SeaTable vs Claris FileMaker

SeaTable9.0Visit Claris FileMaker8.5Visit

Higher score SeaTable #3 in No-Code Database Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SeaTable

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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

• SeaTable fits best

  Teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases

• Claris FileMaker fits best

  Organizations needing a mature custom database platform

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Side by side

Feature	SeaTable 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Claris FileMaker 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#3 in No-Code Database Software	#8 in No-Code Database Software
Best for	Teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases	Organizations needing a mature custom database platform
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€7/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	45 days
Free trial length	30 days · no card needed	45 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	4 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SeaTable 5/5 · Claris FileMaker 5/5
Relational data	✓	✓
Permission controls	✓	✓
App interface builder	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Both	Both
Record limit	10000 records	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Relational records with linked tables and varied database views No-code apps, forms, automations, and granular permissions Cloud and self-hosted deployment with REST API access	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	The Free plan is limited to 10,000 rows and 2 GB storage Paid pricing is per user, with monthly rates higher than annual rates Advanced capabilities require Plus or Enterprise 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	SeaTable is a no-code database and app-building platform for teams and organizations managing structured business data. Its spreadsheet-style tables support multiple column types, linked tables, relational records, forms, and configurable… 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

• SeaTable — where it wins

  • Relational records with linked tables and varied database views
  • No-code apps, forms, automations, and granular permissions
  • Cloud and self-hosted deployment with REST API access

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to 10,000 rows and 2 GB storage
  • Paid pricing is per user, with monthly rates higher than annual rates
  • Advanced capabilities require Plus or Enterprise 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.

• SeaTable9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible no-code database for teams that need relational data and deployment choice.

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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 →