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. dbFront icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    DbFace - Build frontend applications for MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc. Self-service BI solution for SQL database.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Amazon Web Services
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  3. Base, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, offers help to users new to database design (or just new to Base) to create Tables, Queries, Forms and Reports, along with a set of predefined table definitions for tracking Assets, Customers, Sales Orders...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Dashboard provides you a cost effective way to build visual dashboards (reports) from SQL databases directly. You can use it to easily analyze your business data, create web based reports & dashboards to track signups, sales, operations, and other business information...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  5. MaxDB is an ANSI SQL-92 (entry level) compliant relational database management system (RDBMS) from SAP AG, which was delivered also by MySQL AB from 2003 to 2007. MaxDB is targeted for large SAP environments e.g.

    63 SAP MaxDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Rowy icon
     9 likes

    Manage Firestore data in a spreadsheet-like UI, write Cloud Functions effortlessly in the browser, and connect to your favorite third party platforms such as SendGrid, Twilio, Algolia, Slack and more.

    96 Rowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Firebase
    • Google Cloud Platform
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  7. Limbas icon
     5 likes

    Limbas is a web-based framework and frontend for business or enterprise database applications and processes. It contains front-end functionality like a form designer, a report generator, a graphical query generator, a calendar system, a workflow engine as well as dms...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  8. SpeedBase is a fully customizable, flexible, easy to use desktop database software to quickly store, manage, search and share all types of business or personal information in one place. You may choose from 16 ready to use application templates for the quickest start or create...

    22 SpeedBase Professional alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. SQLPage icon
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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 (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  10. GS-Base icon
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    Portable desktop database application for managing any kind of data in table structures. Including Pivot tables, attachments, calculation functions and password protection. Very easy to use and compatible with most popular database formats.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  11. DbFacePHP is a real self-service database solution. Connecting to a database, creating query, updateing, charting applications by some mouse clicks, then just talking with your database with these applications, No programming required. Form builder, Query Builder, DML builder...

    64 DbFacePHP for MySQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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