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Teable vs Microsoft Access: catalog facts
TeableMicrosoft Access
Freemium

Hosted service with a sign-up; plan details were not listed in the research.

Paid

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

Web Windows
  • Familiar spreadsheet interface on a PostgreSQL database
  • Built-in automations for tasks such as notifications
  • Builds desktop databases and custom database apps
  • Forms and reports for working with data without writing code
  • Hosted version requires an account
  • Focus has shifted toward AI business workflows
  • Requires a paid Microsoft license
  • Desktop-focused rather than a web database
Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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