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Head-to-head · Low Code No Code Software

Oracle APEX vs Claris FileMaker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Oracle APEX #4 in Low Code No Code Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Oracle APEX
Claris FileMaker #6 in Low Code No Code Software 8.8/10 45-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Try Claris FileMaker

Oracle APEX leads on 1 check, Claris FileMaker on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOracle APEX · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Oracle APEX
  • Free trialonly Claris FileMaker

Oracle APEX scores higher on our rubric for low code no code software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Oracle APEX offers free plan; Claris FileMaker doesn't.

Oracle APEX is the better fit for teams building Oracle Database-backed web apps. Claris FileMaker is the better fit for teams building data-centric apps across devices.

  • Oracle APEX fits best

    Teams building Oracle Database-backed web apps

  • Claris FileMaker fits best

    Teams building data-centric apps across devices

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Side by side

Feature Oracle APEX 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Claris FileMaker 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #4 in Low Code No Code Software #6 in Low Code No Code Software
Best for Teams building Oracle Database-backed web 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 Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Oracle APEX 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
  • Free APEX options include no limits on apps, users, or developers.
  • Combines Oracle Database access with REST APIs, workflows, and approvals.
  • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment with SQL, PL/SQL, and JavaScript extensibility.
  • 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
  • Its published platform coverage centers on web applications.
  • Building with APEX depends on Oracle Database.
  • The managed cloud service uses usage-based pricing.
  • 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

Oracle APEX is a browser-based, declarative low-code development platform for teams building data-driven web applications with Oracle Database. It covers reports, dashboards, workflows, human approvals, REST APIs, and responsive web…

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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…

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  1. Oracle APEXLow Code No Code Software 9.0Free plan
  2. Claris FileMakerLow Code No Code Software 8.845-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Oracle APEX — where it wins

    • Free APEX options include no limits on apps, users, or developers.
    • Combines Oracle Database access with REST APIs, workflows, and approvals.
    • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment with SQL, PL/SQL, and JavaScript extensibility.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its published platform coverage centers on web applications.
    • Building with APEX depends on Oracle Database.
    • The managed cloud service uses usage-based pricing.

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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