Mendix vs Claris FileMaker

Mendix9.3Visit Claris FileMaker8.8Visit

Higher score Mendix #1 in Low Code No Code Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Mendix

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

• Mendix fits best

  Enterprises building complex web and mobile apps

• Claris FileMaker fits best

  Teams building data-centric apps across devices

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Side by side

Feature	Mendix 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Claris FileMaker 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Low Code No Code Software	#6 in Low Code No Code Software
Best for	Enterprises building complex web and mobile apps	Teams building data-centric apps across devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	45 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	9 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mendix 0/2 · Claris FileMaker 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	Visual and conversational tools cover front ends, logic, data, and processes Native mobile publishing plus progressive web app support Cloud, private-cloud, public-cloud, and server-based deployment options	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
Cons	Premium pricing is quote-based Cloud compute resources cost extra on Standard and Premium The Free plan deploys to Mendix Cloud	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
Our verdict	Mendix is a low-code application development platform for teams creating business software across web, progressive web, and native mobile experiences. Its visual and conversational tools span interface design, data modeling, business… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Mendix — where it wins

  • Visual and conversational tools cover front ends, logic, data, and processes
  • Native mobile publishing plus progressive web app support
  • Cloud, private-cloud, public-cloud, and server-based deployment options

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium pricing is quote-based
  • Cloud compute resources cost extra on Standard and Premium
  • The Free plan deploys to Mendix Cloud

• 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

• Mendix9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad low-code platform for enterprises building complex web and mobile apps.

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

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

  Try Claris FileMakerFull verdict →