Compare App Builder and Claris FileMaker 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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App Builder
Star Rating
(46)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansClaris FileMaker
Star Rating
(577)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.8% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 4 pricing plansApp Builder vs Claris FileMaker
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found App Builder easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- App Builder and Claris FileMaker both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that App Builder is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of App Builder over Claris FileMaker.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
App Builder
App Builder On-Prem
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- All the same great features and functionality of App Builder
- Brought in a version to be used in your network, behind your firewalls
- Easy to download, install, and start using to build new apps within your environment
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker
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Claris offers a variety of license options to meet every businessess needs.
- Claris FileMaker 2023 allows you to deliver the highest-performing, reliable, and scalable custom applications ever.
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App Builder
Free Trial is available
Claris FileMaker
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
37
8.9
469
Ease of Use
9.3
37
8.6
469
Ease of Setup
9.7
21
8.7
294
Ease of Admin
9.0
8
8.7
287
Quality of Support
9.0
35
8.2
406
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7
9.0
273
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
34
7.7
463
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
111
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
102
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
103
|
Verified
Development
Not enough data
7.9
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
102
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
79
|
Verified
Functionality
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
Data Control
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
9.4
51
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
8.3
50
Platform Basics
9.7
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
10.0
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.7
13
Not enough data
10.0
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Prototyping
9.6
12
Not enough data
10.0
12
Not enough data
9.9
12
Not enough data
10.0
12
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
Platform Basics
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
9.6
13
7.9
89
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Verified
9.4
13
8.1
84
|
Verified
9.0
13
8.8
99
|
Verified
9.1
15
7.9
94
|
Verified
9.0
14
8.6
98
|
Verified
Data Control
9.2
13
8.7
100
|
Verified
8.9
12
8.2
101
|
Verified
9.3
12
9.0
104
|
Verified
Publishing
9.6
12
9.1
102
|
Verified
9.1
13
8.8
98
|
Verified
9.0
12
8.6
99
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
App Builder and Claris FileMaker are categorized as Low-Code Development Platforms
Unique Categories
App Builder is categorized as Prototyping, Wireframing, Drag and Drop App Builder, and Software Design Platforms
Claris FileMaker is categorized as Workplace Innovation Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
App Builder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Claris FileMaker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Construction
6.7%
Consulting
4.4%
Other
46.7%
Computer Software
11.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Higher Education
6.1%
Education Management
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
62.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is App Builder used for?
2 Comments
SC
App Builder is a powerful tool designed for users to create custom applications or customize existing onesRead more
App Builder has no more discussions with answers
Can I create a correlation between inventory and customer database?
4 Comments
MB
Yes, that is relatively easy with Filemaker ProRead more
Hello how easy is it to apply for help with framework coding in our files?
2 Comments
ET
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...Read more
What is FileMaker Licensing for Teams?
1 Comment
SH
"FileMaker Licensing For Teams", or "FLT", was a licensing option FileMaker (now Claris) offered in 2016 that attempted to make it easier for teams of five...Read more
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