Microsoft Access AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Form Builders

The best Form Builder alternative to Microsoft Office Access is Airtable, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Office Access and 13 are Form Builders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Form Builder alternatives to Microsoft Office Access are Grist, Undb, nuBuilder Forte and QuintaDB.

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  1. Airtable icon

    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.

    61 Airtable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • 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
  2. Grist icon

    Grist

     48 likes
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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Undb

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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    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...

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  6. nuBuilder Forte icon

    nuBuilder Forte

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    Low-code, open-source RAD development tool for creating web-based database applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about nuBuilder Forte as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
    StevenCopley
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    nuBuilder Forte is a great alternative to Microsoft Access.

    It is open-source, web-based and has similar features like...

    • A Form Builder with the ability to "drag and drop" Objects.
    • A Report Builder with the ability to "drag and drop" Objects.
    • SQL Builder.
    • Format Builder for dates and numbers.

    And just like Access, a whole application can be backed up by copying 1 file.

    Guest
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    Is not a desktop all-in-one database product. Must be used online and can't be used offline.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think nuBuilder Forte is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative.

    • nuBuilder Forte is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
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    QuintaDB

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    QuintaDB is a powerful low-code platform to configure and automate business workflows. Collect, manage, analyze data in reports and integrate custom applications with minimal steps. Control your multiplatform apps from anywhere, at any time on PC, Android or iOS devices.

    87 QuintaDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Build and customize cross-platform business apps with easy and powerful database
     
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    dbFront

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    dbFront enables rapid creation of dynamic web apps using SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle. Quick setup in minutes, it auto-updates with database changes, supports complex server setups, offers action buttons, validation fields, row security, custom themes, and data export/import.

    60 dbFront alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Expense Reporter Sample Application
     
  10. SQLPage icon

    SQLPage

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    SQLPage is an open-source low-code web application development framework. It allows users to build and deploy web applications quickly and easily using only simple SQL queries. SQLPage is compatible with multiple databases including SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, enabling...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  12. HCL Domino Leap icon

    HCL Domino Leap

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    HCL Domino Leap (formerly HCL Domino Volt) is a no-code capability that makes it easy to develop powerful, secure, and enterprise-grade workflow-based applications. While it runs on Domino, you don’t need any specialized Domino or IT skills.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Show data
     

  13. Rational ClearQuest

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    IBM® Rational® ClearQuest® is application lifecycle management (ALM) software that provides flexible change and defect tracking, customizable processes, real-time reporting and lifecycle traceability for better visibility and control of the software development...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  14. Crossbill Bone icon

    Crossbill Bone

     1 like
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    Crossbill Bone is a self-hosted web-based collaborative platform for a business process automation and a business data management. Can be used to build a database, forms-and-boards-based UI and workflows from the scratch with no-code.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Crossbill Bone data model designer
     
  15. HCL Volt MX icon

    HCL Volt MX

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    HCL Volt MX is a low-code platform that empowers developers, architects, and IT leaders to deliver enterprise mobile apps, fast.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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