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indiDatabaseMicrosoft Access
Paid

Paid one-time purchase; the official site offers a 30-day free trial.

 Paid

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

Windows, Linux Windows
  • Build tables, forms, and reports without programming
  • Share a database over a local network
  • Builds desktop databases and custom database apps
  • Forms and reports for working with data without writing code
  • Multi-user sharing is available in the multi-user edition
  • Requires a paid Microsoft license
  • Desktop-focused rather than a web database
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: LicenseRef-proprietary License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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