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Claris FileMakerMicrosoft Access
Paid

Commercial licences with a free trial.

 Paid

Available through Microsoft 365 plans; a free trial is offered.

macOS, Self-hosted Windows
  • Builds custom database apps without much code
  • Self-hosted server or cloud hosting
  • Builds desktop databases and custom database apps
  • Forms and reports for working with data without writing code
  • Commercial licensing
  • Proprietary file format ties apps to the platform
  • Requires a paid Microsoft license
  • Desktop-focused rather than a web database
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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