, project management, deliveries, orders, locations.

    69 MobiDB Database alternatives
    MobiDB Database screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    MobiDB Database Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Note organization
    MobiDB Database iconFormbook Icon

    MobiDB Database VS Formbook

    Is MobiDB Database a good alternative to Formbook?
     
    • MobiDB Database is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Formbook.

    • MobiDB Database is Freemium and ProprietaryFormbook is Free and Proprietary
  6. Home Inventory icon
     6 likes

    Home Inventory, a Mac App Store editors' choice, is a critically acclaimed and easy to use app for creating catalog of your possesions using your Mac

    41 Home Inventory alternatives
    Home Inventory screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Home Inventory Features

    1.  Currency Conversion
    2.  Insurance Management
    3.  Catalog
    Discontinued

    It seems like this app is being replaced by Under My Roof icon Under My Roof (same developer) with added support for iOS and a new UI. "After 16 years, Home Inventory will continue to be supported but will not receive new features."

    Home Inventory iconFormbook Icon

    Home Inventory VS Formbook

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  7. Tap Forms icon
     13 likes

    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

    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
    Tap Forms iconFormbook Icon

    Tap Forms VS Formbook

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  8. easyAsPieDB icon
     5 likes

    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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    easyAsPieDB Features

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

    easyAsPieDB VS Formbook

    Is easyAsPieDB a good alternative to Formbook?
     
  9. Records for Mac icon
     4 likes

    Records is the most innovative personal database app ever designed. Efficiently collect and organize any kind of information, from your movies to your customer invoices in this easy-to-use database creation and management tool.

    13 Records for Mac alternatives
    Records for Mac screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Records for Mac Features

    1.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    Records for Mac iconFormbook Icon

    Records for Mac VS Formbook

    Is Records for Mac a good alternative to Formbook?
     
  10. iDatabase for Mac icon
     3 likes

    iDatabase makes it easy for everyone to create and manage collections, inventories, lists and databases thanks to a novel user experience for this type of application. iDatabase is ideal for those who want to organise and quickly look up useful information for work or leisure.

    13 iDatabase for Mac alternatives
    iDatabase for Mac screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone

    iDatabase for Mac Features

    1.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    iDatabase for Mac iconFormbook Icon

    iDatabase for Mac VS Formbook

    Is iDatabase for Mac a good alternative to Formbook?
     
  11. MDBLite icon
     1 like

    MDBLite is the fastest way to convert your Microsoft Access™ MDB databases to sqlite. Just drag an MDB database to MDBLite to start the conversion process.

    70 MDBLite alternatives
    MDBLite screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MDBLite iconFormbook Icon

    MDBLite VS Formbook

    Is MDBLite a good alternative to Formbook?
     
  12. Riley Form Maker icon
     2 likes

    Riley helps you design forms that can be completed right on your device, no internet required.

    9 Riley Form Maker alternatives
    Riley Form Maker screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Riley Form Maker Features

    1.  Kiosk Mode
    Riley Form Maker iconFormbook Icon

    Riley Form Maker VS Formbook

    Is Riley Form Maker a good alternative to Formbook?
     
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