ServiceNow App Engine vs Claris FileMaker

ServiceNow App Engine8.9Visit Claris FileMaker8.7Visit

Higher score ServiceNow App Engine #6 in No-Code App Builders 8.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ServiceNow

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Claris FileMaker #8 in No-Code App Builders 8.7/10 45-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Try Claris FileMaker

• ServiceNow App Engine fits best

  Governed enterprise app portfolios

• Claris FileMaker fits best

  Relational apps needing cloud or self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature	ServiceNow App Engine 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Claris FileMaker 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#6 in No-Code App Builders	#8 in No-Code App Builders
Best for	Governed enterprise app portfolios	Relational apps needing cloud or self-hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	45 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	4 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Enterprise, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ServiceNow App Engine 4/4 · Claris FileMaker 0/4
Mobile publishing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Built-in database	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
User authentication	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
API integrations	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
App types	Both	Not checked yet
App limit	3 apps	Not checked yet
Data limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines no-code and low-code development with workflow automation Supports native iOS and Android apps with branded mobile publishing Adds governance, lifecycle management, APIs, and third-party integrations	Supports complex relational data and role-based permissions Delivers apps through desktop, mobile, web, APIs, or self-hosting Includes scripting, reporting, dashboards, and AI capabilities
Cons	Pricing is quote-based rather than published as numeric plans The platform is focused on ServiceNow-based enterprise application delivery Prime capabilities may be more than smaller app projects require	No time-unlimited free plan FileMaker Cloud Starter hosts up to 3 apps Published starting price applies to annual billing
Our verdict	ServiceNow App Engine is a low-code application development platform for organizations building custom workflow applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform. It supports both guided low-code development and no-code creation through tools… Read the review →	Claris FileMaker is a low-code platform for organizations that need tailored business applications rather than fixed off-the-shelf software. Teams can design database-backed solutions with graphical layout tools, connect relational tables,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ServiceNow App Engine — where it wins

  • Combines no-code and low-code development with workflow automation
  • Supports native iOS and Android apps with branded mobile publishing
  • Adds governance, lifecycle management, APIs, and third-party integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published as numeric plans
  • The platform is focused on ServiceNow-based enterprise application delivery
  • Prime capabilities may be more than smaller app projects require

• Claris FileMaker — where it wins

  • Supports complex relational data and role-based permissions
  • Delivers apps through desktop, mobile, web, APIs, or self-hosting
  • Includes scripting, reporting, dashboards, and AI capabilities

  Where it doesn't

  • No time-unlimited free plan
  • FileMaker Cloud Starter hosts up to 3 apps
  • Published starting price applies to annual billing

• ServiceNow App Engine8.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A governed app platform for enterprises that need workflow, data, mobile, and integration capabilities.

  Visit ServiceNowFull verdict →
• Claris FileMaker8.7/10 · 45-day trial

  A broad low-code platform for tailored relational apps across cloud and self-hosted environments.

  Try Claris FileMakerFull verdict →