# Claris FileMaker, Mendix vs Microsoft Access Comparison

| | Claris FileMaker | Mendix | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 578 | 281 | 852 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (40.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (39.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | Free Trial | 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)

### Mendix

Pros:
- Ease of Use (30 reviews)
- Fast Development (24 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (12 reviews)
- Cost Issues (10 reviews)

### Microsoft Access

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Claris FileMaker | Mendix | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (470 reviews) | 8.4 (162 reviews) | 8.4 (713 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (470 reviews) | 8.6 (226 reviews) | 7.7 (719 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (294 reviews) | 8.5 (209 reviews) | 7.9 (183 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (287 reviews) | 8.4 (117 reviews) | 8.0 (170 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (407 reviews) | 8.0 (161 reviews) | 7.9 (569 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (273 reviews) | 8.5 (112 reviews) | 7.8 (135 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (463 reviews) | 9.4 (164 reviews) | 6.3 (713 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

### Mendix

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free Trial

Description: Jump in and give the platform a try

Key Features:
- Full access to our Integrated Development Environment - Studio Pro
- Host unlimited applications in our cloud (1 GB Memory + 0.5 GB Storage per app)
- Invite unlimited users to your apps

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

#### 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 |
| **Mendix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Mendix | 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 | Mendix | 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 | Mendix | 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 |
| **Mendix** | 8.7/10 | 43 |
| **Microsoft Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Mendix | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (52 reviews) | 9.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | 7.4 (47 reviews) | 8.6 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 9.4 (51 reviews) | 8.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.0 (49 reviews) | 8.7 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Help Guides** | 7.9 (50 reviews) | 8.5 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patching & Updates** | 8.3 (50 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Claris FileMaker** | 8.5/10 | 138 |
| **Mendix** | 8.3/10 | 163 |
| **Microsoft Access** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Design

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Mendix | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **UI Code Extending** | 7.9 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Code Extending** | 8.1 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (109 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Customized Branding** | 8.8 (99 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (116 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Application Templates** | 7.9 (94 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | 8.6 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (119 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Data Control

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Mendix | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | 8.7 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | 8.2 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (106 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | 9.0 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (113 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Mendix | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | 9.1 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (118 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Compatability** | 8.8 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (116 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | 8.6 (99 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Mendix | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 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 Mendix (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 | Mendix | Microsoft Access | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.7% | 27.6% | 34.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.1% | 32.1% | 26.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.2% | 40.2% | 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%

#### Mendix

- **Information Technology and Services:** 27.5%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Automotive:** 6.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 5.0%
- **Insurance:** 3.8%
- **Consulting:** 3.8%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.3%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.5%
- **Semiconductors:** 2.5%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 34.2%

#### 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:** 57.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Claris FileMaker

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### 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..."

### Mendix

- Title: [can mendix be integrated with SQL database](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-mendix-be-integrated-with-sql-database) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes we can integrate it with SQL database using mendix database connector"
- Title: [What is Mendix used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mendix-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Mendix is a low-code application development platform used to quickly build, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade web and mobile applications. It's..."

### 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-mendix-vs-microsoft-access)