Google AppSheet vs Claris FileMaker

Google AppSheet9.0Visit Claris FileMaker8.8Visit

Higher score Google AppSheet #5 in Drag and Drop App Builder Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit AppSheet

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Claris FileMaker #6 in Drag and Drop App Builder Software 8.8/10 45-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 1 features Try Claris FileMaker

• Google AppSheet fits best

  Teams building affordable data-driven mobile apps

• Claris FileMaker fits best

  Teams needing relational apps across desktop and mobile

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Side by side

Feature	Google AppSheet 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Claris FileMaker 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#5 in Drag and Drop App Builder Software	#6 in Drag and Drop App Builder Software
Best for	Teams building affordable data-driven mobile apps	Teams needing relational apps across desktop and mobile
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	45 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	18 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google AppSheet 0/1 · Claris FileMaker 0/1
Custom code	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
App targets	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Publishing options	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Data sources	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included collaborators	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Published app limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Creates web and mobile apps with a built-in database. Automates workflows and supports offline use with background sync. Connects with Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, databases, and REST APIs.	Relational data, custom layouts, and workflow scripts in one platform Browser, desktop, and mobile clients with cloud or self-hosted deployment Granular privilege controls plus SQL, API, and OData connectivity
Cons	Advanced application features and security controls start at Core. Advanced integrations, machine learning, OCR, and governance require Enterprise Plus. Publisher Pro is priced per app, and public apps do not require user sign-in.	No free plan; the trial lasts 45 days The $39 per-user monthly price is for the Platform Bundle Starter and Max differ in app, storage, and flow limits
Our verdict	Google AppSheet lets business teams and citizen developers create custom mobile and web applications without traditional programming. It suits organizations building operational tools for areas such as field work, project management, human… Read the review →	Claris FileMaker is a low-code platform for building custom database applications, suited to developers, IT teams, and organizations with operational workflows that do not fit a fixed database product. Teams can model relational data,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google AppSheet — where it wins

  • Creates web and mobile apps with a built-in database.
  • Automates workflows and supports offline use with background sync.
  • Connects with Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, databases, and REST APIs.

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced application features and security controls start at Core.
  • Advanced integrations, machine learning, OCR, and governance require Enterprise Plus.
  • Publisher Pro is priced per app, and public apps do not require user sign-in.

• Claris FileMaker — where it wins

  • Relational data, custom layouts, and workflow scripts in one platform
  • Browser, desktop, and mobile clients with cloud or self-hosted deployment
  • Granular privilege controls plus SQL, API, and OData connectivity

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the trial lasts 45 days
  • The $39 per-user monthly price is for the Platform Bundle
  • Starter and Max differ in app, storage, and flow limits

• Google AppSheet9.0/10 · Free plan

  A flexible no-code builder for data-driven web and mobile business apps.

  Visit AppSheetFull verdict →
• Claris FileMaker8.8/10 · 45-day trial

  A relational app builder for teams that need tailored workflows across desktop, web, and mobile.

  Try Claris FileMakerFull verdict →