# Page 5 | Microsoft Access Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is Microsoft Access the right Database solution for you? Explore 207 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 (207) [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 # Page 5 - Reviews of Microsoft Access ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 207 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Mphare T. developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great database management software" August 1, 2022 4.0 It still remains decent and other features it has are also very handy Pros It's user interface makes it easy to user and manage databases, easy to make reports Cons Although it is one of highly recommended tools It is just not ideal for team use Review Source JD Jill D. Owner Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Somewhat clunky interface, great data collection and reporting tool." July 30, 2021 3.0 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. Alternatives considered [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Reason for choosing 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. 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 JB John B. Business Owner Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Access - complicated but powerful" October 12, 2022 4.0 I have used Access for multiple applications over my career in IT. It is a powerful tool that you can customize to your needs, if you have the knowledge of the tool. Pros The ability to create a relational data base with multiple tables to provide a professional database application that can be customized to your business needs. Cons Much too complicated for an average user. Knowledge of relational database is really needed to use it effectively. Switched from [Claris FileMaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/162784/FileMaker/)[dBASE Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/80138/dBASE-Plus/) Standardized with Microsoft products. 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 JJ Jermaine J. Internal Audit Officer Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient data management software" November 10, 2021 4.0 Pros Microsoft Access provides an economical and efficient method for storing your data. Users can manipulate and organize date by creating tables and queries to suit business needs. Another strong point of Access is that it allows you to link data which are related such as customers can be easily linked to their orders or products to suppliers. Cons It might take users some time to get familiar with the different features of manipulating data. Large amounts of data tend to cause the software to operate slower. Review Source AU Allison U. Ward clerk Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft access " January 12, 2023 4.0 Once you learn to use it it’s very easy to navigate, there are lots of online tools to help you with it Pros Once you learn to use it it’s a very useful product for keeping track of medical records Cons It feels old, like it could be visually updated Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful program with a long pedigree but looking its age" October 21, 2022 4.0 We have setup various databases to monitor employees, assets and inventory. We have mostly moved to the cloud for these as it is more flexible and easier to deploy. Pros It fits very well with the rest of the Microsoft suite if your company uses them, we pay for the full licence of the suite so is a handy edition Cons It can be very time consuming making a database that looks good and doesn't work well outside the company. Support from Microsoft is always poor and longwinded and you normally have to solve issues from forums or online help and guides Review Source MYU Muhammad Yasir U. Sales Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Still the best" July 31, 2022 5.0 Overall satisfactory performance by Microsoft Access Pros Cost effective, integrated with other Microsoft softwares, ease to use. Cons Not good for individual working team work require, only for small databases Review Source Alejandro S. Engineer Oil & Energy Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "MS Access, a good alternative for small databases" June 26, 2022 4.0 The use that I have given to MS Access was for information management of small projects, which allowed me to enter data through forms and then obtain the results that I wanted as documents that I could then easily export to MS Excel, this was more comfortable than Enter the data directly into MS Excel. Pros MS Access is included in all MS Office packages, making it a viable alternative for small business database management or personal use. Besides being part of MS Office, it interacts better with other programs like MS Excel. Cons For large or medium-sized companies it is not a good alternative, its use becomes very complex and requires many computing resources compared to alternatives designed for that volume of data. In addition, it only works on Windows operating systems, which greatly limits its use. Review Source Marie M. Entrepreneur Cosmetics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very useful data management tool" May 10, 2022 4.0 Pros The most important thing about Microsoft Access is that it is inexpensive. Creating table from scratch might be technical but Microsoft simplify things with templates and each category has a demo video to help users get started. Another plus is that the platform has been around for decades and introductory courses taught from the high school level. Cons Setting up tables from scratch might require some technical knowledge. Review Source AT Austin T. Instrumentation Team Leader Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful Software - Training Required" January 12, 2023 5.0 Overall Access is a feature rich, powerful, versatile solution for database management. To really use the product to its full potential, I would highly recommend some sort of formal training. Pros Microsoft Access is a very powerful database tool. It can be easily implemented into existing systems. The ability to use the same database across multiple platforms is excellent and extremely useful. The data management tools offered are extremely powerful as well. Cons It takes quite some time to get acclimated to the software due to the sheer amount of features that are offered. If users have access to any sort of formal training, it is highly recommended. It is very easy to become overwhelmed and lost when first starting out. Review Source CC Carlos C. Project Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not he most simple data base developing tool" May 31, 2023 3.0 Pros The possibility to develop a data base with the microsfot office base aspect. Cons Too much complicate to develop and old tools in compare with new softwares more simple and friendly user. Review Source SB Stefano B. Responsabile di Laboratorio Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Buon punto di partenza per la creazione di database" November 4, 2021 4.0 Pros Un buon strumento da ufficio che ti permette di organizzare i tuoi dati in database. Access ci ha permesso di gestire un numero importante di strumenti di misura, tracciando completamente il flusso dall'arrivo in azienda alla spedizione. Cons Quando vengono caricati molti dati, il file diventa molto pesante. Infatti dobbiamo compattare il file periodicamente per poterlo utilizzare, altrimenti inizia a rallentare fino a bloccarsi del tutto. Review Source LW Llanoi W. Audit Assistant Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Access Review" January 31, 2022 4.0 Pros Microsoft Access proved to be an easy to use and convenient software in storing large amounts of data. The ability to mine through data through the use of simple queries came in handy. Additionally, through the use of primary keys, duplications were next to impossible which was super helpful. Cons It tends to freeze, especially when running queries. Review Source Manuel Eduardo M. Bachelor in cientific computer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The ease of use of Microsoft Access" February 24, 2022 5.0 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. Alternatives considered [MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Access Because it has a simple interface. Switched from [MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) To do more professional work. Review Source Martin Luther King S. Accountant Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Impressive Data Base software" December 7, 2021 4.0 I have been using Access for many years now, and I have to say that it has been very useful and practical. Pros I like that this product delivered when its come to data storage and retrieval, it's very powerful in that sense. Cons Access is not too robust for team use, and very large databases. Review Source BO Braylee O. Account Manager Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Works for specific programs and has been around a while " April 14, 2022 3.0 Pros We're able to use this program for our very intricate consignment program. We have also now been able to expand and use this for inventory purposes as well as pull reports. Cons It's slow due to having to be on the server. I wish it functioned more as a CRM and could hold more customer info without slowing it down. I also wish it could integrate with more programs and apps. Review Source hA hamdi A. Product Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Un bon outil de gestion de base de données." January 5, 2024 5.0 Pros L'interface graphique de Microsoft Access est conviviale, ce qui rend la création de bases de données et la gestion des données plus accessibles aux utilisateurs non techniques. Cons La sécurité d'Access peut être perçue comme moins robuste par rapport à des systèmes de gestion de base de données plus avancés. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer dipl.oec. Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Access is good " November 25, 2021 5.0 Pros Microsoft Access is easy to install and use, and where people can create a database for their needs, according to parameters that they will determine themselves. Cons Because the data is not on the internet to be available at all times, when people need it. Review Source Fabio B. CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "useful but not easy for me" October 19, 2023 5.0 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 Review Source Pedro C. PC&L Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Banco de dados" April 6, 2023 4.0 Pros É um software fácil de utilizar e com possible se personalizar os bancos de dados. Cons A limitação dos tamanho dia bancos de dados Review Source AC Alejandro C. Programador Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Una herramienta obsoleta pero de siempre" October 20, 2022 5.0 Lo seguiré usando tengo sistemas personales montados desde hace años Pros Se mantiene robusto pese al paso de los años y las funcionalidades que se han añadido le dan un plus Cons Le falta un lavado de cara, se ha quedado obsoleto su interfaz de usuario Review Source MB Mortadha B. Cadre Furniture Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Microsoft Access" March 29, 2024 4.0 Pros Access fournit de nombreux modèles de bases de données prêts à l'emploi, de sorte que même un nouvel utilisateur peut travailler avec ce produit sans assistance Cons Le produit semble un peu dépassé. Actuellement, vous pouvez trouver de nombreux produits similaires sur le marché offrant la même chose Review Source zmel J. ceo Animation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "best business tool" August 11, 2022 5.0 very good Pros It is very easy to install and use, easy to integrate offers a large storage capacity plus the cost is a real advantage Cons It is a finite database system and all data is stored in a single file Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.