Claris FileMaker AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Database Management Tools

The best Database Management Tool alternative to Claris FileMaker is Grist, 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 many of them are Database Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Database Management Tool alternatives to Claris FileMaker are Airtable, NocoDB, LibreOffice - Base and Valentina Studio.

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  1. Grist icon
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    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.

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  2. Airtable icon
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    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.

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  3. 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...

    84 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

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  4. Valentina Studio icon
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    FREE native AI enabled database manager for RDBMS: DuckDB, MariaDB, MySQL, Parquet, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Valentina DB, and MongoDB. PRO Edition adds Report Editor and Form Editor, with JS/Python scripting and dozens of features.

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  5. Powerful Windows database management system integrating Jet Engine with a user-friendly GUI, enabling custom database solutions, data import, linking, and integration with Microsoft Office for efficient data management tasks.

    96 Microsoft Office Access alternatives

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  6. Undb icon
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    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.

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  7. Mathesar icon
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    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.

    45 Mathesar alternatives

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  8. Memento Database is a highly flexible, cross-platform tool designed to help you track, organize, and analyze any type of data. Whether you are looking for a mobile-first alternative to Microsoft Access, a truly offline replacement for Airtable, or a more structured relational...

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  9. Gridova icon
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    A fully offline Windows database workspace — build tables with formulas and linked menus, design your own document forms, and turn the data into dashboards, calendars and PDF reports. Everything stays on your own PC.

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  10. Symphytum icon
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    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

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

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  12. Rows icon
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    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.

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