Claris FileMaker vs Oracle APEX
Claris FileMaker
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Oracle APEX
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| Figure | Claris FileMaker | Oracle APEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $122/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Spec score · No-code app builders | 8.7 (#31) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Spec score · Low-Code Development Platforms | 8.6 (#15) | 9.0 (#7) |
| Deployment | FileMaker apps can run on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and the web, with hosting through FileMaker Cloud or FileMaker Server. | Oracle says APEX applications can be installed on premises and run in Oracle Cloud or third-party clouds. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Integration options include Claris Connect, the FileMaker Data API, OData, cURL, ODBC/JDBC, and external SQL sources including MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server. | APEX can access REST endpoints through REST Data Sources and call SOAP and REST web services through APEX_WEB_SERVICE, including OAuth 2.0 flows. |
| Security | FileMaker Cloud supports AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.2 in transit, Claris ID single sign-on, two-factor authentication, and external identity providers including Okta and Microsoft Active Directory. | Oracle says APEX integrates with Oracle Database security features, including encryption, fine-grained access control, auditing, and multi-tenant data isolation. |
| Support | Standard support is available by phone, email, or appointment; its listed email response time is two business days. | Oracle Database maintenance support covers APEX, and an active Database support contract covers APEX, ORDS, and Oracle Database. |
| Trial | Claris offers a free 45-day FileMaker 2026 trial with full platform access from day one and no credit card required. | Oracle Cloud Free Tier provides free cloud credits that can be spent on paid APEX Service during an initial trial period. |
Plans
Claris FileMaker
- StarterPrice not published
- MaxPrice not published
- Claris Platform Bundle$39 a month
- FileMaker Server 2026$17.50 a month
- FileMaker Cloud Starter$19 a month
- FileMaker Cloud Max$39 a month
Oracle APEX
- Free with Oracle DatabaseFree
- Free Hosted APEX WorkspaceFree
- Always Free APEX ServiceFree
- Always Free TierFree
- Oracle APEX with Oracle DatabaseFree
- Oracle APEX Application Development Service$122 a month
In their own words
Claris FileMaker
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.
Oracle APEX
Oracle APEX is a low-code platform for building data-driven enterprise applications on Oracle Database. It supports workflow automation, mobile applications, data connectors, role permissions, and pro-code development. Applications can be installed on premises or run in Oracle Cloud and third-party clouds. For services, APEX can access REST endpoints through REST Data Sources and call SOAP or REST services through APEX_WEB_SERVICE, including OAuth 2.0 flows. Oracle describes database security capabilities used with APEX, including encryption, fine-grained access control, auditing, and multi-tenant data isolation. APEX 26.1 introduces APEXlang, a structured metadata language for expressing application intent to developers and AI agents. Oracle also describes AI Interactive Reports for natural-language data exploration and AI Agents that automate workflows using application logic and data context. APEX is available at no additional cost with supported Oracle Database editions, with no per-app or per-user license fees. Free hosted and Always Free options are also listed; Oracle Cloud Free Tier credits can be used during an initial trial of paid APEX Service.