Microsoft Access AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Spreadsheet Apps for Mac

Microsoft Office Access is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac Spreadsheet App alternative is Airtable, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Office Access and six of them are Spreadsheet Apps available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Spreadsheet App alternatives to Microsoft Office Access are Grist, Symphytum, Runabase and Matrify.

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  1. Airtable icon
     153 likes

    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.

    86 Airtable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    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.

    47 Grist alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

    35 Symphytum alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Symphytum vs Microsoft Office Access Comments
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Negative
    0

    Missing lot functionalities

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -3

    It doesn't open Access DB files to convert

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Symphytum is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Runabase icon
     14 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Runabase vs Microsoft Office Access Comments
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    Positive
    -2

    Very light and easy creation of databases.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Runabase is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Matrify icon
     16 likes

    Matrify is the middle way between spreadsheets and industry-specific software. Use Matrify to work on tables and lists with your team, e. g. for to-do lists, contacts, customers (CRM), inventory, licenses, real estates or tracking of issues, software requirements and software...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Matrify vs Microsoft Office Access Comments
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    It is not a desktop product and does not have similar features to MS-Access.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Matrify is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Wizard is a new Mac app that makes data analysis easier than ever. No programming, no typing — just click and explore. Wizard makes statistics accessible to beginners, but beneath the surface lies a full set of tools for doing professional research.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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