Claris FileMaker AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Database Management Tools

The best free Database Management Tool alternative to Claris FileMaker is Airtable. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Claris FileMaker and many of them are free Database Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Database Management Tool alternatives to Claris FileMaker are NocoDB, Grist, Symphytum and Valentina Studio.

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  1. Airtable icon
     153 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.

    74 Airtable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • 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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Airtable is Freemium and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Airtable is CustomizableClaris FileMaker is not according to our users
  2. Grist icon
     50 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.

    43 Grist alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Symphytum icon
     31 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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Symphytum is Free and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Valentina Studio icon
     166 likes

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

    95 Valentina Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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.

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

    This open-source tool offers a spreadsheet-like interface for managing and collaborating on Postgres data. With Docker installation, it maintains data privacy using native Postgres access control, and supports complex data setups for seamless workflow integration, all without coding.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  8. Kexi icon
     19 likes

    Kexi is considered as a long awaited Open Source competitor for Microsoft Access, Filemaker and Oracle Forms.

    25 Kexi alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Rows icon
     8 likes

    Combines robust spreadsheets with built-in integrations from business apps, enabling workflow automation. Interactive sharing enhances tasks across sectors like Sales, Marketing, and Operations, while data enrichment and API integration refine tools. Creative elements and real-time collaboration foster innovation.

    116 Rows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
     
  10. nuBuilder Forte icon
     33 likes

    Low-code, open-source RAD development tool for creating web-based database applications.

    24 nuBuilder Forte alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    nuBuilder Forte vs Claris FileMaker Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    This is not a desktop product, nor is it as easy to use as filemaker or ms-access.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • nuBuilder Forte is Free and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
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