Claris FileMaker AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Claris FileMaker is Odoo, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Claris FileMaker and 15 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Claris FileMaker are LibreOffice - Base, Ninox, Kexi and Rows.

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Claris FileMaker alternatives are mainly Database Management Tools, but if you're looking for CRM Systems or Budget Managers 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. Odoo icon
     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

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    • 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
  2. 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Base as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    Guest
    Negative
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    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
  3. Ninox icon
     5 likes

    Create your own Business Application with Ninox that matches your workflow. Ninox lets you integrate CRM, ERP, HR and many more...

    30 Ninox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Ninox as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    Guest
    Negative
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    Similar only superficially. I have tested Ninox, it is way too basic still, maybe in furture it will be catchup with FMP and I will look forward to a switch !

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    Easy to use without loosing flexibility. Also, good support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Ninox is a great Claris FileMaker alternative.

    • Ninox is Paid and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Kexi icon
     19 likes

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

    25 Kexi alternatives

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    • Windows
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  5. 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.

    115 Rows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
     
  6. 4D icon
     2 likes

    4D is a relational database management system and IDE. 4D provides integrated platforms that simplify and speed up the development and deployment of Web, mobile, desktop, and client-server applications.

    The 4D product line has expanded to a SQL back-end, integrated compiler, int.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. simpl4 icon
     3 likes

    Development and service platform for HTML5 applications with process- and serviceengine. Quickly create processes,tables, forms, services, businessrules,documents

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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  8. VFront icon
     44 likes

    VFront is a dynamic front-end for MySQL or PostgreSQL databases written in PHP and Javascript. With VFront you can create forms for manage your data in AJAX style, different rules and privileges for groups, report in XML,HTML,PDF,statistics and much more.

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  9. InnoList icon
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    InnoList is the right software to manage data of various kinds. Creating solutions with tables and forms that perfectly match the requirements. Useable for many different tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Limbas icon
     5 likes

    Limbas is a web-based framework and frontend for business or enterprise database applications and processes. It contains front-end functionality like a form designer, a report generator, a graphical query generator, a calendar system, a workflow engine as well as dms...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Comments about Limbas as an Alternative to Claris FileMaker
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    MS Access Developers new heaven.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Limbas is Free and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
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    MaxDB is an ANSI SQL-92 (entry level) compliant relational database management system (RDBMS) from SAP AG, which was delivered also by MySQL AB from 2003 to 2007. MaxDB is targeted for large SAP environments e.g.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Teamleader icon
     5 likes

    One central platform to sell, bill and organise your work. Stop the mess with information spread across different tools, Excel sheets, and inboxes, and collaborate efficiently with your colleagues.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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