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Access SQL Server Migration Cost: 2026 Pricing Guide

Simple migrations (under 30 tables, few reports): $8,000–$15,000. Medium complexity (custom VBA, linked Excel, 30–80 users): $15,000–$35,000. Enterprise with validation and parallel run: $35,000–$80,000+. I quote fixed price after a review of your .accdb and workflows.

Typical Migration Price Ranges

Simple migrations (under 30 tables, few reports): $8,000–$15,000. Medium complexity (custom VBA, linked Excel, 30–80 users): $15,000–$35,000. Enterprise with validation and parallel run: $35,000–$80,000+. I quote fixed price after a review of your .accdb and workflows.

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What Drives the Price

  • Number of tables, queries, forms, reports, and VBA modules
  • Data quality and cleanup required before transfer
  • SQL Server licensing (Express vs Standard vs Azure)
  • Parallel testing period and user training
  • Integrations with Excel, email, or external APIs

Hidden Costs to Plan For

Server hosting, DBA time, SSL certificates for cloud SQL, and internal IT hours for cutover. Budget 10–20% above the build quote for post-go-live fixes.

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Robert Terry is an Excel VBA and Access database consultant based in Springville, Utah, with 20+ years of experience automating business processes for companies across the US.

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