Claris FileMaker vs Worksheet Systems
Claris FileMaker
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| Figure | Claris FileMaker | Worksheet Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · No-Code Database Software | 8.6 (#9) | 7.0 (#39) |
| Automation | The Script Engine automates workflows, data processing, and app behavior without requiring a traditional programming language. | JSPython runs in the browser or server-side with NodeJS and lets users call JavaScript libraries with Python-like syntax. |
| Deployment | FileMaker apps can run on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and the web, with hosting through FileMaker Cloud or FileMaker Server. | The Enterprise plan describes on-premises deployment or use on private cloud infrastructure. |
| Product | FileMaker is a low-code platform for building custom business apps tailored to an organization’s needs. | WORKSHEETS Data Studio is a low-code data management platform for data analysis, processing, and custom applications. |
| 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. | The SQL Data API page describes access control, authentication, and authorization for data access. |
| Support | Standard support is available by phone, email, or appointment; its listed email response time is two business days. | The contact page lists [email protected] and links to a GitHub support ticket form. |
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
Worksheet Systems
- Free ForeverFree
- ProPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Worksheet Systems
Worksheet Systems has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.