Simple and Free database app compatible for my Mac mini running macOS Sonoma.

I don't need SQL or high order math. Just a dozen or so text fields with a couple date fields. Much like Filemaker had some years ago. Three of the text fields will need to handle full 8.5 x 11 inch texts for one-page MSWord letters.


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Posted on Aug 14, 2024 4:33 AM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2024 12:20 PM

I would not recommend any database solution that depends on a current Java installation. That is what LibreOffice Base requires and the additional installation/usage complications are simply not worth it.


The operating system ships with sqlite3 which Apple actively uses. The user interface is the Terminal, though one can install a free visual interface that allows one to define tables and views in the database. That interface is DB Browser for SQLite and is currently supported, even on Apple Silicon. The SQLite website has documentation available for using SQLite3.


The concepts of simple and database usually are mutually exclusive. That is especially true when you want to use blobs to contain those MS Word letters.

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Aug 18, 2024 11:56 AM in response to MartinR

Nossir, MartinR, it doesn't meet my needs. I need a simple and free database that allows the user to build his own fields and use a blank template to build his own report/form, much the same as Filemaker 9.0.3 did. I'd upgrade my Filemaker if it didn't cost more than $400.00. I am going to try Ninox. I am sorry to spin y'all up but my need dictates being picky.

Aug 18, 2024 3:49 PM in response to tcarder

TO: All


I have nearly given up on finding a simple free database app that does what I need it to do or can afford. Even LibreOffice kept crashing on me. Trying to open Apache OpenOffice gave me the following:


“OpenOffice” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified." macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware.


I may try Excel, but I already know it will not do all that I need. If Filemaker Pro could give us a break and post a free version...


Thank you all for the help, suggestions and attention you have given me.


Tom Carder


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