Microsoft Access Reviews

Microsoft Access

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Microsoft-powered DBMS

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Value for Money
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Features
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Ease of Use
3.9/5
Customer Support
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Fabio
Fabio
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

useful but not easy for me

Reviewed on 19/10/2023

I tried several times to use it, started but then could not continue for the steep learning curve

I tried several times to use it, started but then could not continue for the steep learning curve

Pros

you can be really creative, however it is not easy for me

Cons

the difficulty in using it. It is not for newbi. But has a lot of potential creativity

John
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Desktop DBMS that's hard to beat

Reviewed on 24/10/2023

I've been a professional Access developer since 1993 and have built a career from creating and...

I've been a professional Access developer since 1993 and have built a career from creating and maintaining applications built with it. Once you understand its gotchas and limitations, I think it offers one of the best ROIs for custom software development.

Pros

RAD tools for building forms and reports in a fraction of the time of other systems. Many options for migrating back-end database to other databases.

Cons

I wish there were better tools for version control, query optimization, tuning, and integration with web APIs and JSON.

Marco
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  • Industry: Legal Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Good only for local and standalone applications

Reviewed on 26/11/2023

For personal use it is effective but trying to use it by sharing access to network resources...

For personal use it is effective but trying to use it by sharing access to network resources presents a lot of problems (from security to performance, to the number of simultaneous accesses etc. etc.)

Pros

It is easy to have the program installed on your PC and create tables in which to insert data and forms with which to populate them

Cons

It's not ideal for a centralized solution to share tables for colleagues. It was born as a single-user application to be installed on your PC and any workaround to transform it into a centralized database is a forcing that inevitably leads to problems or compromises, especially in terms of security

Tonji
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  • Industry: Furniture
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Database

Reviewed on 21/11/2023

Pros

Microsoft Access keeps everything organized it provide the key to input names, addresses, phones and any other information you want listed in about a customer.

Cons

The only thing about Microsoft Access is that you need patience when entering infomation and it time consuming.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

free the workforce

Reviewed on 01/12/2023

Pros

the software has been better for me especially when I can use it in building data analysis features and the security in the software is great.
also, the great thing I love is the fact that there is automation and macros in the system which makes work much easier.

Cons

The thing I do not like is the limited web application development where I can not be able to build or develop apps. also the file size limitation of 2 GB

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Streamline Data Management and Boost Productivity with Microsoft Access

Reviewed on 30/05/2023

Microsoft Access is a widely used desktop database management system that offers a range of...

Microsoft Access is a widely used desktop database management system that offers a range of features for creating, managing, and analyzing data

Pros

User-friendly interface, Versatility:, Access offers a wide range of functionalities, allow to create and manage small to medium-sized databases

Cons

Security concerns: Although Access provides security features, it may not offer the same level of security as dedicated enterprise database management systems. Access databases may be more susceptible to security vulnerabilities if not properly secured and maintained.

Jarrett
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  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Simple databasing

Reviewed on 20/11/2023

Pros

Using this software made it simple for entry, making lists, running reports, ect.

Cons

It was a little on the manual side for most things that you needed to initially set up

Mohammad
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Best Programing Enviroment

Reviewed on 24/10/2023

Microsoft Access is the first step for anyone interested in programming.

Microsoft Access is the first step for anyone interested in programming.

Pros

Microsoft Access includes most small and medium businesses' needs, we programed small applications with small efforts and smoothly.

Cons

Microsoft Access is limited with the number of records, so some days will stop working.

Scott
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  • Industry: Veterinary
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Your choices are limtied

Reviewed on 10/08/2023

Access does it's job well for being a self contained DB program. There are "free" alternatives,...

Access does it's job well for being a self contained DB program. There are "free" alternatives, that are good for using with access, but when starting from scratch I would still push for Access first.

Pros

Access is Industry standard for in-house database and finance management in my opinion.

Cons

Since Microsoft has gone 360/cloud, you seem to get a lot less value for the money. Previously a version of access or office could last you several years with updates, hence Microsoft's promise to update for life once you purchase a product - now you just can't purchase a product anymore, you have to "subscribe"

Jer Lang
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A comprehensive database for all

Reviewed on 15/01/2024

Pros

Comes with an interactive GUI unlike other database. Can be considered enterprise level database due to its functionality. It can easily be integrated with Office applications.

Cons

It's primarily for Window applications and can support limited number of concurrent users access

Greivin
Greivin
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  • Industry: Import & Export
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great tool to organize your data and have live reports on the go

Reviewed on 02/06/2023

Pros

Report creatuon and order of information

Cons

At begining the use of the tools ti program comands

Aldrin
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Perfect for Data management file for small to medium type of organization

Reviewed on 12/04/2023

As a newbie learner apps a like tools developer , this apps is for you. Its convenient to use. It...

As a newbie learner apps a like tools developer , this apps is for you. Its convenient to use. It needs no enough knowledge in VBA language to develop a simple data system but its compulsory to know programming to have an appealing one. For an office to have a nice office documentation, this is recommended.

Pros

I like MS office access because its easy to use specially if someone is using a developed system developed by some users for easy functionality. Its good for office documents and reporting. It can handle large data files. For small developers using this software, easy to use and convenient. Not needing more vba knowledge to creates a simple system, Easy to create tables, query, forms and reports. Buttons are ready made. You just need to follow proper clicking of commands to get the right function. More convenient that MS Excel.

Cons

If not properly setup in a network can affects its full functionality due to overloading of users. It may stop on working and need to restart the software again. It crashes sometimes if not properly handled.

Ash
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Powerful database software with a fairly steep learning curve.

Reviewed on 23/11/2023

Pros

MS Access is powerful for sorting through client databases and producing custom reports on these. It can handle very large databases and parse the information at speed.

Cons

It is not inherently intuitive to use and even basic functions will require watching youtube tutorials to understand. The onboarding is not good.

Matteo
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10

Difficult to learn: you need time

Reviewed on 24/03/2023

Pros

Its various functions, like for example the capacity to back up many data

Cons

The fact that is not so user friendly and so not so intuitive. The first steps are very difficult.

Pradeep
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  • Industry: Paper & Forest Products
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Simple the best

Reviewed on 13/01/2023

Pros

Very user friendly and good and simple to use

Cons

Not faced much difficult to access the software

Shoshana
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Perfect database for any use

Reviewed on 11/01/2023

Pros

What I like most about the database is its easy interface with other Microsoft products, especially excel and word. I can easily import from either software into the database and set up the database for easy reporting. It transforms data into actually information which can be used to make an actual decision in minutes.

Cons

It becomes annoying to use when the database exceeds a certain size. Setting up the queries can be too technical for less tech savvy persons.

matt
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Microsoft Access Review

Reviewed on 13/01/2023

Pros

In my organisation we use access for time management on projects. It is great because it allows all users to input their data and time worked on a project and allows us to monitor time spent.

Cons

We have issues when multiple people try to enter the program, this sometimes causes loss of data.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Mental Health Care
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Perfect for Running Reports and Data Analysis

Reviewed on 19/05/2022

I can create quality reports monthly, and I can analyze a lot of data using it. It's helped me with...

I can create quality reports monthly, and I can analyze a lot of data using it. It's helped me with all my clients' projects. Microsoft users should definitely consider this product.

Pros

It will save you time when creating a system that will only get used on one computer, enabling you to create reports in an easily accessible format. Reports and various forms are available, linked to a programming code using programming languages, and complex arithmetic operations executed using code stored in the application. Also, adding tables and linking them together is very easy.

Cons

Large amounts of data tend to cause the software to operate slower and it can't be purchased separately.

Jonnadula
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Microsoft Access Review of Group Collaboration and User Experience

Reviewed on 27/07/2022

I understood Microsoft access needs a more vigorous arrangement in information capacity regions...

I understood Microsoft access needs a more vigorous arrangement in information capacity regions where its boundaries are surpassed particularly with enormous informational indexes. I have been involving it for SMB data sets and can say it has been a commendable encounter. SMBs upscale their organizations at any point time and their information expands this is where I require some investment of MS Access likewise increments. Which makes me self-conscious in the midst of anxiety. The presentation is impacted over the long run as the information get greater in any event, when put away in the cloud. I would cherish an improvement with stacking time against bigger informational index. Additionally mix of MS access into new innovations like blockchain is important. I'm designing my strategy for getting around utilizing MS Access with blockchain exercises and the advancement has been empowering.

Pros

Data groups can team up on a data set and tables progressively on the web application. This web Collaboration makes distant information groups profoundly useful without expecting to move out of the internet browser.

Cons

Data groups can't team up through the work area application. Cooperative suers are exposed to the limit of their internet browsers. The User experience of the web connection point isn't so smooth and pleasant as the work area application which make information the board, storehouses and inquiries somewhat hostile with huge informational index.

Andrew
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Excellent product for low-level database management

Reviewed on 07/09/2022

Overall, Microsoft Access provides fast deployment, easy write times, security, and great data...

Overall, Microsoft Access provides fast deployment, easy write times, security, and great data managment tools to make our business run efficently.

Pros

Deployment, write speed, secure access, data managment

Cons

Pricing can be expensive for small businesses

Alternatives Considered

MongoDB

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Access

Better synchronization with SQL Server
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Practical for home or small business use

Reviewed on 19/01/2022

Pros

Great speed compared to Excel. Possibility of relationships between tables, which works very well. Custom reports. The possibility of building forms and transforming the database into a small system.
Easy integration via VBA with other Microsoft Office applications.

Cons

The impossibility of purchasing it separately. Not everyone needs all the tools included in Microsoft Office 365

Cathy
Cathy
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  • Industry: Mining & Metals
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Easy to use, great reports

Reviewed on 02/12/2021

We purchase and use Access to track the placement and turnover of containers placed at customer...

We purchase and use Access to track the placement and turnover of containers placed at customer locations. Once the massive amounts of initial information was inputnI found it very easy to use and it is easy to train the transportation department to use. I can create quality reports monthly to provide my mgt team.

Pros

I am able to take a month's activity, in our case the placement and use of containers, and provide a nice tidy report to my management team. They love it and think I slave hours

Cons

It tend to slow down exponentially with the amount of data you input. Since this is daily for us it can be pretty slow and the end users in some departments have to do entries after hours.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best office suite

Reviewed on 30/06/2022

Pros

Microsoft Access is very user-friendly for my business it makes it easy for me and simple to use

Cons

No anomaly detected, everything is perfect

Panashe
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Microsoft Access review

Reviewed on 14/02/2022

Very excellent and the fact that its charged reasonable is good

Very excellent and the fact that its charged reasonable is good

Pros

Its easy to configure and use environment
The relationship drawing option is very handy in different product development
The option to set description in data fields is very useful

Cons

If they can improve the data security and also overall performance improvement of the ole objects its bit slow

Jim
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  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10

Good for small data sets

Reviewed on 29/10/2022

I have found this useful for tracking data such as who has what training, when are they due for...

I have found this useful for tracking data such as who has what training, when are they due for recertication, etc.

Pros

This is a good product for tracking small data sets that do not require complex analytics

Cons

Cumbersome with large data sets and data connections are easily lost