OutSystems vs Claris FileMaker

OutSystems9.2Visit Claris FileMaker8.8Visit

Higher score OutSystems #2 in Low Code No Code Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit OutSystems

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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

• OutSystems fits best

  Enterprises building governed full-stack applications

• Claris FileMaker fits best

  Teams building data-centric apps across devices

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Side by side

Feature	OutSystems 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Claris FileMaker 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Low Code No Code Software	#6 in Low Code No Code Software
Best for	Enterprises building governed full-stack applications	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, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	400+ integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OutSystems 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	Develop web, iOS, Android, PWA, API, and microservice applications Connect to SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft systems, and 400+ connectors Manage workflows, deployments, access controls, and security in one platform	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	Personal Edition is for testing, not production use Developer Cloud starts with one medium-sized production application Paid pricing requires a custom quote	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	OutSystems is a low-code platform for organizations building and operating custom business applications. Its visual development tools cover front ends, back ends, data models, workflows, and business logic, with support for web, iOS,… 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

• OutSystems — where it wins

  • Develop web, iOS, Android, PWA, API, and microservice applications
  • Connect to SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft systems, and 400+ connectors
  • Manage workflows, deployments, access controls, and security in one platform

  Where it doesn't

  • Personal Edition is for testing, not production use
  • Developer Cloud starts with one medium-sized production application
  • Paid pricing requires a custom quote

• 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

• OutSystems9.2/10 · Free plan

  Full-stack app development with workflows, integrations, lifecycle management, and governance.

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

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

  Try Claris FileMakerFull verdict →