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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Claris FileMaker	Paid	No	macOS, Windows, iOS +1	4 of 4	62.6
2	Airtable	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	4 of 4	59.6

1. Claris FileMakerTop pick
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)
2. 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)

The best Memento Database alternative for…

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

Best Memento Database alternative for most people

Tap Forms Pro

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

Best Memento Database alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Airtable

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

Best Memento Database alternative for Mac

Claris FileMaker

Professional custom database platform with strong iPad support.

Best Memento Database alternative for Windows

Claris FileMaker

Professional custom database platform with strong iPad support.

Best Memento Database alternative for iPhone and Android

AppSheet

Builds offline-capable mobile apps from spreadsheets and databases.

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.