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 Teable, Grist, NocoDB and Odoo.

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  1. Airtable icon

    Airtable

     159 likes

    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.

    114 Airtable alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Airtable vs Claris FileMaker Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    It lacks good form customization. Every form is just a straight vertical list of your fields.

    • Airtable is Freemium and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Airtable is a Team Collaboration Claris FileMaker is a Database Management Tool
    • Airtable is CustomizableClaris FileMaker is not according to our users
  2. Teable icon

    Teable

     54 likes

    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.

    92 Teable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  4. Grist icon

    Grist

     57 likes

    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.

    60 Grist alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Airtable

    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...

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  8. Odoo icon

    Odoo

     150 likes

    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.

    260 Odoo alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Odoo vs Claris FileMaker Comments
    Nicolas
    Positive
    -2

    Next generation of cloud CRM and 100% online database management

    • Odoo is Freemium and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Odoo is a CRM Claris FileMaker is a Database Management Tool
  9. Symphytum icon

    Symphytum

     32 likes

    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
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    Discontinued

    The GitHub repository is archived, no longer maintained.

    Symphytum vs Claris FileMaker Comments
    Guest
    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.

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

    Microsoft Office Access

     79 likes

    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.

    95 Microsoft Office Access alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Microsoft Office Access vs Claris FileMaker Comments
    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.

    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

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

    LibreOffice - Base

     133 likes

    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...

    83 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    LibreOffice - Base vs Claris FileMaker Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    10

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

    Guest
    Negative
    2

    This is an alternative to access, such differences between bouth

    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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    • LibreOffice - Base is Free and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Base is Privacy focusedClaris FileMaker is not according to our users
  12. Valentina Studio icon

    Valentina Studio

     166 likes

    FREE native AI enabled database manager for RDBMS: DuckDB, MariaDB, MySQL, Parquet, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Valentina DB, and MongoDB. PRO Edition adds Report Editor and Form Editor, with JS/Python scripting and dozens of features.

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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    Powerful User Interface
     
  13. Undb icon

    Undb

     13 likes

    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.

    74 Undb alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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

    Zoho Creator

     33 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Design once, deploy everywhere. Deliver consistent, high-quality app experiences across web, mobile, and tablet — from a single build.
     
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    Zoho Creator vs Claris FileMaker Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

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

    • Zoho Creator is Freemium and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zoho Creator is an Application Builder Claris FileMaker is a Database Management Tool
    • Zoho Creator is Privacy focusedClaris FileMaker is not according to our users
  15. Memento Database icon

    Memento Database

     53 likes

    Memento Database is a highly flexible, cross-platform tool designed to help you track, organize, and analyze any type of data. Whether you are looking for a mobile-first alternative to Microsoft Access, a truly offline replacement for Airtable, or a more structured relational...

    73 Memento Database alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Java
    Memento Database Desktop
     
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