Microsoft Access Alternatives for iPad

Microsoft Office Access is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is Claris FileMaker. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Airtable or MobiDB Database. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Office Access and eight of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Microsoft Office Access are RestDB.io, Cellica Database, Bento and Ninox.

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Microsoft Office Access alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools but may also be Spreadsheet Apps or Task Management Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Microsoft Office Access.

Microsoft Office Access

Database Management Tool
Paid • Proprietary

Microsoft Access, part of the Microsoft Office Suite, is a database management system for Windows that combines the relational Microsoft Jet Database Engine with a graphical user interface and software-development tools.

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Microsoft Office Access alternatives page was last updated Jul 22, 2024

Claris FileMaker
FileMaker is a cross-platform relational database application. It integrates a database engine with a graphical user interface and security features, allowing users to modify the database by dragging new elements into layouts, screens, or forms.
85 Claris FileMaker alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Database Management Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- iPhone
- iPad
Claris FileMaker Features
Reporting
Offline Data Collection
Export to CSV
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- Most users think Claris FileMaker is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative.
- Claris FileMaker is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Microsoft Office Access.
- Claris FileMaker is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Office Access.
- Claris FileMaker is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office Access is also Paid and Proprietary

Airtable
Airtable is the easy but powerful organizational tool that works exactly the way you want. It's as fast and flexible as a spreadsheet, but offers a refreshingly clean, modern way to organize and collaborate on everything.
133 Airtable alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Database Management Tool
- Spreadsheet App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Top Airtable Features
1. Relational Database
2. Custom data fields
3. Web-Based
4. Customizable
5. Import from Google Spreadsheet
6. Database Management Tool
7. Real time collaboration
8. REST API
9. Flexible database
10. Kanban Board
11. IFTTT Integration
12. Web Forms
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- 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

MobiDB Database
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.
67 MobiDB Database alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
MobiDB Database Features
Cloud Sync
Note organization
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RestDB.io
restdb.io is a Plug-and-Play Database Service, suited perfectly to power business apps and dynamic web content.
82 RestDB.io alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Backend as a Service
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
RestDB.io Features
REST API
NoSQL database
Dynamic content
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Comments about RestDB.io as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access

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No front end for end-user development
Negative comment •Feb 5, 2020
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- RestDB.io is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary

Cellica Database
Read and write to your databases without any programming changes. Quickest and easiest way to go paperless.
36 Cellica Database alternatives
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License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Database Management Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Cellica Database Features
Portable
Offline
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Bento
Meet Bento, the breakthrough new version of the wildly popular personal database from Claris FileMaker.
31 Bento alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
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Bento Features
1. File Organizer
2. Object Relational Mapping
3. Individual record keeping
4. Custom templates
5. 2 way sync
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Discontinued
FileMaker will stop offering Bento Sept. 30, 2013, and will increase focus on FileMaker Product Line
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Ninox
Create your own Business Application with Ninox that matches your workflow. Ninox lets you integrate CRM, ERP, HR and many more...
30 Ninox alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
Ninox Features
Workflow Management
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Meld Tables
Meld Tables is a modern database and organizer. Whether in the office or on the go your team’s data is always at hand. Easily create custom database solutions to improve customer relationships, capture data in the field, simplify inventory tracking or streamline event management.
30 Meld Tables alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Database Management Tool
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Discontinued
The official website is down, and the apps have been removed from stores.
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