: Microsoft Access is a PC-only application and does not run natively on macOS .
: Only the person designing and building the database needs a paid license. Other users on your network can often use the Free Microsoft Access Runtime to run your application without buying the full software.
: Access is included in Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Business Premium , as well as the "Apps for business" plan. It is not included in the Business Basic plan.
: Microsoft 365 Personal (for one person) and Microsoft 365 Family (for up to 6 people) now both include Access.
This is generally considered the best value as it includes regular feature updates and cloud services. Access is now included in both consumer and business plans.
: Large organizations can get Access through Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 licenses. 2. Standalone Purchase (One-Time Fee)
: The latest perpetual version is Access 2024, which is supported with bug fixes until 2029 but does not receive new feature updates like the 365 version. Important Considerations
: Microsoft Access is a PC-only application and does not run natively on macOS .
: Only the person designing and building the database needs a paid license. Other users on your network can often use the Free Microsoft Access Runtime to run your application without buying the full software.
: Access is included in Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Business Premium , as well as the "Apps for business" plan. It is not included in the Business Basic plan.
: Microsoft 365 Personal (for one person) and Microsoft 365 Family (for up to 6 people) now both include Access.
This is generally considered the best value as it includes regular feature updates and cloud services. Access is now included in both consumer and business plans.
: Large organizations can get Access through Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 licenses. 2. Standalone Purchase (One-Time Fee)
: The latest perpetual version is Access 2024, which is supported with bug fixes until 2029 but does not receive new feature updates like the 365 version. Important Considerations