Self-Hosted Claris FileMaker Alternatives

Claris FileMaker is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is NocoDB, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Claris FileMaker and 19 are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Claris FileMaker are Teable, Grist, Odoo and Undb.

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  1. Teable icon
     47 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.

    81 Teable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  2. Grist icon
     52 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.

    47 Grist alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  3. Odoo icon
     145 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.

    239 Odoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Odoo vs Claris FileMaker Comments
    Nicolas
    Positive
    -2

    Next generation of cloud CRM and 100% online database management

    • Odoo is Freemium and Open SourceClaris FileMaker is Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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
     
  5. 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.

    42 Mathesar alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  6. nuBuilder Forte icon
     33 likes

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

    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
  7. Rowy icon
     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
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Firebase
    • Google Cloud Platform
     
  8. Saltcorn icon
     5 likes

    Saltcorn is a platform for building database web applications without writing a single line of code. Use the intuitive point-and-click, drag-and-drop user interface to build the whole application

    20 Saltcorn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. SeaTable icon
     21 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. 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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    Rational ClearQuest vs Claris FileMaker Comments
    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.
    • Rational ClearQuest is Paid and ProprietaryClaris FileMaker is also Paid and Proprietary
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