Word for Mac doesn't use the same device. I have used programs like Microsoft access before and that worked quite well but I have a ibook g4 (so no intel) and i can't find a compatible program. Hi i am trying to catalogue and cross reference information i get from several paper sources on my mac. Then there's the option of just running your Windows software on your Mac - you can do this by using a virtualisation tool like VMWare or VirtualBox and then you can just run the Windows tools you need directly on your Mac. Anything Similar to Microsoft Access For iMac? Discussion in 'Mac Apps and Mac App Store' started by Ray&Paula, Feb. It has a feature set comparable to Microsoft Access, but with a strong focus on forms (layouts) as the primary way of accessing databases. FileMaker is probably the best known database application for the Mac. Alternatives to Microsoft Access on the Mac File Maker Pro.