About Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access is a database management system that can create functional database apps for any business purpose. By integrating Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Access can create unique business apps, automate important business processes, and consolidate information for forms and reports. Using the Access' connector library, users can seamlessly integrate third-party business apps to generate aggregated visuals and insights for any report or app.
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- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The ease of use of Microsoft Access
Reviewed on 24/02/2022
As student of first year of systems engineering, the program microsoft access has been a perfect...
As student of first year of systems engineering, the program microsoft access has been a perfect tool for learn and practice databases.
Pros
The platform is very friendly with the users who are beginners in the subject of databases. Like student of first year in systems engineering has been a good tool for start with the databases.
The interface is very simple, and the tools have easy access for users.
Cons
I don't see a lot of cons, because is program for beginners, and in my case i think it's good just to start, if we want something more professional there are more database programs.
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MySQLReasons for Choosing Microsoft Access
To do more professional work.Switched From
MySQLReasons for Switching to Microsoft Access
Because it has a simple interface.- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Experience with Microsoft Access
Reviewed on 27/03/2022
It has been used for the generation of the billing system, as well as for the generation of...
It has been used for the generation of the billing system, as well as for the generation of documentary control reports.
Pros
It has tools that allow you to save time when generating a system that will be used in a single computer, in addition to being able to easily generate reports.
Cons
Large databases become difficult to maintain and manage, and there are no options to improve the performance of the database from within MS Access.
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SQLiteReasons for Switching to Microsoft Access
SQLite needs other tools to be able to generate a user interface as well as to generate reports.- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Somewhat clunky interface, great data collection and reporting tool.
Reviewed on 30/07/2021
Pros
I have used Access over the years for many purposes, from employee databases to customer management to logistics and inventory tracking. My favorite feature was a combination of having all the data I needed in one place, and being able to customize the end reports to show and manipulate the visibility of just the data needed for myself or a supervisor. Instead of giving them a spreadsheet, I was able to give them a tidy report with just what they asked for, which made the bosses happy.
Cons
Access is, as its core, a data management tool. The very feature that makes it so awesome also makes it cumbersome - it can be really hard to move around a large database and get to the entry points you need. This is surmountable by building an entry form, but not for the faint of heart or the casual user, either.
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Microsoft ExcelReasons for Switching to Microsoft Access
Access could handle more than Excel, but Excel is easier to use. We began to migrate lighter data needs over to Excel, and stayed in Access for the larger and more data intensive data collection needs.- Industry: Retail
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Brian’s Review
Reviewed on 19/07/2023
Overall I recommend this product that I use quite often to everyone and anyone.
Overall I recommend this product that I use quite often to everyone and anyone.
Pros
"It is a viable and strong framework for information assortment and its administration. Simple to utilize and coordinate, you don"t should be a specialist to have the option to overseeing it."
Cons
"The arrangement of the server was truly extreme. At the point when I needed to set it up on one of my clients' machines, it required me several hours to sort out where libraries were going wrong."
- Industry: Environmental Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Promising tool for SME's
Reviewed on 30/03/2023
It is very helpful for us specially on our trading division. It really helps them to manage their...
It is very helpful for us specially on our trading division. It really helps them to manage their project and other stuffs.
Pros
What we like about this software is the UI that helps the non tech to easily understand what they need and where to find. For us tech person behind, we like the of ease implementation and maintenance.
Cons
So far nothing hate about this product. Everything from Microsoft is good and useful tools.
Microsoft Access FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Microsoft Access.Q. What type of pricing plans does Microsoft Access offer?
Microsoft Access offers the following pricing plans:
- Free Trial: Not Available
Please contact Microsoft directly for pricing information.
Q. Who are the typical users of Microsoft Access?
Microsoft Access has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Microsoft Access support?
Microsoft Access supports the following languages:
Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, French, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Q. Does Microsoft Access support mobile devices?
Microsoft Access supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does Microsoft Access integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations Microsoft Access has
Q. What level of support does Microsoft Access offer?
Microsoft Access offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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