Access on your Mac—without managing Windows.
Windowly prepares Windows automatically, keeps Microsoft Access in My apps and lets you open it directly from your Mac. The full Windows desktop remains available whenever you need it.
Card required · $9.99 USD/month after 7 days plus applicable taxes · Cancel online anytime
Requires Apple Silicon and macOS 14 or later. Check your Mac.
How it works
From your Mac to Access in three steps.
Install Windowly
Open Windowly and let it create and configure Windows automatically.
Add Microsoft Access
Choose Access from the catalog and keep it ready in My apps.
Launch your way
Open Access directly from Windowly, or use the full Windows desktop when your workflow requires it.
Built around your work
Your databases, from your Mac.
Course databases
Complete assignments that require the Windows desktop version of Access.
Existing business files
Open and test your own ACCDB or MDB databases, forms and reports.
Files on both sides
Reach shared folders from macOS and Windows, or drag files between them.
Before you subscribe
Know exactly what Windowly provides.
Windows runs locally
Your Windows environment and its files are stored on your Mac.
Compatible Mac required
Apple Silicon—M1 or later—and macOS 14 or later are required.
Licences are separate
Microsoft Windows and Access licences are not included.
Test your database
Compatibility varies by database, macros, add-ins and external connections.
Access on Mac FAQ
Questions before you start.
Does Microsoft Access run natively on macOS?
No. Access is a Windows application. Windowly prepares the local Windows environment it needs.
Do I have to open the Windows desktop every time?
No. Launch Access from My apps. The full desktop remains available when needed.
Can I use my existing database?
Yes, but test a copy during the trial, especially macros, add-ins and linked data sources.
Are Windows and Access included?
No. Valid Microsoft licences are your responsibility.
What happens if I cancel?
Windowly locks access to Windows and its files while the subscription is inactive, without automatically deleting them.
Ready to use Access on your Mac?
Let Windowly prepare Windows and test your real database for seven days before the first monthly charge.
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