Bento 1.0.2 Consumer-friendly database takes a cue from iWork

by Dan Moren

Feb 15, 2008 2:53 pm

Bento, FileMaker's new consumer-level database, aims to do for the database what Numbers and Pages.

Bento, FileMaker's new consumer-level database, aims to do for the database what Numbers and Pages  did for the spreadsheet and the page layout program, respectively: make them easy and accessible for the rest of us. Bento fits right between FileMaker and library databases like Delicious Library by providing an approachable interface that appeals to the general consumer and a feature set that's suitable for a single user to manage data. Bento easily handles data that's too cumbersome for a spreadsheet, yet doesn't require the complexities of a professional-level database..

Macworld's buying advice

Bento is a pretty good solution if you're looking for a simple way to keep tabs on data for yourself and yourself alone. At $49, it's far cheaper than professional-level programs like FileMaker Pro, and it's much easier and more user friendly. Bento won't meet the needs of power users, but that's largely by design. For tracking household expenses, insurance inventories, and even small businesses, Bento is quick, easy, and effective.

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