Microsoft Access Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to Microsoft Office Access is DBeaver, which is open source with a free version. Other popular alternatives are Teable, Grist, Airtable and Baserow. There's no shortage of Database Management Tools like Microsoft Office Access, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, Linux and self-hosting.

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Most Microsoft Office Access alternatives are Database Management Tools, but you can also narrow the list to Spreadsheet Apps or Form Builders. Other popular filters are Linux, Free, Android and Online. You can also filter for EU-based alternatives if you prefer software from the European Union.
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  1. Gridova icon
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    A fully offline Windows database workspace — build tables with formulas and linked menus, design your own document forms, and turn the data into dashboards, calendars and PDF reports. Everything stays on your own PC.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  2. 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.

    57 My Visual Database alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. DBClient icon
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    One native app for twelve database engines. Query, edit rows in place, design tables, draw your schema, ask an assistant — no account, no telemetry.

    52 DBClient alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  5. Rows icon
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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.

    120 Rows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
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  6. Symphytum icon
     32 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.

    36 Symphytum alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Selectable is a client for Postgres databases.

    Connect to your Postgres database, browse tables in the database, and write SQL queries using the mobile-friendly SQL editor.

    Selectable is private and secure. Data only lives between your database and your device.

    The Free tier a.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Oracle APEX icon
     11 likes

    Oracle Application Express (Oracle APEX) is a rapid web application development tool for the Oracle database. Using only a web browser and limited programming experience, you can develop and deploy professional applications that are both fast and secure.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. MobiDB Database is an offline database app with cloud sync and multi-user access and synchronization. It is able to store any type of information: inventory, invoices, project management, deliveries, orders, locations.

    78 MobiDB Database alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. VFront icon
     44 likes

    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.

    87 VFront alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  11. nuBuilder Forte icon
     33 likes

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

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. Stackby icon
     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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