Coming soon: We’re simplifying the way our licensing is structured and fulfilling our goal to offer all customers one powerful platform. The unified Claris platform includes Claris FileMaker, Claris Connect, and Claris Studio.
“With our previous licensing structure, it was difficult for customers to access new capabilities and predict costs since products were priced separately,” explains Giuliano Iacobelli, vice president of Claris Product Management. “Our new licensing will apply to the entire Claris platform, so if you’re already a current FileMaker customer, you will also get Claris Connect and Claris Studio – within certain limits – at no additional cost.”
"Our new licensing will apply to the entire Claris platform, so if you're already a current FileMaker customer, you will also get Claris Connect and Claris Studio – within certain limits – at no additional cost."
- Giuliano Iacobelli, VP of Product Management
What the licensing change means for you.
Three main reasons have driven the changes to our licensing structure, resulting in additional benefits for you.
1. A simplified purchasing experience.
In the past, Claris treated platform components as separate products, and each one had its own licensing and pricing tiers. That’s soon behind us. We believe a unified licensing structure will eliminate confusion and reduce administrative hassles.
2. The ability to explore the full capabilities of the Claris platform.
With access to everything on the Claris platform, you can test various capabilities, connect your tech stack, and enhance your custom apps using the new features and tools – all at no additional cost (within certain limits).
Have you experimented with Claris Studio yet? If not, get your hands on it today. We’re providing access ahead of the license change to eligible FileMaker customers who request it. Sign up now.
3. Scalable licensing with predictable pricing.
As your digital solutions grow, so do the opportunities to maximize Claris platform capabilities, from building solutions for your internal teams to integrating and automating data workflows across your systems—even building new web-first experiences. Whatever your solutions, the unified licensing scales right along with them.
Predictable pricing, and, if you need it, a clear path for upgrading mean you know the costs up front, no matter the complexity of your solutions.
New tiers available based on your organization’s needs.
Another thing that’s new, our licensing model includes a tiered approach that makes it easier for customers to get the plan that best suits the business needs. Whether you’re using FileMaker Cloud or self-hosting your apps with FileMaker Server, you can decide which tier – Core or Max – aligns with your organization.
Tiered options for FileMaker Cloud.
If you’re a FileMaker Cloud customer, then you’re familiar with tiered options since you’ve been able to choose from Essentials and Standard plans in the past. However, the FileMaker Cloud tiered names will change, with Essentials becoming Cloud Core and Standard soon to be referred to as Cloud Max.
As mentioned previously, the new licensing model includes access to Claris Connect and Claris Studio at no additional charge. With the Cloud Core tier, you get five Claris Connect integration flows and 10 Claris Studio shared views.
The enhanced option – the Cloud Max tier – provides the highest value and even more flexibility to build and scale digital solutions. Choosing Cloud Max gives you 50 Claris Connect integration flows and unlimited Claris Studio shared views.
Check out the FileMaker Cloud comparison of Cloud Core versus Cloud Max is in the screenshot below.
Tiered options for self-hosting.
Customers who use FileMaker Server will also soon select from two tiered plans: Core and Max.
For self-hosted licensing, the Core tier builds on the standard license – the one that gives the right to run FileMaker Server on premise or in a third-party hosting environment. This tier also offers five Claris Connect integration flows and 10 Claris Studio shared views, giving customers additional capabilities at the same price.
With the Max tier, you receive further value and flexibility with 50 Claris Connect integration flows and unlimited Claris Studio shared views.
See the screenshot below for a FileMaker comparison of Core versus Max.
Wondering if the new licensing affects you?
Many of the existing plans will migrate to the new licensing. Contact us if you’d like further details that apply specifically to your licensing.
Volume discounts for the purchase of 10 or more licenses and multi-year discount agreements aren’t impacted by this licensing change.
As with all updates, perpetual license agreements (VLA and SLA) will require an active maintenance contract to access the Claris Studio and Claris Connect capabilities offered at no additional cost (within limits).
Need some help?
The Claris team wants to make the transition to the new licensing as easy as possible. Use these resources if you need help:
- Our licensing FAQs in Knowledge Base may provide answers to your questions. See FAQs.
- Join a licensing conversation in the Claris Community where you can post a question, and we’ll circle back with an answer. Visit the community.
- Get in touch with your Claris Partner for assistance. Find my partner.