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Download 30 days trial for free\! > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 60 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** | 60 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | 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**: US$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 - Chat ## Category - [Database Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/18/database-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Like I said, if you are a Delphi programmer coming from the Borland BDE days and working with the standard database components, you'll find these extremely easy to integrate with. > > We've been using it for more than 10 years. Awesome product, and will probably keep on using it for the foreseeable future. ----- ### "Fast and reliable components" — 5.0/5 > **Johan** | *26 March 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy and logical to use, and fits seamlessly into the Delphi development environment. > > **Cons**: Nothing really to dislike with a few limitations. > > The product is reliable and fast - I have not suffered any loss of data while accessing my data is fast. ----- ### "The fast, the reliable and the universal database access components for Delphi/Lazarus" — 5.0/5 > **Marian** | *25 March 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: UniDAC gives me the freedom to develop Delphi applications that can connect to a wide variety of databases—and for some DB systems, this can even be done without installing additional database drivers. UniDAC offers excellent compatibility (from legacy versions like Delphi 7 to the latest release) and performance. 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** | *04 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. ----- ### "Reliable and Versatile Database Connectivity Solution :)" — 5.0/5 > **Niklas** | *24 June 2026* | Business Supplies & Equipment | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Universal Data Access Components is its ability to provide seamless connectivity across multiple database platforms through a single, consistent framework. The components are reliable, well-documented, and easy to integrate into existing applications, which significantly reduces development time. I also appreciate the high performance, broad database support, and flexibility it offers for both simple and complex data access scenarios. The regular updates and responsive support team make it a dependable solution for developers looking to build scalable and maintainable database applications. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Universal Data Access Components is that the initial setup and configuration can take some time, especially for developers who are new to the product or working with multiple database types. Some advanced features may also require a bit of learning before they can be used effectively. That said, once everything is configured properly, the tool works reliably and provides strong long-term value. > > My overall experience with Universal Data Access Components has been very positive. The product provides a comprehensive and reliable set of tools for database connectivity and data management across different platforms. It helped streamline development by offering a consistent API and strong performance, reducing the complexity of working with multiple database systems. The documentation is helpful, the components are stable, and the regular updates demonstrate a commitment to maintaining quality. Overall, it is a valuable solution that improves productivity and simplifies database application development. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1029273/universal-data-access-components?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/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