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At a Glance
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker
Star Rating
(562)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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OutSystems
OutSystems
Star Rating
(1,121)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Claris FileMaker excels in customization, with a score of 9.5, allowing for tailored solutions that fit specific business needs, while OutSystems, with a score of 8.5, offers less flexibility in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that OutSystems shines in application deployment, achieving a perfect score of 9.6, which is crucial for businesses needing rapid deployment, whereas Claris FileMaker scores slightly lower at 8.9.
  • G2 users highlight that Claris FileMaker provides superior workflow automation with a score of 9.0, making it easier to streamline processes, while OutSystems struggles in this area with a score of 7.8.
  • Users on G2 indicate that OutSystems has better scalability, scoring 9.2 compared to Claris FileMaker's 8.4, making it a more suitable choice for larger enterprises looking to grow.
  • Reviewers say that Claris FileMaker offers a more user-friendly experience with an ease of use score of 8.9, while OutSystems, despite a higher overall rating, has a slightly lower score of 9.2 in this category.
  • Users report that both platforms have strong data security features, but Claris FileMaker edges out with a score of 9.0 compared to OutSystems' 8.6, which is a critical consideration for businesses handling sensitive information.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker
Free Trial
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OutSystems
Free
$0.00
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Free Trial
Claris FileMaker
Free Trial is available
OutSystems
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
454
8.9
811
Ease of Use
8.5
454
9.2
859
Ease of Setup
8.7
279
8.8
553
Ease of Admin
8.8
276
8.5
491
Quality of Support
8.2
394
8.5
794
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
262
8.8
469
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
449
9.2
779
Features by Category
Workplace Innovation PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.6
1,143
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
97
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
Automation
9.0
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
86
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
Development
8.1
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.4
307
8.6
2,599
Functionality
8.9
45
9.2
386
8.6
45
8.3
367
7.6
41
8.5
350
9.4
45
8.5
375
7.9
43
8.7
373
8.0
44
8.6
377
8.4
44
8.4
371
Low-Code Development PlatformsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
980
8.6
6,231
Application Design
8.1
81
|
Verified
8.6
579
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
8.5
570
|
Verified
8.7
91
|
Verified
8.7
558
|
Verified
8.0
86
|
Verified
8.6
577
|
Verified
8.7
90
|
Verified
8.6
570
|
Verified
Data Control
8.7
92
|
Verified
7.8
533
|
Verified
8.1
93
|
Verified
8.3
557
|
Verified
9.0
96
|
Verified
8.6
557
|
Verified
Publishing
9.1
94
|
Verified
9.1
582
|
Verified
8.9
90
|
Verified
8.8
573
8.6
91
|
Verified
8.9
575
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker
OutSystems
OutSystems
Claris FileMaker and OutSystems are categorized as Low-Code Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker is categorized as Workplace Innovation Platforms
OutSystems
OutSystems is categorized as Mobile Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.4%
OutSystems
OutSystems
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker
Computer Software
11.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Higher Education
5.9%
Education Management
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
62.7%
OutSystems
OutSystems
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Computer Software
15.9%
Banking
8.2%
Insurance
5.9%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
44.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker
Most Helpful Favorable Review
HK
HOnza K.
Verified User in Computer Software

I am using FileMaker Pro since 1991 and since then I have not found a single app that would help me and my business build tools to support our unique processes more efficiently. Whenever we need to support a collaborative process or manage data that can't...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education

Price of multiple licenses. Hosting on a single computer so we have to connect via the same network. Ie. no connection from outside the campus internet.

OutSystems
OutSystems
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rui P.
RP
Rui P.
Verified User in Human Resources

I like that it is quite easy for people outside from the IT world to connect with it and to start a career in IT. It happened to me and I'm pretty happy with the decision that I've made by embracing the challenge of working with OutSystems.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

System integrator and or customer needs to know their proprietary language and the pricing is not very feasible. it doesn't come with any enterprise integration apdotor and customer or SI needs to build their own instead.

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Discussions
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker Discussions
Can I create a correlation between inventory and customer database?
4 comments
Mike B.
MB
Yes, that is relatively easy with Filemaker ProRead more
Hello how easy is it to apply for help with framework coding in our files?
2 comments
Erica T.
ET
Adding value lists into your solution would make data entry quicker for your end user and give you control over what data they input into your fields. When...Read more
What is FileMaker Licensing for Teams?
1 comment
Scott H.
SH
"FileMaker Licensing For Teams", or "FLT", was a licensing option FileMaker (now Claris) offered in 2016 that attempted to make it easier for teams of five...Read more
OutSystems
OutSystems Discussions
Are OutSystems free?
6 comments
VS
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
what is the best way to clone or migrate production data to lower environments.
2 comments
Siya U.
SU
The text refers to "DMM from Infosistema," which is likely a product or service related to data migration management. The link provided leads to more...Read more
How much does OutSystems cost?
2 comments
Deni H.
DH
OutSystems is a low-code platform that lets you create web and mobile applications faster and easier. The cost of OutSystems depends on the edition and...Read more
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