Alternatives to ChessBase
The professional's database and analysis suite. If that's not for you - or you want to try something different - here are apps that overlap on features and use cases.
8 alternatives at a glance
Ordered by weighted overlap with ChessBase across use cases, features and platforms - not a quality ranking.
| App | Free tier | Paid from | Offline mode | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scid vs. PC | Free only | Windows, macOS, Linux | ||
| Lichess | Free only | Web, iOS, Android | ||
| Forward Chess | See review | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | ||
| Chess Position Trainer | See review | Windows | ||
| ChessMood | $79/mo | Not listed | Web | |
| Chessify | $7.99/mo | Not listed | Web, iOS, Android | |
| ScanChess | $4.99/mo | Not listed | Web | |
| ChessAtlas | $6.99/mo | Not listed | Web, iOS, Android |
Scid vs. PC
Steven Atkinson and contributors
Open-source database and analysis powerhouse.
Lichess
Lichess (charity)
Free, open-source chess. Forever.
Forward Chess
Forward Chess, LLC
Interactive chess ebook reader with embedded engine.
Chess Position Trainer
Stefan Renzewitz
Veteran flash-card repertoire trainer for desktop.
ChessMood
ChessMood
GM-led video courses plus live coaching community.
Chessify
Chessify
Cloud-powered Stockfish analysis on your phone.
ScanChess
SudoAI
Photograph a handwritten scoresheet and get a rule-checked PGN; photograph a board and get a FEN.
ChessAtlas
ChessAtlas
Build an opening repertoire that survives spaced repetition.