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

The best free alternative to Claris FileMaker is Airtable. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Claris FileMaker and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Claris FileMaker are NocoDB, Teable, Grist and Odoo.

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Claris FileMaker alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools, but if you're looking for Spreadsheet Apps or Project Management 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

    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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    Comments about Airtable as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    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.
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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. Teable icon

    Teable

     46 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.

    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 the most popular Open Source alternative to Claris FileMaker.

    • Teable is Free Personal and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
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    Zoho Creator

    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 lang...

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  6. 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
  7. Odoo icon

    Odoo

     140 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.

    226 Odoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Odoo as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    Nicolas
    Positive
    -2

    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
  8. 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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    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. Valentina Studio icon

    Valentina Studio

     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.

    94 Valentina Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Powerful User Interface
     
  11. LibreOffice - Base icon

    LibreOffice - Base

     129 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...

    77 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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

     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)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
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  13. 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.

    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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    Comments about Zoho Creator as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    Guest
    Positive
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Claris FileMaker Icon
    Zoho Creator icon

    • Most users think Zoho Creator is a great Claris FileMaker alternative.

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

    Memento Database

     50 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Java
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    Memento Database Desktop
     
  15. Clappia icon

    Clappia

     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

    Application types

    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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