Claris FileMaker AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Spreadsheet Apps

The best Spreadsheet 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 12 are Spreadsheet Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Spreadsheet App alternatives to Claris FileMaker are NocoDB, Grist, Symphytum and SeaTable.

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  1. Airtable icon

    Airtable

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  2. NocoDB icon

    NocoDB

     82 likes

    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)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • NocoDB is Freemium and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • NocoDB is CustomizableClaris FileMaker is not according to our users
  4. Grist icon

    Grist

     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

    Application types

    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
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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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  6. Symphytum icon

    Symphytum

     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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    Comments about Symphytum as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
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    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
  7. SeaTable icon

    SeaTable

     21 likes

    SeaTable is an innovative no-code platform for creating custom digital solutions without programming. Intuitively build user-defined databases, applications, and workflows.

    49 SeaTable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Rows icon

    Rows

     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.

    115 Rows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
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  10. Obvibase icon

    Obvibase

     9 likes

    Obvibase is a distraction-free online database editor that you do not need to learn, but can just start using and benefiting from.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Rowy icon

    Rowy

     9 likes

    Manage Firestore data in a spreadsheet-like UI, write Cloud Functions effortlessly in the browser, and connect to your favorite third party platforms such as SendGrid, Twilio, Algolia, Slack and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Firebase
    • Google Cloud Platform
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  12. QuintaDB icon

    QuintaDB

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Build and customize cross-platform business apps with easy and powerful database
     
  13. Lumeer.io icon

    Lumeer.io

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    Companies use Lumeer to keep one version of truth on every type of project, collaborate real-time with others, track progress on any project, automate processes, and provide instant executive reports.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  14. Matrify icon

    Matrify

     16 likes

    Matrify is the middle way between spreadsheets and industry-specific software. Use Matrify to work on tables and lists with your team, e. g. for to-do lists, contacts, customers (CRM), inventory, licenses, real estates or tracking of issues, software requirements and software...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Example list for "office library management".
     
  15. LyteRAD icon

    LyteRAD

     3 likes

    Easy database and applications platform. Quickly create tables and start storing information like projects, sales data, customer information, product catalogs or bug tracker tables. Create custom solutions with tables, forms, reports and images.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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