Compare Claris FileMaker and Quickbase 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
$700.00
Claris FileMaker
Star Rating
(563)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansQuickbase
Star Rating
(1,234)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$700.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Quickbase excels in data security with a score of 9.1, which reviewers mention provides peace of mind for sensitive information. In contrast, Claris FileMaker, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.9 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Claris FileMaker shines in customization, achieving an impressive score of 9.5. Users on G2 appreciate the extensive options for tailored branding and application templates, whereas Quickbase scores 8.4, indicating less flexibility in this regard.
- G2 users highlight Quickbase's superior workflow automation capabilities, scoring 8.7, which reviewers say allows for efficient task management. Claris FileMaker, however, leads in workflow mapping with a score of 8.5, indicating a more user-friendly approach to visualizing processes.
- Users say that Quickbase's ease of setup is commendable with a score of 8.3, making it accessible for teams looking to get started quickly. Claris FileMaker, however, scores higher at 8.7, suggesting a more streamlined onboarding experience.
- Reviewers mention that Claris FileMaker's user interface design is particularly praised, with a score of 9.2 for its WYSIWYG editor, which users find intuitive. Quickbase, while functional, scores lower at 8.1, indicating room for improvement in user experience.
- Users on G2 report that Quickbase's task management features are robust, scoring 8.7, which reviewers say helps in organizing and prioritizing work effectively. Claris FileMaker, however, also performs well in this area, with a score of 8.3, but lacks some of the advanced features that Quickbase offers.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Claris FileMaker
Claris FileMaker
Free Trial
Claris offers a variety of license options to meet every businessess needs.
- Claris FileMaker 2023 allows you to deliver the highest-performing, reliable, and scalable custom applications ever.
Quickbase
Team
$700.00
A great starting point for growing teams. Up to 50 customizable business apps.
- Workflow automations
- Data and app integration
- Mobile-ready applications
Free Trial
Claris FileMaker
Free Trial is available
Quickbase
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
456
8.7
1,095
Ease of Use
8.5
456
8.6
1,110
Ease of Setup
8.7
281
8.3
775
Ease of Admin
8.8
277
8.6
744
Quality of Support
8.2
396
8.6
988
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
263
8.7
712
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
450
8.6
1,100
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.5
304
Not enough data
8.5
298
Not enough data
8.4
292
Not enough data
8.4
284
Not enough data
7.9
274
Not enough data
8.0
281
Not enough data
7.4
282
Not enough data
8.1
278
Projects
Not enough data
8.2
264
Not enough data
7.9
257
Not enough data
7.2
224
Not enough data
7.6
267
Not enough data
8.3
269
Not enough data
7.9
248
Not enough data
8.2
258
Not enough data
7.9
256
Not enough data
7.6
229
Not enough data
8.0
244
Not enough data
7.6
225
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.9
256
Not enough data
7.8
263
Not enough data
7.9
271
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.9
235
Not enough data
7.8
242
Not enough data
8.5
281
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
8.2
138
Not enough data
8.4
151
Not enough data
8.3
143
Not enough data
8.2
136
Project Management
Not enough data
7.9
148
Not enough data
8.3
142
Not enough data
8.0
139
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.2
140
Not enough data
8.1
145
Not enough data
8.4
152
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
152
Not enough data
8.3
151
Not enough data
8.6
152
Not enough data
8.0
136
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
6.9
45
Not enough data
7.5
47
Not enough data
7.5
43
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
7.5
46
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.3
43
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
7.8
43
Administration
8.9
98
|
Verified
8.8
109
|
Verified
8.7
89
|
Verified
8.8
106
|
Verified
8.9
97
|
Verified
9.1
109
|
Verified
9.0
97
|
Verified
8.9
109
|
Verified
8.4
92
|
Verified
8.7
107
|
Verified
8.6
91
|
Verified
8.7
104
|
Verified
Automation
9.0
95
|
Verified
8.7
111
|
Verified
8.4
87
|
Verified
8.6
110
|
Verified
8.8
91
|
Verified
9.0
110
|
Verified
Development
8.0
89
|
Verified
8.6
110
8.2
73
|
Verified
8.2
98
|
Verified
8.4
90
|
Verified
8.4
90
|
Verified
8.4
67
|
Verified
8.9
106
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
8.6
330
Not enough data
8.7
336
Not enough data
8.7
321
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
324
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
9.0
317
Project management
Not enough data
8.5
301
Not enough data
8.2
288
Not enough data
8.4
308
Not enough data
8.5
310
Not enough data
8.4
296
Not enough data
7.8
280
Not enough data
8.6
322
Workload
Not enough data
8.2
280
Not enough data
8.6
291
Not enough data
8.4
284
Not enough data
8.2
274
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.0
279
Not enough data
8.0
294
Not enough data
8.4
304
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.1
279
Not enough data
8.2
290
Not enough data
8.0
272
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
271
Not enough data
8.3
276
Not enough data
7.9
280
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Communication
Not enough data
6.3
132
Not enough data
7.1
140
Not enough data
7.1
142
Not enough data
7.5
148
Not enough data
7.5
149
Content & Documents
Not enough data
7.7
152
Not enough data
8.3
151
Not enough data
8.5
156
Not enough data
7.6
140
Controls
Not enough data
8.6
150
Not enough data
7.2
124
Not enough data
8.3
156
Not enough data
7.4
142
Not enough data
7.3
134
Project Management
Not enough data
8.7
150
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
8.5
156
Not enough data
8.0
153
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
142
Not enough data
8.3
147
Not enough data
8.3
148
Not enough data
6.7
126
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
8.9
45
8.6
372
8.6
45
7.9
351
7.6
41
7.1
297
9.4
45
8.4
364
7.9
43
7.9
357
8.0
44
7.9
359
8.4
44
8.0
336
Application Design
8.1
82
|
Verified
7.8
324
8.3
77
|
Verified
7.7
327
8.8
92
|
Verified
7.7
361
8.0
87
|
Verified
7.9
341
8.7
91
|
Verified
8.4
363
Data Control
8.7
93
|
Verified
8.1
360
8.1
94
|
Verified
8.2
358
9.1
97
|
Verified
8.6
356
Publishing
9.1
95
|
Verified
8.5
358
8.9
91
|
Verified
8.3
344
8.6
92
|
Verified
8.1
339
User Interface Design
Not enough data
8.1
189
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
224
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
226
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
233
|
Verified
Data Control
Not enough data
8.4
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
227
|
Verified
Publishing
Not enough data
8.6
229
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
219
Not enough data
8.5
207
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Claris FileMaker and Quickbase are categorized as Workplace Innovation Platforms, Low-Code Development Platforms, and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Claris FileMaker has no unique categories
Quickbase is categorized as Project Collaboration, Work Management, Procore App Marketplace Partners, Project and Portfolio Management, No-Code Development Platforms, and Project Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Claris FileMaker
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Quickbase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Higher Education
5.9%
Education Management
5.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
62.9%
Construction
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Financial Services
3.7%
Telecommunications
3.5%
Other
71.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Claris FileMaker
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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
Jared S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
However, there are many, many things I dislike. As a more experienced developer on other platforms (primarily iOS) I see lots of issues for FileMaker. From this developer's perspective the developer tools are sorely lacking. The script editor is a pain...
Quickbase
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eugene C.
Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity
We tried to use Google Docs spreadsheets and shared Excel spreadsheets to run project collaboration between teams at our small company. However, these options kept on 'crashing' and we're now evaluating a more robust database solution such as Quickbase. I...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Building Materials
The COST keeps going up. Not a well known product so no QB talent in Canada
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...
Eugene C.
Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity
We tried to use Google Docs spreadsheets and shared Excel spreadsheets to run project collaboration between teams at our small company. However, these options kept on 'crashing' and we're now evaluating a more robust database solution such as Quickbase. I...
Jared S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
However, there are many, many things I dislike. As a more experienced developer on other platforms (primarily iOS) I see lots of issues for FileMaker. From this developer's perspective the developer tools are sorely lacking. The script editor is a pain...
Verified User in Building Materials
The COST keeps going up. Not a well known product so no QB talent in Canada
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I create a correlation between inventory and customer database?
4 comments
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
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
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
Is quick base free?
3 comments
PT
Builder account is free but for commercial use, its charged on per user basis.Read more
How much is quick base?
3 comments
KA
Quickbase has different pricing plans available, including a fully customizable one.
Tiers are listed here: https://www.quickbase.com/plans-and-pricingRead more
How and Quickbase 'home' be configured to be function/process driven rather than data/table centric?
2 comments
JH
Hello Jim - Quickbase just released a change in their homepage where multiple reports can be filtered together. But more specific to your question, you can...Read more
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