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Baserow vs Microsoft Access: catalog facts
BaserowMicrosoft Access
Freemium

Free to start and to self-host; paid plans and sales-led options for organizations.

Paid

Available through Microsoft 365 plans; a free trial is offered.

Web, Self-hosted Windows
  • Self-host with Docker, Cloudron, AWS or Helm
  • Many views, including Kanban, calendar and timeline
  • Builds desktop databases and custom database apps
  • Forms and reports for working with data without writing code
  • Some features are limited to paid plans
  • Self-hosting means running and updating the server yourself
  • Requires a paid Microsoft license
  • Desktop-focused rather than a web database
Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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