Used Microsoft licences

Use the database management tool legally and particularly cheaply with a used Access license

Microsoft Access is a sophisticated and reliable relational database and development environment. You can purchase an Access license individually or license the program with the MS Office package and then, for example, output and process Access tables in Excel. At Soft & Cloud, you can purchase a used Access license for the 2016, 2019 and 2021 LTSC versions and use this powerful tool completely legally.

What functions and options does Microsoft Access offer?

MS Access is a database application. This means that you can use it to create, manage and evaluate databases of almost any size. No in-depth database or programming skills are required, as the basic functions are self-explanatory and very well documented. There are also numerous free templates that can be easily adapted to your own requirements.

Typical Microsoft Access application examples include the mapping and support of operational processes, for example in materials management, sales, time recording, etc. Compared to Excel, Access offers more and more extensive options for data collection and evaluation and can also process large amounts of data much faster and more reliably.

What is the difference between a used Access license and the purchase of a new license?

When you buy a Microsoft Access license, you acquire the right to use the software for an unlimited period of time. It does not matter whether it is a used Microsoft Access license that a previous owner no longer needs and has therefore legally sold to Soft & Cloud, or a new license from Microsoft. In both cases, the right to use the software in question is sold. Therefore, the only difference between a used and a new license is the price - and this is significantly lower if you buy a legal used Access license.

Access 2021, Access 2019 and Access 2016 in comparison

At Soft & Cloud, you can choose between three versions of Access licenses. If you buy a license for Microsoft Access 2016, you have the 2016 version of the database application at your disposal, which, in addition to the standard functions, officially supports Microsoft's online backend database Azure via ODBC driver for the first time.

Access 2019 introduces the new BigInt data type, which makes the program more compatible with SQL servers. dBASE file support has also been introduced and 11 new diagrams for visualizing the data have been integrated. If you attach particular importance to accessibility, you should purchase a license for Microsoft Access 2019 to benefit from Windows speech output and other assistive technologies.

With the current Microsoft Access 2021 version, you can add tables with just a few clicks and use the updated Table Link Manager. Microsoft has also introduced the new "DatesTime2" data type and improved the SQL view.

Buy used Microsoft Access - cheap and secure

When you buy used licenses for Access from Soft & Cloud, you will only receive audit-proof original licenses - for which we assume liability. The secure license transfer, which is crucial for the legal re-use of used licenses, has been certified by TÜVIT for the fifth time in a row. Soft & Cloud is thus a pioneer in the secure, legal and legally compliant handling of used software licenses.

On-premise or cloud

Microsoft sells its Office programs for private users as a subscription model for which costs are incurred each month. The cloud-based versions, which are offered under the Microsoft 365 label, require a constant connection to the internet and can be used on all devices - mobile and stationary. This means that Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Access are available to you online - but only on a subscription basis, i.e. only for as long as you use and pay for the subscription.

With the so-called on-premise version, which Microsoft offers for commercial customers and others, an Internet connection is only required for the one-off Microsoft Access download. You can then install the program locally on your computer and use it at any time without incurring any ongoing costs. Another advantage of the on-premise versions is that you store all your data and documents locally and do not have to transfer them to the cloud, which increases data protection. And last but not least, the locally installed version is significantly cheaper than the subscription model, especially if you don't need any or only a few other Office applications apart from Access. This is because instead of monthly fees, with a used license you acquire the right to use it for an unlimited period of time, and with the current version Access 2021 LTSC you also have the right to support and updates.

As a stand-alone application or in an Office package

If you are only looking for a database management system, you can simply buy a license for Microsoft Access 2016 individually from Soft & Cloud. Alternatively, you can also find the more up-to-date versions 2019 and 2021 LTSC, which we also offer at particularly favorable prices.

However, if you also want to use other applications from the Office family, you can also buy Microsoft Office with Access from us, such as the latest version Office 2021. In this case, you not only have Access, but also the other Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, which you can install locally and use legally. If you compare the prices for these licenses, you will quickly see that you can make considerable savings by purchasing an Office license compared to the individual prices.

Frequently asked questions and answers

What is Microsoft Access?

Microsoft Access is database software that allows you to develop database applications, program databases and store data in SQL servers. Access is part of the Microsoft Office family; it enables you to handle and analyze large amounts of data.

What does Microsoft Access cost?

The cost of Microsoft Access depends on whether you want to subscribe to the program or install and use it locally on a permanent basis. At Soft & Cloud, you can purchase used licenses for Access at a price equivalent to a few months' subscription fee.

Can I use Access without a license?

No, it is neither permitted nor allowed to use Access without a legal license. So if you want to be on the safe side legally, you must purchase a license for each copy of Access you use, which entitles you to use the software for an unlimited period of time.

What is the difference between Excel and Access?

Excel is a spreadsheet program that you can use to analyze and process small to medium-sized amounts of data. Access is a database management software that is suitable for storing and managing large amounts of data and provides numerous functions for this purpose.