Pricing for Access Conversion

How Pricing Works

The cost of converting a Microsoft Access application to ASP.NET Web Forms depends on the size and complexity of the database; IE

• the number of tables and queries
• the number of forms
• the number of reports
• the amount and complexity of VBA code in the Access project

The conversion engine automates much of the process, but some databases require additional analysis or cleanup.

• queries that cannot be converted using automation but must be manualy built in SQL Server
• In many cases, the cost to remedy necessary data integrity issues
• In some cases, the cost to remedy table structures to be copmpliant with Web Forms datasource requirements

Step 1 – Database Analysis

Before conversion, the database is analyzed to determine the number of forms, queries, tables, and VBA code, and to identify any issues that may affect the conversion.

• Verify primary keys on all tables
• Check relationships and lookup fields
• Check for invalid data values
• Review queries and domain functions
• Review VBA code

Typical cost: $300 – $800

Step 2 – Automated Conversion

The Access Conversion Engine generates ASP.NET Web Forms pages and SQL Server tables and queries automatically.

• Access forms( datasheet, single Form, Continuous, Split Form) → ASP.NET pages
• Subforms → ASP.net pages
• Access tables → SQL Server tables
• Access Queries → SQL Server views
• VBA form events → server-side logic

Typical cost: about $200 - $500 per form

Reports Conversion

Many Microsoft Access databases contain reports. Reports are not converted automatically, but they can usually be imported into a Visual Studio report project and adapted for use in the web application.

• Access reports → RDL / RDLC reports
• Data sources updated for SQL Server
• Layout preserved in most cases

Typical cost: about $200 per report

Step 3 – Adjustments (if needed)

Some databases require additional work before or after conversion. This may include fixing data integrity issues or adjusting logic that cannot be converted automatically.

• Missing primary keys
• Invalid lookup values
• Unsupported Access functions
• Complex VBA logic
• Data cleanup

Additional work is quoted separately if required.

Why Conversion Costs Less Than Rewriting

Rewriting an Access application from scratch can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Automated conversion can reduce a $200,000 manual rewrite project to a cost that is MORE THAN A 50% LOWER