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# Alternatives to Microsoft Access and FileMaker in 2026
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/alternatives-to-microsoft-access-and-filemaker-in-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-14T15:03:57.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-14T15:03:57.000Z
- Author: Aline Valério

Companies still run critical operations on **Microsoft Access and FileMaker**, but these old (Legacy) systems are a risk: they don't work well in the cloud, lack mobile apps, and depend on local servers.

### **Microsoft Access**

The Office classic.

- **Pros:** Powerful for those who know SQL/VBA and already have an Office license.
- **Cons:** Stuck on desktop (not web), hard to share, risk of file corruption.

### **Claris FileMaker**

The Apple option.

- **Pros:** Great for creating beautiful layouts and local apps for iPad/Mac.
- **Cons:** Expensive hosting, closed ecosystem, and scarce developers.

### **Jestor**

The evolution to the Cloud (SaaS).

- **Differentiator:** Brings the relational database robustness of Access with modern Web usability.
- **Migration:** Import your data and recreate relationships in minutes.
- **Access:** Works on any browser and has a native app for iOS/Android.
- **Connectivity:** Integrates with the rest of the internet (Slack, Stripe, CRM), something Access struggles with.

### **Verdict**

Stop maintaining old servers. Modernize your database with **Jestor**.

Migrate your legacy data:[https://jestor.com/](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com)