Retool vs Claris FileMaker

Retool7.1Visit Claris FileMaker6.9Visit

Higher score Retool #6 in Low Code No Code Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Retool

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Claris FileMaker #7 in Low Code No Code Software 6.9/10 From $39/user/mo · 45-day trial ✓ 0 of 2 features Try Claris FileMaker

• Retool fits best

  Teams building internal tools from data sources

• Claris FileMaker fits best

  Teams building data-centric apps across devices

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Side by side

Feature	Retool 7.1/10 Visit ↗	Claris FileMaker 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	6.9
Ranking	#6 in Low Code No Code Software	#7 in Low Code No Code Software
Best for	Teams building internal tools from data sources	Teams building data-centric apps across devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$10/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations	9 integrations	7 integrations
Features Retool 1/2 · Claris FileMaker 0/2
Code export	Not published	Not published
Custom domain	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
App types	Not published	Not published
Deployment	Both	Not published
User limit	Not published	Not published
Data sources	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Connects apps to databases and REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs Supports web, native mobile, workflows, and ETL tasks Offers cloud or VPC self-hosting with permissions and audit logging	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	Custom code is part of the web app-building workflow Team and Business prices are listed with annual billing Its broad app and workflow scope may exceed a narrow tool-building need	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	Retool brings app building, data connections, and operational workflows into one platform. Developers, business engineers, analysts, and operations teams can describe an application in natural language, refine the interface visually or… 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

• Retool — where it wins

  • Connects apps to databases and REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs
  • Supports web, native mobile, workflows, and ETL tasks
  • Offers cloud or VPC self-hosting with permissions and audit logging

  Where it doesn't

  • Custom code is part of the web app-building workflow
  • Team and Business prices are listed with annual billing
  • Its broad app and workflow scope may exceed a narrow tool-building need

• 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

• Retool7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual)

  A developer-oriented builder for internal apps, workflows, and data-connected tools.

  Visit RetoolFull verdict →
• Claris FileMaker6.9/10 · From $39/user/mo · 45-day trial

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

  Try Claris FileMakerFull verdict →