NocoDB vs Claris FileMaker

NocoDB8.7Visit Claris FileMaker8.5Visit

Higher score NocoDB #6 in No-Code Database Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit NocoDB

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Claris FileMaker #8 in No-Code Database Software 8.5/10 45-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Try Claris FileMaker

• NocoDB fits best

  Teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems

• Claris FileMaker fits best

  Organizations needing a mature custom database platform

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Side by side

Feature	NocoDB 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Claris FileMaker 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#6 in No-Code Database Software	#8 in No-Code Database Software
Best for	Teams connecting databases to existing SQL systems	Organizations needing a mature custom database platform
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$12/seat/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	45 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	17 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NocoDB 5/5 · Claris FileMaker 5/5
Relational data	✓	✓
Permission controls	✓	✓
App interface builder	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Both	Both
Record limit	1000 records	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Connects external PostgreSQL and MySQL databases Combines relational views, permissions, workflows, and interfaces Offers hosted cloud and self-hosted deployment options	Relational modeling supports complex one-to-one and many-to-many data. Role-based privileges control access to records, fields, layouts, and scripts. Deploy through cloud, self-hosting, desktop, mobile, web, and APIs.
Cons	Free plan is limited to 3 editor seats and 1,000 records Paid plans start at $12 per seat per month with annual billing Advanced security features begin on higher-priced plans	There is no free plan. The entry price is $39 per user per month with annual billing. Cloud Starter is limited to three hosted apps and five active flows.
Our verdict	NocoDB is a no-code database platform for teams that want to work with structured data through a spreadsheet-style interface. It supports databases created from scratch as well as external PostgreSQL and MySQL connections. Users can… Read the review →	Claris FileMaker is a low-code platform for building custom, database-backed business applications. It suits organizations that need tailored operational software instead of a fixed application, particularly teams managing structured… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• NocoDB — where it wins

  • Connects external PostgreSQL and MySQL databases
  • Combines relational views, permissions, workflows, and interfaces
  • Offers hosted cloud and self-hosted deployment options

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 3 editor seats and 1,000 records
  • Paid plans start at $12 per seat per month with annual billing
  • Advanced security features begin on higher-priced plans

• Claris FileMaker — where it wins

  • Relational modeling supports complex one-to-one and many-to-many data.
  • Role-based privileges control access to records, fields, layouts, and scripts.
  • Deploy through cloud, self-hosting, desktop, mobile, web, and APIs.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan.
  • The entry price is $39 per user per month with annual billing.
  • Cloud Starter is limited to three hosted apps and five active flows.

• NocoDB8.7/10 · Free plan

  A flexible no-code layer for relational data, workflows, APIs, and SQL connections.

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• Claris FileMaker8.5/10 · 45-day trial

  A mature custom database platform with broad deployment, automation, and access controls.

  Try Claris FileMakerFull verdict →