# Claris FileMaker, Microsoft SharePoint vs HCL Connections Comparison

| | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 578 | 8,956 | 518 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | $20 user/month | 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)

### Microsoft SharePoint

Pros:
- Ease of Use (138 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (118 reviews)

Cons:
- Understanding Difficulty (48 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (43 reviews)

### HCL Connections

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (470 reviews) | 8.5 (7552 reviews) | 8.3 (434 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (470 reviews) | 7.8 (7605 reviews) | 8.2 (438 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (294 reviews) | 7.5 (2056 reviews) | 7.4 (98 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (287 reviews) | 7.6 (1689 reviews) | 7.4 (95 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (407 reviews) | 8.0 (5784 reviews) | 8.0 (377 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (273 reviews) | 8.2 (1517 reviews) | 8.1 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (463 reviews) | 7.1 (7351 reviews) | 6.9 (428 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

### Microsoft SharePoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Office 365 Enterprise E3

Price: $20 user/month

Description: annual commitment

Key Features:
- Team Sites
- External Sharing
- Content Management

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### HCL Connections

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Claris FileMaker** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workplace Innovation Platforms

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

#### Administration

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

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

### Employee Intranet

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Claris FileMaker** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | 8.4/10 | 329 |
| **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Employee Intranet

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (252 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.4 (249 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Claris FileMaker** | 8.5/10 | 138 |
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **HCL Connections** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Design

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

#### Data Control

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

#### Publishing

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

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

| Feature | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 Microsoft SharePoint (1):** [Employee Intranet Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-intranet)

**Unique to HCL Connections (1):** [Employee Intranet Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-intranet)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Claris FileMaker | Microsoft SharePoint | HCL Connections | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.7% | 17.0% | 23.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.1% | 33.2% | 27.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.2% | 49.8% | 48.9% | 

### 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%

#### Microsoft SharePoint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.6%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Retail:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 53.5%

#### HCL Connections

- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.3%
- **Retail:** 5.1%
- **Education Management:** 4.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Banking:** 3.0%
- **Research:** 2.7%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 61.4%

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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..."

### Microsoft SharePoint

- Title: [What is the purpose of this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-purpose-of-this-software) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "SharePoint is an excellent document sharing repository system. You can keep multiple versions of the same document with a detailed document history and track..."
- Title: [What is Microsoft SharePoint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-sharepoint-used-for) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Share point is mainly used by organizations in order to store their information in an organized manner which is accessible to all of the employees there..."
- Title: [What are some innovative ways organizations are using Microsoft SharePoint to enhance internal collaboration?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-innovative-ways-organizations-are-using-microsoft-sharepoint-to-enhance-internal-collaboration) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "SHAREPOINT is best utilized when it's Integrated with teams or any platform because it's the best backend storage."
- Title: [What is SharePoint software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sharepoint-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Storing documents in their original format"
- Title: [How to save multiple files without checking in each file](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13929-how-to-save-multiple-files-without-checking-in-each-file) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Unfortunately you cannot. At least not that I’ve seen. It is a headache uploading one file at a time. "

### HCL Connections

No discussions available for this product.

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