# Claris FileMaker, HCL Domino vs Microsoft Access Comparison

| | Claris FileMaker | HCL Domino | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 578 | 168 | 854 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (39.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Claris FileMaker

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

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

### HCL Domino

Pros:
- Fast Development (2 reviews)
- Rapid Development (2 reviews)

Cons:
- High Complexity (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)

### Microsoft Access

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Claris FileMaker | HCL Domino | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (470 reviews) | 8.6 (115 reviews) | 8.4 (716 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (470 reviews) | 8.4 (120 reviews) | 7.7 (722 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (294 reviews) | 8.2 (87 reviews) | 7.9 (185 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (287 reviews) | 8.0 (83 reviews) | 8.0 (171 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (407 reviews) | 8.5 (111 reviews) | 7.9 (571 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (273 reviews) | 8.2 (80 reviews) | 7.8 (136 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (463 reviews) | 8.7 (117 reviews) | 6.3 (716 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### HCL Domino

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft Access

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Workplace Innovation Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Claris FileMaker** | 8.5/10 | 142 |
| **HCL Domino** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

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

#### Automation

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

#### Development

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

### Application Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Claris FileMaker** | 8.4/10 | 56 |
| **HCL Domino** | 8.3/10 | 86 |
| **Microsoft Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | HCL Domino | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (52 reviews) | 8.5 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 8.1 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | 7.4 (47 reviews) | 8.3 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 9.4 (51 reviews) | 8.8 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.0 (49 reviews) | 8.3 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Help Guides** | 7.9 (50 reviews) | 7.8 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patching & Updates** | 8.3 (50 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Claris FileMaker** | 8.5/10 | 138 |
| **HCL Domino** | 8.8/10 | 73 |
| **Microsoft Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Design

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | HCL Domino | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **UI Code Extending** | 7.9 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Code Extending** | 8.1 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customized Branding** | 8.8 (99 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Templates** | 7.9 (94 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | 8.6 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Control

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | HCL Domino | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | 8.7 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | 8.2 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | 9.0 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | HCL Domino | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | 9.1 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Compatability** | 8.8 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | 8.6 (99 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | HCL Domino | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Claris FileMaker (3):** [Workplace Innovation Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/workplace-innovation-platforms), [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms), [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms)

**Unique to HCL Domino (2):** [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms), [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms)

**Unique to Microsoft Access (1):** [Desktop Database Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-database)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Claris FileMaker | HCL Domino | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.7% | 42.9% | 34.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.1% | 30.5% | 27.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.2% | 26.6% | 39.0% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### HCL Domino

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.4%
- **Computer Software:** 7.7%
- **Chemicals:** 5.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.5%
- **Banking:** 3.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.2%
- **Construction:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.2%
- **Information Services:** 3.2%
- **Accounting:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 43.9%

#### Microsoft Access

- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.5%
- **Higher Education:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 4.1%
- **Education Management:** 3.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.9%
- **Insurance:** 2.8%
- **Research:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 57.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Claris FileMaker

- [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4002 reviews)
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- [Microsoft Power Apps](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-power-apps/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (537 reviews)

### Alternatives to HCL Domino

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- [Kissflow](https://www.g2.com/products/kissflow/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Appian](https://www.g2.com/products/appian/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (487 reviews)
- [Mendix](https://www.g2.com/products/mendix/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [UiPath Agentic Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/uipath-agentic-automation/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (7574 reviews)
- [ServiceNow App Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-app-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1052 reviews)
- [Nintex](https://www.g2.com/products/nintex-nintex/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1322 reviews)
- [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4002 reviews)
- [Quickbase](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1539 reviews)
- [Microsoft Power Apps](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-power-apps/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (537 reviews)

### Alternatives to Microsoft Access

- [Ninox](https://www.g2.com/products/ninox/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (362 reviews)
- [OpenOffice Base](https://www.g2.com/products/openoffice-base/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Memento Database](https://www.g2.com/products/memento-database/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (48 reviews)
- [LibreOffice Base](https://www.g2.com/products/libreoffice-base/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Axisbase](https://www.g2.com/products/axisbase/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Corel Paradox](https://www.g2.com/products/corel-paradox/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Kintone](https://www.g2.com/products/kintone/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [SpeedBase](https://www.g2.com/products/speedbase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Database Oasis](https://www.g2.com/products/database-oasis/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Desktop Central (EE 1500 computers | Single User) - Endpoint management](https://www.g2.com/products/desktop-central-ee-1500-computers-single-user-endpoint-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (12 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### HCL Domino

- Title: [Is HCL Domino free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-hcl-domino-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, it is not, you will need licenses"
- Title: [How can i download HCL DOMINO? How Can we Collaborate with HCL businnes as Business partener?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/23931-how-can-i-download-hcl-domino-how-can-we-collaborate-with-hcl-businnes-as-business-partener) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,
you should join the Partner programm
https://www.hcltechsw.com/wps/portal/resources/partner-connect
Then you are able to download Software
Best..."
- Title: [What is HCL Domino Volt?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-hcl-domino-volt) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "HCL Domino Volt is a powerful low-code application development platform that empowers users to create workflow-based applications with ease."
- Title: [What are Domino applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-domino-applications) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I honestly had to Google that...

Notes and Domino applications are software programs written in the form of one or more Notes databases, and often..."
- Title: [What are the advantages of using Node.js? Why should I use DominoDB and not MongoDB?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/node-js-and-domino-v10) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "For many organizations, Node.js has become the application development framework of choice for web, front, and backend development. According to Stack..."

### Microsoft Access

- Title: [what is microsoft access used for](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-access-used-for) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "We use this when registering guests for bus trips through our tour company."
- Title: [do you know other useful documentation besides those of Microsoft?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-know-other-useful-documentation-besides-those-of-microsoft) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There are Microsoft Access for Dummies books that I find very useful. They 're both for novices and people with intermediate skills."
- Title: [Is it reliable to use Access forms just like visual basic to build applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-reliable-to-use-access-forms-just-like-visual-basic-to-build-applications) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What is Microsoft Access used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/microsoft-access-what-is-microsoft-access-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is a database management system used for creating, managing, and querying relational databases, facilitating data entry through forms and generating reports."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/claris-filemaker-vs-hcl-domino-vs-microsoft-access)