Tool comparison
The grid below will give you a quick comparison of the tools that we use in creating solutions for customers.
| Microsoft Access | Microsoft Office Live (+ Access) | Microsoft SQL Server (+ Access) |
| Individual or workgroup database based in one office. | Yes | Yes | Yes (but overkill) |
| Individual or workgroup database based in one or more office with a need to be able to access data online. | | Yes. Use with Access if you wish to use data on a laptop while not connected to the Internet. | Yes (but overkill) |
| Large scale database accessed from one or more office. | | | Yes |