Microsoft Access AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Database Management Tools
The best Database Management Tool alternative to Microsoft Office Access is LibreOffice - Base, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Office Access and many of them are Database Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Database Management Tool alternatives to Microsoft Office Access are DBeaver, Claris FileMaker, Airtable and NocoDB.
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Microsoft Office Access alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools but may also be Spreadsheet Apps or Team Collaboration Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Microsoft Office Access.- Database Management Tool
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- Freemium • Open Source
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- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
74 LibreOffice - Base alternativesBase 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...
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
LibreOffice - Base Features
- Test management
- Multiple languages
- Ad-free
- Portable
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- PostgreSQL support
LibreOffice - Base VS Microsoft Office Access
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161 DBeaver alternativesDBeaver - Universal Database Manager and SQL Client. DBeaver is free and open source universal database tool for developers and database administrators.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Eclipse
- Java
Top DBeaver Features
- Database Management Tool
- Data export/import
- Multiple DataBase
- PostgreSQL support
- Autocompletion
- ER Diagrams
- Dark Mode
- Built-in viewer
- No registration required
- Import CSV Data
- Ad-free
- Portable
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85 Claris FileMaker alternativesFileMaker 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.
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- Paid • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- iPhone
- iPad
Claris FileMaker Features
- Reporting
- Offline Data Collection
- Export to CSV
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133 Airtable alternativesAirtable is the easy but powerful organizational tool that works exactly the way you want. It's as fast and flexible as a spreadsheet, but offers a refreshingly clean, modern way to organize and collaborate on everything.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Top Airtable Features
- Relational Database
- Custom data fields
- Web-Based
- Database Management Tool
- Customizable
- Import from Google Spreadsheet
- Real time collaboration
- Flexible database
- REST API
- Kanban Board
- IFTTT Integration
- Relationship mapping
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112 NocoDB alternativesNocoDB is a feature-rich, open source #NoCode platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet similar to Airtable.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
NocoDB Features
- Database Management Tool
- Team Collaboration
- Kanban Board
- Works Offline
- Ad-free
- WYSIWYG Support
- S3 integration
- Whatsapp integration
- Customizable
- Twilio integration
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42 Baserow alternativesThe open platform to create scalable databases and applications—without code. Only Baserow allows you to create it, scale it, and own it.
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- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Top Baserow Features
- Database Management Tool
- API Integration
- Relational Database
- Project Management
- Import CSV Data
- Real time collaboration
- Kanban Board
- Ad-free
- No Tracking
- Privacy focused
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Calendar View
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28 Grist alternativesGrist combines the best of spreadsheets, databases and app builders. Using a familiar spreadsheet interface, organize your information as a relational database and build drag-and-drop dashboards in minutes.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Top Grist Features
- Cross-references
- Excel formulas
- REST API
- Database Management Tool
- Import CSV Data
- Real time collaboration
- Dark Mode
- Portable
- Privacy focused
- Ad-free
- Cloud Sync
- Calendar View
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160 DbGate alternativesDbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.
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- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Top DbGate Features
- Database Management Tool
- Ad-free
- Relational Database
- MongoDB
- Autocompletion
- Support for MS SQL Server
- ER Diagrams
- Lightweight
- SQLite
- Support for MariaDB
- Dark Mode
- Import CSV Data
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50 Undb alternativesUndb 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.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Docker
Top Undb Features
- No Coding Required
- No Tracking
- Privacy focused
- Kanban Board
- Ad-free
- Works Offline
- Real time collaboration
- Customizable
- Flexible database
- SQLite
- Custom templates
- Custom data fields
Undb VS Microsoft Office Access
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Grist combines the best of spreadsheets, databases and app builders. Using a familiar spreadsheet interface, organize your information as a relational database and build drag-and-drop dashboards in minutes.
Comments about LibreOffice - Base as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
LibreOffice is the most popular office suite on Linux and the open source community. It's completely free and open source, while the latest version of Microsoft Access requires a subscription. Based on OpenOffice Base, LibreOffice Base is a popular alternative to Access.
Libre Office is far from MS Access. You may connect to db servers, yes, but it's not possible to design and present a well structured user interface like an commercial application, and also, the programming language, and the interface aren't enough developed to achive the strenght and the power of MS Access. (I'm a OS Lover, but I'm sorry, Access is enough one of the mosts powerful user database, which any developer may deploy wide and very strong applications.)
form based on a query containing different tables and relationships are not editable
I have used this product in the past, and there are really no templates, or the templates are from the community and that is just not good enough.
Microsoft Access is for Small businesses looking to create a database without a server. Base just can't compete with that function; it's more of a glorified spreadsheet.