Claris FileMaker vs FlutterFlow

Claris FileMaker8.8Visit FlutterFlow8.6Visit

Higher score Claris FileMaker #6 in Low Code No Code Software 8.8/10 45-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Try Claris FileMaker

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FlutterFlow #8 in Low Code No Code Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit FlutterFlow

• Claris FileMaker fits best

  Teams building data-centric apps across devices

• FlutterFlow fits best

  Teams building Flutter apps for mobile and web

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Side by side

Feature	Claris FileMaker 8.8/10 Visit ↗	FlutterFlow 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Low Code No Code Software	#8 in Low Code No Code Software
Best for	Teams building data-centric apps across devices	Teams building Flutter apps for mobile and web
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$39/user/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	45 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations	7 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Claris FileMaker 0/2 · FlutterFlow 0/2
Code export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom domain	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
App types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
User limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Data sources	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Relational data models with custom interfaces and scripted automation Granular privileges at field, record, table, layout, and script levels Cloud or self-hosted deployment with web, desktop, and mobile clients	Build mobile, web, and desktop apps with drag-and-drop tools. Connect Firebase, Supabase, REST APIs, and custom authentication. Export code and deploy to app stores on the Basic plan.
Cons	No free plan is available Starter is limited to 10 users and three custom apps Max lists a 5–99 user range, which may not fit larger deployments	Code download and app-store deployment require the $39 Basic plan. Growth collaboration is limited to 2 users in real time. The Free plan publishes to the web, not to app stores.
Our verdict	Claris FileMaker is a low-code environment for building custom database applications around relational tables, tailored layouts, and scripted workflows. It suits developers, IT teams, and organizations that need operational software shaped… Read the review →	FlutterFlow brings visual interface design and business-logic editing together in a platform for designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and product teams building Flutter-based mobile, web, and desktop apps. It combines drag-and-drop… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Claris FileMaker — where it wins

  • Relational data models with custom interfaces and scripted automation
  • Granular privileges at field, record, table, layout, and script levels
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with web, desktop, and mobile clients

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Starter is limited to 10 users and three custom apps
  • Max lists a 5–99 user range, which may not fit larger deployments

• FlutterFlow — where it wins

  • Build mobile, web, and desktop apps with drag-and-drop tools.
  • Connect Firebase, Supabase, REST APIs, and custom authentication.
  • Export code and deploy to app stores on the Basic plan.

  Where it doesn't

  • Code download and app-store deployment require the $39 Basic plan.
  • Growth collaboration is limited to 2 users in real time.
  • The Free plan publishes to the web, not to app stores.

• Claris FileMaker8.8/10 · 45-day trial

  A broad low-code toolkit for relational apps across web, desktop, and mobile.

  Try Claris FileMakerFull verdict →
• FlutterFlow8.6/10 · Free plan

  A visual builder for Flutter-based apps, with code export and deployment tools.

  Visit FlutterFlowFull verdict →