Zoho Creator vs Claris FileMaker

Zoho Creator9.1Visit Claris FileMaker8.8Visit

Higher score Zoho Creator #3 in Low Code No Code Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Zoho Creator

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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

• Zoho Creator fits best

  Teams building database-backed business apps

• Claris FileMaker fits best

  Teams building data-centric apps across devices

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Creator 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Claris FileMaker 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Low Code No Code Software	#6 in Low Code No Code Software
Best for	Teams building database-backed business apps	Teams building data-centric apps across devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	15 days	45 days
Free trial length	15 days	45 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	800+ integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Creator 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	Visual builder combines forms, data models, records, and workflows. Deploy apps to web and as native iOS and Android apps. Connect business systems through 800 listed integrations and APIs.	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	The Free plan is limited to one user and one application. Standard remains limited to one application. Deluge scripting and broad configuration may exceed simple app needs.	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	Zoho Creator is a low-code application development platform for business users, developers, and IT teams building internal applications or enterprise-wide systems. Its visual app builder, data modeling, forms, and database-backed records… 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

• Zoho Creator — where it wins

  • Visual builder combines forms, data models, records, and workflows.
  • Deploy apps to web and as native iOS and Android apps.
  • Connect business systems through 800 listed integrations and APIs.

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to one user and one application.
  • Standard remains limited to one application.
  • Deluge scripting and broad configuration may exceed simple app needs.

• 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

• Zoho Creator9.1/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A broad low-code builder for teams creating data-driven business apps across web and mobile.

  Visit Zoho CreatorFull verdict →
• Claris FileMaker8.8/10 · 45-day trial

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

  Try Claris FileMakerFull verdict →