Microsoft Access AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Spreadsheet Apps

The best Spreadsheet alternative to Microsoft Office Access is NocoDB, 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 15 are Spreadsheet Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Spreadsheet App alternatives to Microsoft Office Access are Airtable, Baserow, Grist and Rows.

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Microsoft Office Access alternatives are mainly Spreadsheet Apps, but if you're looking for Database Management Tools or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Online + Free and Android + Database Management Tool. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft Office Access.
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Database management system with GUI and Jet Engine, seamlessly integrating into Windows for relational data handling and linking with external databases.

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Microsoft Office Access alternatives page was last updated Oct 12, 2024
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  1. NocoDB icon

    NocoDB

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    NocoDB is a feature-rich, open source #NoCode platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet similar to Airtable.

    117 NocoDB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    NocoDB screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  S3 integration
    8. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    9. Twilio icon  Twilio integration

    NocoDB VS Microsoft Office Access

     
  2. 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.

    46 Airtable alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Mobile + Desktop example

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Relational Database
    2.  Custom data fields
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Database Management Tool
    5. Google Sheets icon  Import from Google Sheets
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Flexible database
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Gantt-charts
    10. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    Airtable VS Microsoft Office Access

     

    • 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
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    Baserow

     63 likes
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    The open platform to create scalable databases and applications—without code. Only Baserow allows you to create it, scale it, and own it.

    47 Baserow alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Calendar view

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  API Integration
    3.  Relational Database
    4.  Import CSV Data
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Kanban Board
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Calendar View
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Open API
    12.  Full-Text Search

    Baserow VS Microsoft Office Access

     
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    Grist

    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...

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    Grist

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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.

    37 Grist alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Grist screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cross-references
    2.  Excel formulas
    3.  REST API
    4.  Database Management Tool
    5.  Form Builder
    6.  Import CSV Data
    7.  Linking capability
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Export to CSV
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Dockerized
    12.  Portable

    Grist VS Microsoft Office Access

     
  7. Rows icon

    Rows

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    Combines robust spreadsheets with built-in integrations from business apps, enabling workflow automation. Interactive sharing enhances tasks across sectors like Sales, Marketing, and Operations, while data enrichment and API integration refine tools. Creative elements and real-time collaboration foster innovation.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    Rows screenshot 1

    Rows Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Built-in AI Assistant
    4.  Embeddable

    Rows VS Microsoft Office Access

     
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    Symphytum

     31 likes
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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    The GitHub repository is archived, no longer maintained.

    Symphytum Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface
    2.  Import CSV Data
    3.  Portable
    4.  Data export/import
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    9. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    10.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)

    Symphytum VS Microsoft Office Access

     
    Comments about Symphytum as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
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    Negative Aug 25, 2020
    0

    Missing lot functionalities

    Guest
    Positive Mar 14, 2020
    0

    It is a good portable software for simple table create, data entry. It is better if it can provide more on query for different field.

    Guest
    Negative Oct 30, 2017
    -3

    It doesn't open Access DB files to convert

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    • Some users think Symphytum is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative, some don't.

    • Symphytum is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
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    Stackby

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    Stackby brings best of spreadsheets, databases and business APIs, in a single new collaborative platform to let end users create their own tools, the way they want.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Stackby screenshot 1

    Stackby Features

    1.  API Integrations

    Stackby VS Microsoft Office Access

     
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    Runabase

     14 likes
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    Simple, powerful and flexible tool for creating databases and accounting programs. NoSQL / No programming skills required.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Runabase screenshot 1

    Runabase Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  SMS Messaging
    4.  Front End Forms customization
    5.  Rad
    6.  Sms from PC

    Runabase VS Microsoft Office Access

     
    Comments about Runabase as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
    Guest
    Positive May 22, 2019
    -2

    Very light and easy creation of databases.

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

    • Runabase is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
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    QuintaDB

     71 likes
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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

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

    QuintaDB Features

    1.  Import CSV Data
    2. Microsoft Excel icon  Import From Excel
    3.  Embedded apps

    QuintaDB VS Microsoft Office Access

     
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