Microsoft Access AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Database Management Tools

The best Database Management Tool alternative to Microsoft Office Access is DBeaver, 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 LibreOffice - Base, NocoDB, Claris FileMaker and Airtable.

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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.

    41 Grist alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. DBeaver icon
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    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.

    164 DBeaver alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
     
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    Cannot build forms or reports

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DBeaver is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Office Access.

    • DBeaver is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Office Access.

    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
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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...

    76 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    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.

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    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.)

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    form based on a query containing different tables and relationships are not editable

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    • Most users think LibreOffice - Base is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative.

    • LibreOffice - Base is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
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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.

    83 Claris FileMaker alternatives

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    • Subscription
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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Most users think Claris FileMaker is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative.

    • Claris FileMaker is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Microsoft Office Access.

    • Claris FileMaker is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Office Access.

    • Claris FileMaker is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office Access is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Airtable icon
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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.

    61 Airtable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Airtable is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Office Access.

    • Airtable is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
    • Airtable is CustomizableMicrosoft Office Access is not according to our users
  6. 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.

    41 Grist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Baserow icon
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    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...

    50 Baserow alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
     
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    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    165 DbGate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    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.

    62 Undb alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
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    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.

    55 Outerbase Studio alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
     
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    Kexi is considered as a long awaited Open Source competitor for Microsoft Access, Filemaker and Oracle Forms.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Crashes often, lacks much of the same functionality

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    • Most users think Kexi is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative.

    • Kexi is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
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    A simple development environment databases, without the help of specialists and programming skills, you will create a Windows application databases. It can be as simple telephone directory and accounting system in your business.

    55 My Visual Database alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    My Visual Database is simplest.

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    Like Access but easy to use

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    • Most users think My Visual Database is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative.

    • My Visual Database is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office Access is also Paid and Proprietary
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