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Download 30 days trial for free\! > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 57 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Universal Data Access Components? Universal Data Access Components is widely used by software developers and software development companies, that build their applications using Delphi, C++ Builder, and Lazarus. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 57 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Devart - **Location**: Prague, Czechia - **Founded**: 1997 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $329.95 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize and 206 more ## Features - Data Import/Export - Data Synchronization ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Chat ## Category - [Database Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/18/database-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Whenever a new major version of Delphi is released, a corresponding updated version of UniDAC is released shortly thereafter. The most compelling advantages for me compared to other solutions were the ease of setup, the broad support for IDEs and databases, the ability to access the database systems I use directly (without additional drivers)—and the speed of database access. > > **Cons**: I can’t really think of a direct downside. Of course, there’s the price... For someone who distributes software for free—whether out of enjoyment, for personal use, or simply to share their creations—the price is certainly a hurdle. Especially since there are free alternatives like ZeosLib. > > I have used UniDAC components in several applications and have gained experience accessing Firebird, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server databases. And what can I say: I’m a big fan of UniDAC. These days, one might well wonder whether you have to pay to establish a connection to a database system. In the Java environment, however, hardly anyone would do this or even need to. In the Delphi or Lazarus development environments, however, the situation is different. Yes, there are free solutions, but UniDAC still offers me added value, so — provided I’m not completely broke — I’ve decided to treat myself to a UniDAC license even as a hobbyist developer, rather than struggling with alternatives. And if, as a hobbyist developer, I already consider the advantages of UniDAC over other solutions is worth the money, then in a commercial software development context, I wouldn't even have to think twice about it. ----- ### "I highly recommend Universal Data Access Components" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *4 August 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Was able to get started and do basic functionality very quickly. With on-line searching I've been able to accomplish everything I've needed to do. > > **Cons**: I wish there was more documentation. I see properties and procedures that I don't yet know what they do. I don't know if I even need them. Everything works as I think they should. > > Love it\! I wish I would have started using it years earlier. Was very hesitant moving to a big boy database. Was used to dBase and the Absolute Database. Both worked but I needed to move to multi-million record tables. This does the job hands down. ----- ### "Great Connectivity....A Lifesaver\!" — 5.0/5 > **Charles** | *28 April 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its ease of connecting to a variety of databases. I work with Microsoft SQL server by day and Postgres by night. Getting connected to the various instances is a piece of cake. Staying current with the updates - always easy to install. > > **Cons**: Honestly, the cost for a subscription is a bit of hinderence for the individual developer. FireDac is free and comes with Delphi and the recurring cost for UniDac (like Delphi) can be a drag. > > I purchased UniDac for a personal project I am developing with TMS Web Core and XData. Migrating from FireDac to UniDac was problem free. But, I had a vexxing problem for work where we use Microsoft SQL Server. Unfortunately, Microsoft does not make a version compatible with Windows 11 ARM (let alone Management Studio) and made it difficult for me to perform Delphi dev even in a Parallels VM on my M4 Max MBP. I ended up having to install SQL Server in a Docker container. That could be accessed using FireDac. But, there was no easy way to perform backups or to switch databases. So, I wrote a utility using Delphi 12.3 and UniDac to perform database backups and restore. I am a user of dbForge for Postgres. At some point, I expect to purchase a license for MS SQL. Until then, I use BeeKeeper. But, in the end, UniDac has been a lifesaver for me. ----- ### "Unbeatably good components" — 5.0/5 > **Rainer** | *26 March 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've been using the components for many years. They're very stable and performant. New Delphi versions are also supported immediately. Customer service responds quickly and competently to any questions. > > **Cons**: I didn't notice anything that wasn't good. > > The components are easy to deploy, allowing our software to be used with Firebird, Oracle, or MS-SQL without any programming changes. The components have functioned reliably even across multiple versions. ----- ### "Reliable Database Connection with UniDAC and Delphi" — 5.0/5 > **Solon** | *24 September 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Works great with Firebird, which is our main database, and also with MySQL for our web apps. Easy to use and very stable. > > **Cons**: Error handling could be improved. In some cases the feedback is not detailed enough, which makes debugging harder and less efficient. > > We use UniDAC in our company’s EMDI business management software. It has been reliable, fast, and makes it simple to connect with both Firebird and MySQL. I also really like the included dbMonitor tool, which makes it much easier to debug and trace database activity during development. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/1029273/universal-data-access-components?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/1029273/universal-data-access-components) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pl | | ----- ## Structured Data