Microsoft Access for Mac users

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.

If your subscription becomes inactive: access to Windows and the files inside it is locked through Windowly. Files are not automatically deleted; access returns when the subscription is active again.

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.

Get Windowly — 7 days free

Card required · $9.99 USD/month after 7 days plus applicable taxes · Cancel online anytime