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Microsoft Access
What Microsoft Access is
Microsoft Access is a paid database application for Windows. It supports relational data, allowing information to be organized across connected tables, and includes permission controls, an app interface builder, workflow automation, and API access. Deployment is self-hosted. Access is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions rather than offered as a free plan. Microsoft 365 Apps for business costs $10 a month per user when billed annually. That plan includes desktop Microsoft 365 applications, 1 TB of cloud storage per user, availability for up to 300 employees, and Microsoft Access. Microsoft was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, United States. Access is provided through Microsoft's product website.
Who it suits
Access suits Windows users who need relational data, permission controls, interface building, workflow automation, and API access. Its self-hosted deployment fits organizations managing their own application and data environment.
What it does well
- Supports relational data
- Includes permission controls
- App interface builder included
- Workflow automation available
- API access listed
What to know first
- Windows platform only
- No free plan
- Self-hosted deployment
- Business Standard price not listed
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Apps for business | billed annually · Desktop versions of Microsoft 365 apps · 1 TB of cloud storage per user · Available for up to 300 employees · Microsoft Access included in the subscription | $10 a month |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Desktop, web, and mobile versions of Microsoft 365 apps · 1 TB of cloud storage per user · Microsoft Access included in the subscription | On request |
As microsoft.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Microsoft Access provides a Windows database environment with relational data features and tools for interfaces, permissions, workflows, and APIs. It is a paid Microsoft 365 inclusion, with the listed starting plan billed annually.
Facts from Microsoft Access's own pages
- Founded
- 1975 · microsoft.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington, United States · microsoft.com, 4 Oct 2026
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