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Cross-database connectivity solution

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Universal Data Access Components - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: November 2025

Universal Data Access Components overview

What is Universal Data Access Components?

UniDAC) is a powerful library of nonvisual cross-database data access components for Delphi, C++Builder, and Lazarus. UniDAC is a complete replacement for standard database connectivity solutions and presents an efficient native alternative to the Borland Database Engine and dbExpress for access to Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, InterBase, Firebird, SQLite, DB2, Microsoft Access, Advantage Database Server, Adaptive Server Enterprise, DBF, NexusDB, and other databases (using ODBC provider), as well as various cloud services.

Key benefits of using Universal Data Access Components

- Server-Aware Providers
- Cross-Platform Solution for Delphi, C++Builder, and Lazarus
- Server-Independent SQL
- Access Cloud Services
- Secure Connection

Starting price

329.95per user

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Universal Data Access Components reviews

Overall rating

4.9

/5

54

Positive reviews

100

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.41/10
Rating distribution

5

4

3

2

1

47

7

0

0

0

Pros
“The product is stable, accesses databases with excellent performance and Devart's technical support is very good.”
SN

Samuel N.

Director

“Works great with Firebird, which is our main database, and also with MySQL for our web apps. Easy to use and very stable.”
SZ

Solon Z.

Software developer

“In general, I rate it positively and as a manufacturer because its price is slightly below the average market and its overall quality is higher than its counterparts.”
FA

Fırat A.

CEO

Cons
“Problem with datetime2 field type in MSSQL, it should have automatic conversion to TDateTime. Problem with setting NULL values in INSERT or UPDATE query with params.”
AG

Artur G.

Application developer

“The negative for our company is that we only use a few providers regularly so the cost can feel burdensome, most notably when the CRM connectors and such were added a few years back.”
AE

Anthony E.

Developer

“The only feature i miss at Universal Data Access Components is a provider for Paradox-Tables.”
PT

Peter T.

Developer

Who uses Universal Data Access Components?

Based on 54 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Computer Software
Information Technology and Services
Hospital & Health Care
Accounting
Others

Use cases

Database

Universal Data Access Components's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Universal Data Access Components users:

Data storage management
Access controls/permissions
Data connectors
Secure data storage
Data migration
Data dictionary management

All Universal Data Access Components features

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Real-Time data
Data extraction
SSL security
Data import/export
Data synchronization
API

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Universal Data Access Components pricing

Value for money rating:

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan
Free trial
Subscription

Standard

329.95

/user

One-time payment

Professional

549.95

/user

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User opinions about Universal Data Access Components price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of Universal Data Access Components's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“The product is stable, accesses databases with excellent performance and Devart's technical support is very good.”
SN

Samuel N.

Director

“Works great with Firebird, which is our main database, and also with MySQL for our web apps. Easy to use and very stable.”
SZ

Solon Z.

Software developer

Universal Data Access Components support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Chat

Training options

Documentation
Videos

Universal Data Access Components FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Universal Data Access Components offer?

Universal Data Access Components has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $329.95
Pricing model: One Time License, Open Source
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. Who are the typical users of Universal Data Access Components?

Universal Data Access Components has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does Universal Data Access Components support?

Universal Data Access Components supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Universal Data Access Components offer an API?

No, Universal Data Access Components does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Universal Data Access Components offer?

Universal Data Access Components offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat

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