Claris FileMaker vs Noloco

Claris FileMaker is a low-code platform for building business apps tailored to an organization. Users can shape apps with drag-and-drop design tools, templates, add-ons, reporting and data imports, then use the Script Engine to automate workflows, data processing and app behavior without a traditional programming language. Apps can run on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and the web, hosted through FileMaker Cloud or FileMaker Server. Integration options include Claris Connect, the FileMaker Data API, OData, cURL, ODBC/JDBC and external SQL sources such as MySQL, Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. On iOS, supported features include GPS, barcode scanning, signature capture, device sensors, Core ML, Siri Shortcuts and NFC reading. The listed pricing note starts at $39/user/mo; FileMaker also has a free 45-day trial with full platform access from day one and no credit card required. Claris says FileMaker Cloud has AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.2 in transit and stated security certifications. It does not claim HIPAA compliance and says its cloud service and Claris Connect must not handle protected health information.

Noloco is a platform for building web and mobile apps, with a built-in database, user authentication, API integrations, and mobile publishing. It supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, and lists both internal and client-facing app types. The Free plan includes unlimited team seats, up to 50 active clients, 2,000 records, and 30 AI credits per month. Build costs $79 a month, billed monthly, and includes 10 team seats, up to 1,000 active clients, 25,000 records, and 250 AI credits per month. Enterprise lists unlimited records and custom team and client seats, with no price stated. The pricing note describes paid access from $65/mo on an annual basis and a 14-day trial; that differs from the listed monthly Build price. Noloco was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Its combination of app creation, database, authentication, and integrations is intended for teams making web or mobile tools, with separate allowances for team seats, clients, records, and AI credits by plan.