# Corel Paradox, OpenOffice Base vs Claris FileMaker Comparison | | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 5.0 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1 | 52 | 578 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Not enough data | Small-Business (65.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free Trial | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Corel Paradox **Not enough data** ### OpenOffice Base **Not enough data** ### Claris FileMaker Pros: - Ease of Use (9 reviews) - Flexibility (8 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (4 reviews) - Navigation Difficulties (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 8.9 (470 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 7.7 (50 reviews) | 8.6 (470 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (294 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (287 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | 6.7 (33 reviews) | 8.2 (407 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (273 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 6.7 (50 reviews) | 7.7 (463 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Corel Paradox #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### OpenOffice Base #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Workplace Innovation Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Corel Paradox** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenOffice Base** | N/A | N/A | | **Claris FileMaker** | 8.5/10 | 142 | #### Administration | Feature | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Native Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (110 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (109 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Automation | Feature | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (108 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Workflow Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (103 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Development | Feature | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **Application Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **UI Code Extending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **WYSIWYG Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Collaborative Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | ### Application Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Corel Paradox** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenOffice Base** | N/A | N/A | | **Claris FileMaker** | 8.4/10 | 56 | #### Functionality | Feature | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (52 reviews) | | **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (51 reviews) | | **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (47 reviews) | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (51 reviews) | | **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (49 reviews) | | **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (50 reviews) | | **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (50 reviews) | ### Low-Code Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Corel Paradox** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenOffice Base** | N/A | N/A | | **Claris FileMaker** | 8.5/10 | 138 | #### Application Design | Feature | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **UI Code Extending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Programming Code Extending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Customized Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (99 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Application Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (94 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Data Control | Feature | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Publishing | Feature | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (102 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Platform Compatability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (99 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms | Feature | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | --- ## Categories **Unique to Corel Paradox (1):** [Desktop Database Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-database) **Unique to OpenOffice Base (1):** [Desktop Database Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-database) **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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Corel Paradox | OpenOffice Base | Claris FileMaker | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 0% | 65.4% | 63.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 0% | 25.0% | 25.1% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | ### By Industry #### Corel Paradox No data available #### OpenOffice Base - **Architecture & Planning:** 9.6% - **Design:** 9.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 7.7% - **Retail:** 5.8% - **Computer Software:** 5.8% - **Telecommunications:** 3.8% - **Automotive:** 3.8% - **Higher Education:** 3.8% - **Entertainment:** 3.8% - **Graphic Design:** 1.9% - **Other:** 44.2% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Corel Paradox - [Microsoft Access](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-access/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (854 reviews) - [Ninox](https://www.g2.com/products/ninox/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (362 reviews) - [LibreOffice Base](https://www.g2.com/products/libreoffice-base/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Kintone](https://www.g2.com/products/kintone/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (267 reviews) - [Database Oasis](https://www.g2.com/products/database-oasis/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Memento Database](https://www.g2.com/products/memento-database/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (48 reviews) - [SpeedBase](https://www.g2.com/products/speedbase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Axisbase](https://www.g2.com/products/axisbase/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (11 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) - [WorkMap.ai](https://www.g2.com/products/workmap-ai/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (13 reviews) ### Alternatives to OpenOffice Base - [Microsoft Access](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-access/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (854 reviews) - [Ninox](https://www.g2.com/products/ninox/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (362 reviews) - [LibreOffice Base](https://www.g2.com/products/libreoffice-base/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Memento Database](https://www.g2.com/products/memento-database/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (48 reviews) - [Axisbase](https://www.g2.com/products/axisbase/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (11 reviews) - [Kintone](https://www.g2.com/products/kintone/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (267 reviews) - [Database Oasis](https://www.g2.com/products/database-oasis/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (13 reviews) - [SpeedBase](https://www.g2.com/products/speedbase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 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) - [WorkMap.ai](https://www.g2.com/products/workmap-ai/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (13 reviews) ### 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 (4001 reviews) - [Quickbase](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1540 reviews) - [Zoho Creator](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-creator/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (164 reviews) - [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1423 reviews) - [Nintex](https://www.g2.com/products/nintex-nintex/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1322 reviews) - [Ninox](https://www.g2.com/products/ninox/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (362 reviews) - [Mendix](https://www.g2.com/products/mendix/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (295 reviews) - [Kissflow](https://www.g2.com/products/kissflow/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (591 reviews) - [Retool](https://www.g2.com/products/retool/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (358 reviews) - [Microsoft Power Apps](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-power-apps/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (538 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Corel Paradox - Title: [What is WordPerfect Paradox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-wordperfect-paradox) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Paradox is a desktop database management system much like Microsoft Access. Easily design tables, reports and handle queries with an easy to learn query..." ### OpenOffice Base 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/corel-paradox-vs-openoffice-base-vs-claris-filemaker)