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Memento Database alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Memento Database: dense interface with a learning curve, and weaker browser-based collaboration than web-first tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Memento Database, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Tap Forms Pro currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Tap Forms Pro logoTap Forms ProPaidNomacOS, iOS3 of 366.5
2Claris FileMaker logoClaris FileMakerPaidNomacOS, Windows, iOS +14 of 462.6
3Airtable logoAirtableFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 459.6
4Ninox logoNinoxFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, iOS4 of 455.3
  1. Tap Forms Pro logo

    1. Tap Forms ProTop pick

    Best for: Apple users who want a private, offline database for personal or small-business records

    PaidmacOS, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Memento Database

    Polished Apple-only database app with iCloud sync and a one-person focus.

    Pros

    • Data stays on your devices with your choice of sync
    • Custom layouts for each Apple device, including Apple Watch
    • Flexible field types, reports and scripting

    Cons

    • Apple platforms only
    • Subscription pricing after earlier one-off versions
    • No real-time multi-user collaboration
    Visit Tap Forms Pro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tap Forms Pro a good Memento Database alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Platforms
    Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tapforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync options
    iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV, nearby devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tapforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (yearly plan)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tapforms.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Claris FileMaker logo

    2. Claris FileMaker

    Best for: Businesses that want a bespoke database app on desktops and iPads, built in-house or by a consultant

    PaidmacOS, Windows, iOS, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Memento Database

    Professional custom database platform with strong iPad support.

    Pros

    • Same app runs on desktop, iPad, iPhone and web
    • Strong offline and mobile capabilities on Apple devices
    • Large community of experienced independent developers

    Cons

    • Proprietary format and scripting create lock-in
    • Per-user subscriptions are expensive for larger teams
    • Android is not supported natively
    Visit Claris FileMaker Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Claris FileMaker a good Memento Database alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starter plan
    US$22 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claris.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max plan
    US$45 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claris.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, mobile, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claris.com(opens source in a new tab)
    iPad and iPhone
    Yes, via FileMaker Go
    Checked Oct 25, 2026claris.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Airtable logo

    3. Airtable

    Best for: Non-technical teams that want a flexible shared database with a large template and integration ecosystem

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Memento Database

    Web-first collaboration and integrations, with mobile apps for quick edits.

    Pros

    • Easy to learn for anyone comfortable with spreadsheets
    • Linked records, rollups and many views make real relational setups possible
    • Interfaces let you give colleagues tailored screens instead of raw tables
    • Large ecosystem of templates, integrations and community answers

    Cons

    • Per-seat pricing gets expensive as more people need edit access
    • Record and automation limits per base can force workarounds
    • No self-hosting option, so data lives only in Airtable's cloud
    Visit Airtable Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Airtable a good Memento Database alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $20 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $45 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing basis
    Per seat
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Ninox logo

    4. Ninox

    Best for: European small businesses replacing Access or spreadsheets with a hosted database app

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, iOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Memento Database

    Hosted no-code database with native apps on desktop and mobile.

    Pros

    • Data hosted in Germany
    • Document templates for invoices and contracts built in
    • Native Mac and iOS apps alongside the web version

    Cons

    • Proprietary scripting language for advanced logic
    • Community and resources are stronger in German than English
    • AI usage is charged separately as credits
    Visit Ninox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ninox a good Memento Database alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ninox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    €25 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ninox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    €40 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ninox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ninox.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Memento Database alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Tap Forms Pro logo

Best Memento Database alternative for most people

Tap Forms Pro

Polished Apple-only database app with iCloud sync and a one-person focus.

Airtable logo

Best Memento Database alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Airtable

Web-first collaboration and integrations, with mobile apps for quick edits.

Claris FileMaker logo

Best Memento Database alternative for Mac

Claris FileMaker

Professional custom database platform with strong iPad support.

Claris FileMaker logo

Best Memento Database alternative for Windows

Claris FileMaker

Professional custom database platform with strong iPad support.

AppSheet logo

Best Memento Database alternative for iPhone and Android

AppSheet

Builds offline-capable mobile apps from spreadsheets and databases.

Ninox logo

Best Memento Database alternative for working in the browser

Ninox

Hosted no-code database with native apps on desktop and mobile.

Memento Database alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Memento Database?

Tap Forms Pro ranks first right now. Polished Apple-only database app with iCloud sync and a one-person focus. Claris FileMaker and Airtable follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Memento Database?

Yes. Airtable (free plan + paid) and Ninox (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Memento Database?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Memento Database?

The complaints we hear most: dense interface with a learning curve; weaker browser-based collaboration than web-first tools; team features require a subscription.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Memento Database, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.