Version 1.0.0 | Released November 1, 2025 | macOS 10.15+
Word processor with templates and formatting
Spreadsheet with formulas and calculations
Presentation tool with edit and present modes
Get all three apps in one download:
Download Complete Suite (60MB)
Click the download button for the app you want. The DMG file will download to your Downloads folder.
Double-click the downloaded DMG file to mount it. A window will open showing the app.
Drag the app to your Applications folder.
Important: Since these apps aren't code-signed with an Apple Developer certificate, you'll need to:
After the first launch, you can open the app normally by double-clicking.
No subscription. No registration. No credit card. Download and use forever.
All documents are saved as HTML files. Open them in any browser, edit them with any tool, share them anywhere. No proprietary formats, no vendor lock-in.
No cloud storage required. No telemetry. No tracking. Your documents stay on your computer.
Each app is only 20MB. Launches instantly. Uses minimal memory and CPU.
Your data is yours. HTML files work everywhere and will be readable for decades. Unlike Microsoft Office's proprietary formats or Google Docs' cloud-only files, DBBasic files are truly portable.
Windows and Linux: Coming soon! Sign up for updates.
| Feature | DBBasic (Free) | Microsoft 365 | Google Docs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $70/year | Free (ads) |
| File Format | HTML (open) | Proprietary | Cloud-only |
| Privacy | Local-first | Cloud-required | Cloud-required |
| Internet Required | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| Vendor Lock-in | None | High | High |
| Download Size | 20MB per app | 3GB+ | Browser-based |
| Data Ownership | You own it | Microsoft servers | Google servers |
The free apps will always remain free. Pro adds convenience features for power users.
Yes. Download and use forever, no strings attached. We'll offer a Pro version with cloud sync and AI features for $20/year, but the core apps remain free.
Apple charges $99/year for code signing. We're keeping costs low to offer free apps. Once we have enough users, we'll get proper code signing to make installation easier.
Yes! DBBasic is free for both personal and commercial use.
DBBasic uses HTML files, not Microsoft formats. However, you can open your documents in any browser and copy/paste into Office if needed. We prioritize portability over compatibility.
Yes! We're working on cross-platform releases. The HTML-first architecture makes this easier than traditional native apps.
We'll add a small "Upgrade to Pro" button in the free apps. No pressure, no nags—just an option if you want cloud sync and AI features.
Verify your downloads haven't been tampered with:
To verify on macOS:
shasum -a 256 DBBasic-Writer-v1.0.0.dmg
Compare the output with the checksums in SHA256SUMS.txt.
DBBasic Suite uses HTML as its native file format for all documents.
Why HTML? - ✅ Future-proof - HTML files from 1995 still open today. Your files will be readable in 2050. - ✅ Universal - Open in any browser, on any platform, forever - ✅ Human-readable - Open in any text editor, use grep, version control with git - ✅ No lock-in - Files outlive the software. Never lose access to your data. - ✅ Portable - Smaller file sizes, work everywhere, email-friendly
Read Complete File Format Documentation →
DBBasic Suite is free software provided under our End User License Agreement (EULA).
Key Points: - ✅ Free to use for personal, educational, and commercial purposes - ✅ No warranty - provided "as is" - ✅ Limited liability (capped at $50 USD) - ✅ Closed source / proprietary software - ✅ Jurisdiction: Harris County, Texas, USA
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By downloading and using the software, you agree to the license terms.