# Alpha Anywhere vs Claris FileMaker Comparison

| | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 13 | 578 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (69.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | As Low As 5.95 USD per user, per month | Free Trial | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Alpha Anywhere

**Not enough data**

### Claris FileMaker

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Flexibility (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (4 reviews)
- Navigation Difficulties (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (470 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (470 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (294 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (287 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (407 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (273 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (463 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Alpha Anywhere

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Alpha TransForm

Price: As Low As 5.95 USD per user, per month

Description: Monthly subscription includes: Design & Use Unlimited # of Forms, Full Offline Support, Robust API and Programmable Capabilities 

https://www.alphasoftware.com/alpha-transform-pricing


[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/alpha-anywhere/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Claris FileMaker

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Claris FileMaker

Price: Free Trial

Description: Claris offers a variety of license options to meet every businessess needs. 

Key Features:
- Claris FileMaker 2023 allows you to deliver the highest-performing, reliable, and scalable custom applications ever.

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Workplace Innovation Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Alpha Anywhere** | N/A | N/A |
| **Claris FileMaker** | 8.5/10 | 142 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.9 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Native Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.6 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.8 (110 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (109 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.2 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (108 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workflow Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.4 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | 8.9 (103 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Development

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Templates** | Not enough data | 7.9 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **UI Code Extending** | Not enough data | 7.9 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **WYSIWYG Editor** | Not enough data | 8.3 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Collaborative Development** | Not enough data | 8.2 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Mobile Forms Automation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Alpha Anywhere** | N/A | N/A |
| **Claris FileMaker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Development Tools

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drag-and-drop Form Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Field Tools

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **OCR** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GPS & Time Stamps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode and Signature Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image and Video Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embedded Work Instructions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Back Office Tools

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Report Formatting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roles and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Application Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Alpha Anywhere** | N/A | N/A |
| **Claris FileMaker** | 8.4/10 | 56 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 9.0 (52 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | 7.4 (47 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | 9.4 (51 reviews) | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | 8.0 (49 reviews) | 
| **Help Guides** | Not enough data | 7.9 (50 reviews) | 
| **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | 8.3 (50 reviews) | 

### Mobile Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Alpha Anywhere** | N/A | N/A |
| **Claris FileMaker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Alpha Anywhere** | N/A | N/A |
| **Claris FileMaker** | 8.5/10 | 138 |

#### Application Design

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **UI Code Extending** | Not enough data | 7.9 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Programming Code Extending** | Not enough data | 8.1 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customized Branding** | Not enough data | 8.8 (99 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Application Templates** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (94 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.6 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Data Control

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 9.0 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Platform Compatability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (99 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### No-Code Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Alpha Anywhere** | N/A | N/A |
| **Claris FileMaker** | N/A | N/A |

#### User Interface Design

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **WYSIWYG Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customized Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **App Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Control

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms

| Feature | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms), [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms)

**Unique to Alpha Anywhere (3):** [Mobile Forms Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-forms-automation), [Mobile Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-development-platforms), [No-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/no-code-development-platforms)

**Unique to Claris FileMaker (1):** [Workplace Innovation Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/workplace-innovation-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Alpha Anywhere | Claris FileMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 69.2% | 63.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.4% | 25.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.4% | 11.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Alpha Anywhere

- **Management Consulting:** 15.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Computer Software:** 15.4%
- **Accounting:** 15.4%
- **Real Estate:** 7.7%
- **Information Services:** 7.7%
- **Industrial Automation:** 7.7%
- **Human Resources:** 7.7%
- **Government Administration:** 7.7%

#### Claris FileMaker

- **Computer Software:** 11.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.4%
- **Higher Education:** 6.1%
- **Education Management:** 5.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Entertainment:** 2.4%
- **Printing:** 2.2%
- **Construction:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 49.9%

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## Top Discussions

### Alpha Anywhere

No discussions available for this product.

### Claris FileMaker

- Title: [Can I create a correlation between inventory and customer database?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-create-a-correlation-between-inventory-and-customer-database) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, that is relatively easy with Filemaker Pro"
- Title: [Hello how easy is it to apply for help with framework coding in our files?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12192-hello-how-easy-is-it-to-apply-for-help-with-framework-coding-in-our-files) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Adding value lists into your solution would make data entry quicker for your end user and give you control over what data they input into your fields.   When..."
- Title: [Sending the same message to a found group.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33205-sending-the-same-message-to-a-found-group) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "In the SEND MAIL script step dialog, there is a checkbox to collect email across found set. Set the email field as the TO, set the checkbox and go. 
You..."
- Title: [What is the best way to integrate with Google Calendar?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13940-what-is-the-best-way-to-integrate-with-google-calendar) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I am going to answer by linking you to an excellent article and video by Brendan McBride with DB Services. It shows you how to do this very thing...."
- Title: [What is FileMaker Licensing for Teams?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-for-teams) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "FileMaker Licensing for Teams is a simple way for teams of 5 or more people to license FileMaker software for their users. Purchase of FileMaker Licensing..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/alpha-anywhere-vs-claris-filemaker)