Databases are starting to get increasingly important. A few years ago, databases were for companies that were trying to manage thousands of data points and using that information to create reports. Today, nearly every media company needs to have a database just to manage their digital assets and the ever changing publishing world.
Traditionally, databases have been hard to use. Although extremely powerful, tools such as Filemaker Pro and Microsoft Access are not very user-friendly. They require some knowledge of proper structure and report generation. This is where Bento 3 comes in. Bento 3 is made by the same company that makes Filemaker Pro and is an easy to use database solution.
How it works:
- Unlike many database applications, Bento 3 is extremely easy to use. Launch the application and select from a wide range of templates or create your own database template.
- If you choose to use a blank database, create fields from the left hand navigation and drag it onto the “Form.”
- Once you’ve designed your application, you can enter data, export data and run reports.
It may sound simple, but the application is extremely powerful and can be used for a number of different tasks.
Drawbacks:
The biggest drawback of the application is that it is not available for Windows.
Price:
Bento starts at $49 for the desktop version and is available for the iPhone and the iPad.
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