# Microsoft Access Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Microsoft Access the right Database solution for you? Explore 205 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/233275/Microsoft-Access/reviews --- Microsoft Access 4.4 (205) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/233275/Microsoft-Access/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Microsoft Access Ease of use 4.0 Customer Service 3.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews AB Aaron B Manufacturing EngineerAutomotive, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Access has been a power full tool do handle and take care of my large data bases tasks, and its potential for automatization“ July 11, 2025 RS RICARDO S Sales RepresentativeComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “You cannot create executables, this forces you to have MS Access installed on the PC where you want to run your application.“ March 6, 2025 Chuck K Software EngineerInformation Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Overall it is a great tool if you are starting with a small dataset. “ August 21, 2025 Chuck K Software EngineerInformation Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Its performance starts lagging when your database starts getting somewhat large.“ August 21, 2025 Luis T business operative assistentInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Microsoft Access is a widely used desktop database management system that offers a range of features for creating, managing, and analyzing data“ May 30, 2023 EM Ezra M OwnerLuxury Goods & Jewelry, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It sometimes has trouble importing files from other databases not created with Access giving you a mess to clean up.“ August 28, 2024 Luis T business operative assistentInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “User-friendly interface, Versatility:, Access offers a wide range of functionalities, allow to create and manage small to medium-sized databases“ May 30, 2023 KD Kevin D BrokerTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Sometimes its a bit difficult to know why an item is ending up in paste-errors.“ January 20, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 205 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Chuck K. Software Engineer Information Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great tool for smaller databases." August 21, 2025 4.0 Overall it is a great tool if you are starting with a small dataset. Also, because of the integrated forms, it is easy to provide this in a central location to do structured data collection from multiple people. Pros Access is simple to use and made setting up relatively small databases quick and easy. Having integrated forms also made it easy to move the database around as needed. Cons Its performance starts lagging when your database starts getting somewhat large. I also sometimes had struggles getting other tools to connect to it. Alternatives considered [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/)[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Access We needed more power than spreadsheets could provide but given we were working with smaller datasets, SQL Server was overkill as well as more work to set up. Review Source AB Aaron B. Manufacturing Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ACCESS review" July 11, 2025 5.0 The hole experience is very good with access, in my case I use it to handle welding data for several hundreds of robots in a body shop. I use access for this data handling and it is easier to do this task in access than in any other software, for instance excel. And also make depth and complicated link within information easier. Pros I think microsoft access has a lot more pottential than all people realized, it was a very good tool to handle and manage large data bases. Many people do not know this product exist and that is a shame, at the same time most people do not actually handle such a large data base so that excel does not meet their needs. Access has been a power full tool do handle and take care of my large data bases tasks, and its potential for automatization Cons At this time with this software in specific, I actually have not find any problem or complain about access it, works well for data storage and data handling, and it is compatible with microsoft apps and others. Review Source KC Kayla C. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Access is ok for low level needs" October 30, 2023 1.0 I did not love our overall experience with Microsoft, I was most happy when we no longer had to use it. Pros It was very intuitive to use and like other microsoft products. Cons The inability to put multiple donations in and have them show when we pulled reports. Reason for choosing Microsoft Access I do not believe that the staff at the time looked for anything else. they went with access because it was free to us. Switched from [Website Toolbox](https://www.capterra.com/p/158889/Website-Toolbox/) It was a decision made prior to my coming to work here. Review Source Parsa G. AI Data and Insight Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "User-Friendly Database Management with Scalability Limitations" August 28, 2025 4.0 I would rate Microsoft Access as a robust and versatile database management tool, suitable for small to medium-sized projects. Pros Its user-friendly interface and integration with other Microsoft Office products make database management and reporting accessible for non-technical users. Cons Limited scalability and performance issues arise with larger datasets, making it less suitable for extensive database projects. Review Source KD Kevin D. Broker Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Evergreen - Access" January 20, 2025 5.0 Positive with an improvement in office workflow Pros Access is a full-fledged database program will all of the necessary features Cons Sometimes its a bit difficult to know why an item is ending up in paste-errors. Review Source ES Emily S. Treasurer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Thank goodness for Microsoft Acces" November 29, 2024 5.0 I've had more than 30 years of using it for various business practices. It's the right tool for the job in so many cases. Pros Microsoft Access has been around for more than 30 years for a reason. It's useful and I couldn't do my work without it. Cons It's usable, but complex. Thankful for lots of YouTube videos to help teach me lots of cool solutions for best practices with using Microsoft Access. Review Source RS RICARDO S. Sales Representative Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Flexible and powerful." March 6, 2025 5.0 It has been my preferred developing platform for years. Pros It is super easy to develop any kind of application using VBA. Cons You cannot create executables, this forces you to have MS Access installed on the PC where you want to run your application. Review Source CB Caitlyn B. Office Administration Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I have always been a fan of Access" February 19, 2025 5.0 Pros I love the functionality of it. We used it to make a database for our customers. It worked really well! Highly recommend for anyone looking to create a database. Cons It was no longer supported and so we lost our database and had to switch to an online provider. Review Source TW Tonji W. Sales Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Access the list and the report " January 19, 2025 4.0 Working with Access can be as small as creating a table listed with names, address, and telephone number to as big as analyzing report information in a big company. Pros It stores, creates reports and tables. It uses tables to store data and you can share the created reports. Cons Limited at working with other databases it has some restrictions. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer QA Analyst Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft access database usage" April 24, 2025 4.0 Its easy and convenient to use, make primary keys, preoare data and upload them to a database Pros The options to easily create a database abd write queries and retrieve data Cons Unable to connect with non microsoft tools Review Source EM Ezra M. Owner Luxury Goods & Jewelry Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Creates Databases with Ease" August 28, 2024 5.0 This is by far the hest software for creating databases ive ever used. It helps create databases for medical data entry that companies still use 20 years later. Pros I love how easy it is to create databases for companies with this software. The graphics are awsome and it gives you all the settings and options on a easy to use platform. Cons It sometimes has trouble importing files from other databases not created with Access giving you a mess to clean up. Review Source MH Mark H. Operational Excellence Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Premier consumer database" June 27, 2024 4.0 Absolutely critical to our business and very powerful. Pros Great functionality in helping us create databases as well as workflows with permissions. Can perform and monitor most business functions. Cons Overall user interface is challenging at times and is not a very intuitive learn. Review Source ID Igor D. Sr. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MS Access developer" January 14, 2023 5.0 MS Access is great for prototyping new systems, quickly create some screens and data tables and then move to more serious Database Management System Pros It is part of Microsoft Office product suite and maintains compatibility with other tools - import and export of formatted data. MS Access has built-in easy to learn Visual Basic development environment that allows to build user interface for data entry. MS Access comes with drivers to connect to other databases or text file data sources. Cons It is a Personal use software, it is not reliable when shared across network with concurrent access. MS Access is good and effective for small databases - up to several millions of records, up to 100 MB of total disc space used. It lacks User management, Backup and other important for Enterprise software features. Review Source NY Nathan Y. Analyst Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MS Access - User Review" November 8, 2021 4.0 Overall experience is great, I can still do most of my tasks in terms of running report and data analysis. Pros I used it frequently at work, the most I like about this software is relatively easy to use especially for beginners who wish to start learning how to run report for data management. Fairly speaking, users are required some understandings on table structure and database connections before start using this product. I found it interesting though as I have been using MS Access past 15 years with my current job, and I still find that there are many more to learn of this software. Cons One thing I came across the compatibility issue with MS Access, e.g. when IT created a brand new table with SQL, and I am using Oracle to connect the newly created table, and for some reason MS Access unable to open up the table although I can connect the new table without issue. In short, I can use MS Access to connect the table, but can not open the table in MS Access. Our IT support team can open the same table with SQL though. I have a feeling this may have something to do with Windows 10 settings, but I am not that technically enough to troubleshoot, unfortunately our IT support group couldn't figure out my problem even now. The reason why I said I have feeling to do with Windows 10, it is because prior my company upgrade our OS to Windows 10, I am able to connect tables without any issues, and after OS upgraded and then IT created some new tables during new projects deployment, then I stared having issue with those newly created table. Review Source CM Cecilie M. freelancer Retail Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Microsoft Access" July 12, 2022 5.0 In the event that your data set should be safeguarded by broad data set security conventions, Access probably won't be the most ideal choice. You can keep away from this issue by utilizing Access toward the front of a SQL server, however few out of every odd business needs that degree of framework regardless makes delicate information to be secured. Pros It just requires minutes to introduce this Microsoft Access. Consequently, clients get a data set that is completely useful. It requires no convoluted programming to utilize either, so the normal PC client can exploit the data that can be assembled by this framework. In the event that your data set should be safeguarded by broad data set security conventions, Access probably won't be the most ideal choice. You can keep away from this issue by utilizing Access toward the front of a SQL server, however few out of every odd business needs that degree of framework regardless makes delicate information to be secured. Cons There is a wall that can ultimately be reached with regards to contributing data into this data set. For bigger information clients, Microsoft Access might cause constraints that other data set projects might not have just on the grounds that there is a document size limit. In the event that your data set should be safeguarded by broad data set security conventions, Access probably won't be the most ideal choice. You can keep away from this issue by utilizing Access toward the front of a SQL server, however few out of every odd business needs that degree of framework regardless makes delicate information to be secured. Review Source PB Pam B. Research Museums and Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review of Microsoft Access for Museum Use" September 13, 2022 5.0 Pros What I like most is the flexible ability to design a program for what is needed. Cons The design feature, though flexible, is extremely difficult and time-consuming to learn. Once it is set up, it is easy to enter and search for data, but designing what is needed is very difficult. Review Source AE Andrew E. Web Developer Intern Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent product for low-level database management" September 7, 2022 4.0 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](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Access Better synchronization with SQL Server Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Web Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Practical for home or small business use" January 19, 2022 4.0 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 Review Source TA Turan A. IT Automotive Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Much More Than a Database" November 24, 2022 5.0 Pros Yes, I can say more than a database. It is an effective program compared to its competitors in the current market. It is a very effective program especially in terms of time and cost savings. It has active support from small businesses to large businesses.System and resource requirements are almost nonexistent. Easy to install in any environment and operating system. Active customer support process, visually drag and drop technology can be done.Key Features include,\* platform independent installation\* Relational data tables\* Advanced interface design,\* Current and effective reporting techniques\* User database security\* Minimum cost and resource requirement\* Simple and Easy user interfaceHe is at a level to lead all his rivals in the same class by far. Management and editing without any coding knowledge. Cons Increasing the storage capacity a little more will perhaps have the biggest impact on the market. I have no doubt that it will be unbeatable. But even at this level it responds to all our tests. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Planner Government Administration Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Data analysis and Database programming streamlined with Microsoft Access" October 8, 2021 3.0 Have been using Microsoft Access as a part of the Microsoft suite, so the software is definitely tailored to such a scenario. Would appreciate if AI was also considered in version upgrades. Pros Microsoft access is a great tool for data access and analysis, its is robust and straightforward. With the right training, anyone can use this and put meaning to a vast range of data. There is availability of several tools and templates, and integration with Microsoft Suite is exemplary. Cons Not suitable for organizations who are responsible for analyzing large databases, as it has a finite limit. Additionally there is limited integration with other data formats. Review Source JM Jarrett M. Analyst Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple databasing" November 20, 2023 4.0 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 Review Source PM Panashe M. Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Access review" February 14, 2022 5.0 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 Reason for choosing Microsoft Access Affordability Review Source TB Travis B. Quality Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Quick Data-Driven Application Development Tool" October 12, 2022 5.0 Pros The best part about Microsoft Access is the combination of a data source, graphical interface design and automation into a single environment without the need to compile anything for quick development. The deployment of the application can be as simple as distributing or sharing the file. If there are multi-user needs these can be handled just as easily. Cons Occasionally data corruption can be a thing for multi-user situations. Also, when working within the various versions (2003, 2010, 2013, 2016, etc.) and the changes made to functionality there is an added layer of technical difficulty to deal with. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Physical Therapist Medical Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very easy to use even if you are not a programmer" November 7, 2022 5.0 I am in a medical field, so far from having programming knowledge, but the basics are pretty easy to grasp. I can easily create reports from our data, and design basic queries. Pros Friendly design. Wizard help features if you need to create tables, queries, reports, or forms. Can easily customize reports without programming knowledge. Easy to integrate with Excel and Word. Cons Query wizard only has limited features. For more advanced, you require programming knowledge. Review Source MA Mohammad A. Technical Support Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Programing Enviroment" October 24, 2023 5.0 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. Review Source Similar Products Featured