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What is Microsoft Access?

Easily create customized database applications tailored to your specific business needs, although the software is primarily designed for PC users. Access offers a straightforward approach to developing business applications, allowing you to either utilize pre-existing templates or construct your solution from scratch. Featuring intuitive and visually appealing design tools, Access allows for the quick development of both attractive and highly effective applications. You have the option to personalize these applications to align with your business objectives and the evolving requirements of your clients, ensuring continued relevance. With the integration of Visual Basic for Applications, you can streamline various business tasks, improving the functionality of your forms and reports significantly. The Access connector library facilitates smooth data integration between Access and other business software, helping you generate detailed visuals and insights within the user-friendly Access ecosystem. Furthermore, your data can be securely housed in SQL Server and Microsoft Azure SQL, guaranteeing that your applications remain dependable, scalable, secure, and manageable over time. This extensive functionality not only enhances operational efficiency but also empowers your business to respond effectively to fluctuating market conditions, fostering growth and resilience. Ultimately, the flexibility of Access ensures that your database solutions can evolve alongside your business's needs.

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Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access

Company Facts

Company Name:
Microsoft
Date Founded:
1975
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
products.office.com/en-us/access

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Microsoft Access Categories and Features

Spreadsheet Software

Analytics
Audit Trail
Calculators
Charting
Multi-User Collaboration
Templates

Relational Database

ACID Compliance
Data Failure Recovery
Multi-Platform
Referential Integrity
SQL DDL Support
SQL DML Support
System Catalog
Unicode Support

Database Software

Backup and Recovery
Creation / Development
Data Migration
Data Replication
Data Search
Data Security
Database Conversion
Mobile Access
Monitoring
NOSQL
Performance Analysis
Queries
Relational Interface
Virtualization
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Recruiting Coordinator
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    I am just so confused

    Date: Feb 09 2022
    Summary

    I saw others understand with some struggle. But I was not able to get this program down. I much prefer to just use excel for what I need.

    Positive

    I don't have a lot to say that is good about this product but might be because I didn't understand it.

    Negative

    I went through a full training for this program and by the end of the last day, I still didn't understand it.

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  • Reviewer Name: Afsana K.
    Position: Back End Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Database Solution For All Companies.

    Date: Feb 09 2021
    Summary

    Overall, MS Access is a great tool for anyone comfortable with Microsoft's Ecosystem. It is quite a famous and used application, so if you get stuck anywhere, there will always be an article or video on the internet to help you out.

    Positive

    -It is a compelling and versatile app to crate databases in almost any category.
    -You can import data from other Microsoft Office apps like excel and use it in data entry.
    -The User Interface allows creativity and customization in templates, tables, etc.
    -It is very cheap if we compare it to other database tool applications.

    Negative

    -You will first need to be trained to use this tool because of the intricate architecture and Interface.
    -The major con is that it is not a multiplatform tool.
    -You can only use files up to 2GB and fields up to 255, which is significantly less.

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  • Reviewer Name: Micheal R.
    Position: Communiation Assistant
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Amazing Program for Planning and Computation

    Date: Feb 18 2021
    Summary

    Microsoft Access ensures resources and time, are well planned, and there is transparency in everything that a firm requires. Microsoft Access also helps even for individual activities.

    Positive

    Microsoft Access helps in keeping things or projects in order. Furthermore, Microsoft Access increases the efficiency of the firms resources.

    Negative

    Microsoft Access is connected with other Microsoft Office program, and I suggest the developer to make it a stand alone tool.

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  • Reviewer Name: Shaunaq M.
    Position: Backend Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Powerful and straightforward database that gets the job done.

    Date: Aug 16 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Microsoft Access is a straightforward and widely used database that could be customized as per user preferences. The operational part of the software is easy to get started if the user has a prior knowledge of any relational database like SQL.

    Positive

    - Microsoft access can be highly customizable according to the user's preference and needs.
    - It is a widely used software, so the community support is tremendous.
    - For using Microsoft Access, there is no need to learn a new language, just knowing SQL queries does the job.

    Negative

    - It is not a suitable database option for handling a large database or multiple users.
    - There is a lot of room for improvement in the user interface of the software.

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  • Reviewer Name: Gage A.
    Position: Customer Care Coordinator
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Access is the best database software

    Date: Jun 21 2021
    Summary

    Microsoft Access has nothing wrong with the software it works as advertised with complete connectivity to all other Microsoft applications.

    Positive

    This software is amazing and allows you to organize your databases within one application! I highly recommend this software.

    Negative

    It is a part of Microsoft 365 and sadly need to buy the whole system to get access to access.

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  • Reviewer Name: Ashish S.
    Position: Cloud Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Affordable and Customisable.

    Date: Mar 09 2021
    Summary

    Overall, a considerable and reliable option for all the databases needs for any organisation. Other than the complex UI everything else is amazing.

    Positive

    1. It is very inexpensive if you compare it to other database software options.
    2. It is customisable and extremely versatile in use, you can create database in almost any category.
    3. The data in Microsoft Access can be linked to any other Microsoft's software to further process it, this comes out as a very good use of the integration by Microsoft.

    Negative

    1. It is not very user friendly in terms of user interface and takes a lot of time to learn the functionality in the initial phase.

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  • Reviewer Name: Shristi B.
    Position: VR Developer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Amazing software for database

    Date: Jul 23 2021
    Summary

    Microsoft Access is a really easy to use with great interface application for maintaining your database.
    It's a data management tools for your small and large business.

    Positive

    Helps you to maintain and manage your database easily.
    Easy to use and has a great interface for the users.
    Really simple to configure.

    Negative

    No cons, it's a simple and plain database application.

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  • Reviewer Name: Sundar Y.
    Position: Data Scientist
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Easy to use data management tool.

    Date: Apr 14 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Microsoft Access is an easy-to-use database tool with a non-complex interface and it is abundant in features.

    Positive

    - It can be easily integrated into different data formats.
    - It is a structured and easy-to-use database tool for all entry-level works.
    - There is a lot of room for customization.

    Negative

    - It is only limited to work with smaller to medium size databases.
    - Graphs and charts are difficult to implement.

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  • Reviewer Name: Kunal J.
    Position: Android Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Easy To Use Software For Relational Databases.

    Updated: Feb 27 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Microsoft Access is ideal for the easy creation of databases efficiently. It can also be used in the front end of the organization. It has lots of features and functionality that can be used to improve the productivity of the organization.

    Positive

    - It provides a GUI to input your data to tables easily.
    - The user side mask is very straightforward to operate.
    - You can use your SQL query on the query writing tool present in the software.
    - You can easily import spreadsheets, images, and documents.
    - You need an internet connection to create the database.

    Negative

    - The software is very difficult to operate at first because of the complexity, it would be great if they provide in-app tutorials.
    - It is not an ideal software for larger databases.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mohd T.
    Position: Full Stack Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Best Database Tool.

    Date: Feb 01 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Access is the best tool available out there if you know the depths of databases. Otherwise, it will be very tough to use it because of the complex features and language.

    Positive

    -It is by far the best introductory database management software available out there.
    -It is very cheap in price if we compare it with other database software.
    -It gives a wide scope of customization by creating custom inputs, reports, and forms.

    Negative

    -It is very complex to use. A beginner in the field of database won't be able to use it because of the complexity.
    -Sometimes, it becomes challenging for the user to develop queries if you don't know the right terminology.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Marketer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Lively

    Updated: Feb 23 2021
    Summary

    Overall I loved working with Microsoft Access. It is very nice to experiment with databases and practice.

    Positive

    Microsoft Access is a very good tool indeed for database management. Very good for beginners and amateurs.

    Negative

    No cons as such. It is a good place to learn and experiment.

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  • Reviewer Name: Sharmishtha G.
    Position: Principal
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    A Robust and Powerful Database tool.

    Date: Apr 30 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Microsoft Access is an excellent application because of its integration with other Microsoft software. The UI is fluid and very responsive to use.

    Positive

    -It is a straightforward tool to use if you are familiar with databases.
    -It is one of the oldest database tools, so the interface is almost perfectly refined by years of regular updates.
    -Anyone can do the installation and set up of the software within minutes.

    Negative

    -It is not a suitable software for extensive databases because of the limitation of storage.
    -The price of the software is a bit higher than other alternatives.

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  • Reviewer Name: Shishir D.
    Position: Senior Financial Analyst
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Not very good for managing databases

    Date: Aug 08 2021
    Summary

    Have completely stopped using this since we got PowerQuery embedded into PowerBI and Excel got query tools in-built.

    Positive

    Not many pros for using this. Access is used only when we have no option such as restriction on other apps.

    Negative

    Buggy, lags when importing even simple DBs. Excel, SQL and even python's microsheet are better than Access.

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  • Reviewer Name: Prakriti C.
    Position: IT Consultant
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Simple and effective database solution.

    Date: May 18 2021
    Summary

    Overall, It is an all-in-one solution for database management. it is equipped with all the relevant features required for database management. The tool is also very affordable compared to the values it provides.

    Positive

    - It is an easy-to-learn tool with a simple layout.
    - Data queries are conducted in split seconds time.
    - It can easily be tailored according to the user's needs.
    - It requires the least amount of programming and has a user-friendly UI.
    - The price of the tool is very affordable.

    Negative

    - Developing queries can be a difficult task for a newbie.
    - The security should be improved more to prevent data from being compromised.

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  • Reviewer Name: Radhika S.
    Position: IOS Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Manages your data professionally.

    Updated: Jun 04 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Microsoft Access is an easy-to-use and management tool for small to medium databases. It has all the necessary features and a good UI.

    Positive

    - It has pre-built templates for almost all the database requirements, which saves a lot of time.
    - It can be directly liked with other Microsoft tools for a seamless workflow.
    - It is easy to configure and has a good interface.

    Negative

    - It is not an ideal solution when you are working on a large database.
    - It does not supports all the data sources and formats.

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  • Reviewer Name: Chet N.
    Position: Ceo
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Awesome

    Date: May 05 2020
    Summary

    Overall it's a really cool program you can use to sort through large amounts of data and pull out info.

    Positive

    Very cool way to manipulate data into databases and create dynamic tables based on rules and specifications.

    Negative

    There is a strong learning curve for using this.

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  • Reviewer Name: Spencer B.
    Position: CFO
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Great Database for Limited Data

    Date: Jul 29 2020
    Summary

    I like the product, but it's not robust enough to process hundreds of thousands of rows of data. If you are looking for something to scale with the amount of data you have, I would steer clear of this product.

    Positive

    This is a pretty easy to use database, even for those not so technically savvy. I have been able to build databases even with my limited database management skills.

    Negative

    The databases break when dealing with more than about 50,000 rows of data.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Assistant Principal
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Microsoft Access

    Date: Nov 20 2020
    Summary

    I would highly recommend Access to other users looking to increase efficiency and those who are in need of data to drive decisions.

    Positive

    I like the Microsoft package units entirety and any product that comes from it is well designed and streamlined to provide efficient solutions for users.

    Negative

    The learning curve for my team was longer than I expected when I trained them.

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  • Reviewer Name: Linda I.
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Very in depth software

    Date: Oct 16 2020
    Summary

    Overall a great software for data gathering and creating reports. It is also great at automating functions for you when you need to worry about other things.

    Positive

    This software was allowed me to do everything I ever wanted with my data when it comes to organizing. I could also automate with the forms functions which cut many man hours for my office.

    Negative

    The only thing that I could find was you need to take a class if you want to really utilize the software to its full potential.

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  • Reviewer Name: Linda A.
    Position: Instructor
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Good for creating personal database and backup

    Date: Nov 27 2020
    Summary

    Overall it is helpful in times when we lost our main data in any case of accident or other issues, as we can easily backup and recover our databases through Microsoft Access.

    Positive

    Microsoft Access gives a lot of basic features for creating small or big personal and business databases, which can be used for data management, data backup & recovery and multi user collaborations.

    Negative

    It doesn't provide mobile access and data security features.

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