Claris FileMaker AlternativesTop Database Management Tools and other similar apps like Claris FileMaker

Claris FileMaker is described as 'FileMaker is a cross-platform relational database application. It integrates a database engine with a graphical user interface and security features, allowing users to modify the database by dragging new elements into layouts, screens, or forms' and is a popular database management tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Claris FileMaker for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and SaaS apps. The best Claris FileMaker alternative is Airtable, which is free. Other great apps like Claris FileMaker are NocoDB, Teable, Grist and Odoo.

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  1. Airtable icon

    Airtable

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    Powerful tool merging database and project management. Offers intuitive interface with grids, calendars, Kanban, templates, and real-time collaboration. Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce; automates tasks; adapts for diverse workflows.

    61 Airtable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    It lacks good form customization. Every form is just a straight vertical list of your fields.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Airtable is a great Claris FileMaker alternative.

    • Airtable is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Claris FileMaker.

    • Airtable is the most popular free alternative to Claris FileMaker.

    • Airtable is Freemium and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Airtable is CustomizableClaris FileMaker is not according to our users
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    NocoDB

     82 likes
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    NocoDB is a feature-rich, open source #NoCode platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet similar to Airtable.

    118 NocoDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    • NocoDB is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Claris FileMaker.

    • NocoDB is the most popular Open Source alternative to Claris FileMaker.

    • NocoDB is Freemium and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • NocoDB is CustomizableClaris FileMaker is not according to our users
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    Teable

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    Teable is a super fast, real-time, professional, developer friendly, no-code database built on Postgres. It uses a simple, spreadsheet-like interface to create complex enterprise-level database applications.

    69 Teable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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    • Teable is the most popular SaaS alternative to Claris FileMaker.

    • Teable is Free Personal and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
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    Grist

    Open-source tool merges spreadsheets, databases, and app-building. Offers a spreadsheet interface, Python engines, real-time collaboration, and cell-level security controls. Choose cloud or self-hosting to maintain data ownership...

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    Grist

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    Open-source tool merges spreadsheets, databases, and app-building. Offers a spreadsheet interface, Python engines, real-time collaboration, and cell-level security controls. Choose cloud or self-hosting to maintain data ownership, free team account offers available.

    41 Grist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Grist is the most popular Linux alternative to Claris FileMaker.

    • Grist is Freemium and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Grist is Privacy focusedClaris FileMaker is not according to our users
  7. Odoo icon

    Odoo

     140 likes
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    Open-source business application suite developed in Python, offering ERP, CRM, e-commerce, and project management, reducing software needs and synchronization costs with over 260 core modules.

    223 Odoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Nicolas
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    Next generation of cloud CRM and 100% online database management

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    • Odoo is Freemium and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
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    Symphytum

     31 likes
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    Symphytum is a personal database software for everyone who desires to manage and organize data in an easy and intuitive way, without having to study complex database languages and software user interfaces.

    36 Symphytum alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Symphytum as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
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    Positive
    -3

    This app is straight forward and allows you to get a task done immediately. What it lacks in import export power this app makes up for in pure function.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Symphytum is a great Claris FileMaker alternative.

    • Symphytum is Free and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Microsoft Office Access icon

    Microsoft Office Access

     76 likes
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    Powerful Windows database management system integrating Jet Engine with a user-friendly GUI, enabling custom database solutions, data import, linking, and integration with Microsoft Office for efficient data management tasks.

    88 Microsoft Office Access alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about Microsoft Office Access as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    For what you get, MS-Access is cheaper than Filemaker by far on a cost per user basis. Usually you get the rest of the Microsoft suite with Access. The only thing Filemaker has over Access is being able to run of a MAC natively. For the everyday user, Access gives you more bang for buck if you are a windows user.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    jldel
    Negative
    1

    Far more complicated than Filemaker Pro. I've been using Filemaker since 1987, every once and a while I will try my hand at Access, and leave it frustrated. FM is intuitive, Access is not.

    Guest
    Negative
    -3

    Access is only for Windopws Desktop not for Web or Apps or Mac

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Microsoft Office Access is a great Claris FileMaker alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft Office Access is the most popular commercial alternative to Claris FileMaker.

    • Microsoft Office Access is Paid and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. LibreOffice - Base icon

    LibreOffice - Base

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    Base is a full-featured desktop database front end, designed to meet the needs of a broad array of users, for all kinds of usages, such as keeping track of collections of objects,maintaining customer information databases,maintaining student grade and curriculum...

    77 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Base as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    Guest
    Negative
    10

    LibreOffice is like Access, need more technical knowledge. Filemaker is easier, different market.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    This is an alternative to access, such differences between bouth

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    jldel
    Negative
    3

    Libre Office is far more complicated than Filemaker to use; much more like Access. At present, in our universe, Filemaker corners the market as the only highly-powerful-yet-easy-to-use database. Provue's Panorama is the only other contender in the Filemaker Pro arena.

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    • Some users think LibreOffice - Base is a great Claris FileMaker alternative, some don't.

    • LibreOffice - Base is Free and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Undb icon

    Undb

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    Undb is a local-first, offline-first no-code platform that empowers you to build and manage your own databases with ease. Start creating your type-safe APIs and manage your data securely. An Airtable alternative.

    62 Undb alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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    Zoho Creator

     33 likes
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    Low-code platform simplifying app development by reducing complexity. Create mobile, tablet, and web apps with custom forms, workflows, and integrations. Features auto-pilot, management controls, customizable dashboards, and language support.

    110 Zoho Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Zoho Creator across devices
     
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    Positive
    1

    they target themselves as a FileMaker alternative and seem to have most of the features

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Zoho Creator is a great Claris FileMaker alternative.

    • Zoho Creator is Freemium and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Clappia icon

    Clappia

     33 likes
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    No Code platform enabling any employee to efficiently design mobile and web apps with Excel knowledge, manage operations, automate workflows, and create ERPs or simple tools. User-friendly interface and cloud-powered, Clappia facilitates effortless app scalability and deployment.

    339 Clappia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Clappia apps created on the web can be pushed instantly to one common mobile app.
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  15. Memento Database icon

    Memento Database

     48 likes
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    Customizable database app that works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Create databases without coding, sync across devices.

    59 Memento Database alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Java
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    Memento Database Desktop
     
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