Claris FileMaker vs Ragic

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.

Ragic is a cloud database service for building custom business databases without code through a spreadsheet-like interface. The maker says customers use it for systems ranging from contact management to complete ERP systems. Ragic AI can generate databases from natural-language descriptions and create records from uploaded files. Search supports filters and role-based permissions, while report options include Gantt charts, pivot tables, calendars and ranking reports. Integrations include Zapier, IFTTT and Make; Ragic also provides API documentation and JavaScript workflows. Its iOS and Android apps support cloud-synced editing and offline access to saved data, and customers can host the service on their own server. The free plan includes three custom sheets, up to 1,000 records per sheet, unlimited users and 10 GB upload storage. Paid plans start at $5 a month, and a 30-day trial provides access to all features of the selected version without a user limit during the trial. Ragic states that it is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and follows GDPR.