Open Source Microsoft Access AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like Microsoft Access

The best open source alternative to Microsoft Office Access is DBeaver. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Office Access and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Microsoft Office Access are Teable, Grist, Baserow and LibreOffice - Base.

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  1. DBeaver icon

    DBeaver

     369 likes

    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.

    168 DBeaver alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Eclipse
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Comments about DBeaver as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Cannot build forms or reports

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DBeaver is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Teable icon

    Teable

     46 likes

    Teable is a super fast, real-time, professional, developer friendly, no-code database built on Postgres. It uses a simple, spreadsheet-like interface to create complex enterprise-level database applications.

    69 Teable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  4. Grist icon

    Grist

     49 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.

    41 Grist alternatives

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

    Baserow

     69 likes

    Baserow is the secure, open-source platform for building databases, applications, automations, and AI agents — all without code. Trusted by over 150,000 users, Baserow delivers enterprise-grade security with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliance, plus cloud and self-hosted...

    51 Baserow alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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  7. LibreOffice - Base icon

    LibreOffice - Base

     129 likes

    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...

    77 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Base as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    -2

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    2

    form based on a query containing different tables and relationships are not editable

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

    Definitely not similar to MS Access in the most fundamental ways. The interface is horrible. It crashes constantly. Requires Java SDK to be installed (aka, isn't independent). The embedded database idea is ambitious but doesn't work and sometimes data and table cells magically go missing. Querying to create interactive reports? It's there but isn't robust or dynamic. Datatype formatting doesn't function. If you're a noob and trying to learn, don't bother because their help system isn't as complete or understandable to someone that doesn't have a grasp on at least low-intermediate level concepts. Relationships don't work or break. The application crashes completely at the "best" times possible...I could keep going, but I guess all I mean to say is that it's not appropriate for or stable in Windows 11 at all.

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    • Most users think LibreOffice - Base is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative.

    • LibreOffice - Base is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
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    DbGate

     28 likes

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

    168 DbGate alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Undb

     12 likes

    Undb is a local-first, offline-first no-code platform that empowers you to build and manage your own databases with ease. Start creating your type-safe APIs and manage your data securely. An Airtable alternative.

    62 Undb alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  11. Outerbase Studio icon

    Outerbase Studio

     9 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  12. Kexi icon

    Kexi

     19 likes

    Kexi is considered as a long awaited Open Source competitor for Microsoft Access, Filemaker and Oracle Forms.

    25 Kexi alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Kexi as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Crashes often, lacks much of the same functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Kexi is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative.

    • Kexi is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
  13. Symphytum icon

    Symphytum

     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.

    36 Symphytum alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    Comments about Symphytum as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
    Guest
    Positive
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    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.
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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
  14. nuBuilder Forte icon

    nuBuilder Forte

     33 likes

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

    24 nuBuilder Forte alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Fast Form Builder
     
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    Comments about nuBuilder Forte as an Alternative to Microsoft Office Access
    StevenCopley
    Positive
    5

    nuBuilder Forte is a great alternative to Microsoft Access.

    It is open-source, web-based and has similar features like...

    • A Form Builder with the ability to "drag and drop" Objects.
    • A Report Builder with the ability to "drag and drop" Objects.
    • SQL Builder.
    • Format Builder for dates and numbers.

    And just like Access, a whole application can be backed up by copying 1 file.

    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Is not a desktop all-in-one database product. Must be used online and can't be used offline.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think nuBuilder Forte is a great Microsoft Office Access alternative.

    • nuBuilder Forte is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Office Access is Paid and Proprietary
  15. VFront icon

    VFront

     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.

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    • Online
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