Free Microsoft Access Alternatives for Mac

Microsoft Office Access is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best free Mac alternative is LibreOffice - Base, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Office Access and 17 are free and available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Mac alternatives to Microsoft Office Access are DBeaver, Airtable, Grist and Outerbase Studio.

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Microsoft Office Access alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools, but if you're looking for Spreadsheet Apps or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Online + Free. 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 Mar 29, 2025
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  1. LibreOffice - Base icon

    LibreOffice - Base

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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...

    74 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    LibreOffice - Base screenshot 1

    LibreOffice - Base Features

    1.  Test management
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support

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    Comments about LibreOffice - Base as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Nov 28, 2017
    0

    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.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Mar 18, 2018
    20

    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.)

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative Aug 18, 2024
    0

    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 the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Office Access.

    • LibreOffice - Base is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Office Access.

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

    DBeaver

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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.

    159 DBeaver alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Data export/import
    3.  Multiple DataBase
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  ER Diagrams
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Built-in viewer
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Import CSV Data
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Portable

    DBeaver VS Microsoft Office Access

     
    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
    Guest
    Negative Mar 29, 2025
    0

    Cannot build forms or reports

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

    44 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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    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

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  7. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Outerbase Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  SQLite
    6.  Browser-based
    7.  Schema editor
    8. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support
    9.  Electron based

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  8. DbGate icon

    DbGate

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    DbGate is cross-platform database manager. Simple and effective, allowing to work with many various databases simultaneously - SQL and NoSQL.

    161 DbGate alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    DbGate screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Relational Database
    4.  MongoDB
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Support for MS SQL Server
    7.  ER Diagrams
    8. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB
    9.  SQLite
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Import CSV Data
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

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  10. Symphytum icon

    Symphytum

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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)

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    Comments about Symphytum as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
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    Guest
    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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    VFront

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    VFront is a dynamic front-end for MySQL or PostgreSQL databases written in PHP and Javascript. With VFront you can create forms for manage your data in AJAX style, different rules and privileges for groups, report in XML,HTML,PDF,statistics and much more.

    83 VFront alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Auto-generated form

    VFront Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  SQLite

    VFront VS Microsoft Office Access

     
  12. Clidey WhoDB icon

    Clidey WhoDB

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    WhoDBis a lightweight (~20MB), powerful, and user-friendly database management tool designed to streamline your database administration tasks.

    49 Clidey WhoDB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Clidey WhoDB screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  MongoDB
    2. MariaDB icon  Support for MariaDB

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