Claris FileMaker AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Form Builders

The best Form Builder alternative to Claris FileMaker is Airtable, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Claris FileMaker and ten of them are Form Builders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Form Builder alternatives to Claris FileMaker are Grist, Undb, Memento Database and Clappia.

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Claris FileMaker alternatives are mainly Form Builders, but if you're looking for Database Management Tools or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Open Source, Free, Linux, Mac, Android and Database Management Tool. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Claris FileMaker.
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  1. Airtable icon
     152 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.

    65 Airtable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Airtable as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
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    4

    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
  2. Grist icon
     49 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.

    41 Grist alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

    62 Undb alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  4. Customizable database app that works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Create databases without coding, sync across devices.

    60 Memento Database alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Java
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Clappia icon
     33 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. nuBuilder Forte icon
     33 likes

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

    24 nuBuilder Forte alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about nuBuilder Forte as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    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.
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    • nuBuilder Forte is Free and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
  7. dbFront icon
     12 likes

    dbFront enables rapid creation of dynamic web apps using SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle. Quick setup in minutes, it auto-updates with database changes, supports complex server setups, offers action buttons, validation fields, row security, custom themes, and data export/import.

    61 dbFront alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. IBM® Rational® ClearQuest® is application lifecycle management (ALM) software that provides flexible change and defect tracking, customizable processes, real-time reporting and lifecycle traceability for better visibility and control of the software development...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about Rational ClearQuest as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    This is not an all-in-one desktop database product that is easy to use for non-technical users.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Rational ClearQuest is Paid and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. QuintaDB icon
     71 likes

    QuintaDB is a powerful low-code platform to configure and automate business workflows. Collect, manage, analyze data in reports and integrate custom applications with minimal steps. Control your multiplatform apps from anywhere, at any time on PC, Android or iOS devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Tiki Trackers icon
     9 likes

    Tiki Trackers is an Open Source database web apps builder. With Tiki Trackers you can easily build databases, web forms and reports to manage your data online with zero programming knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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