Claris FileMaker Pricing

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud

Plug-and-play power

Drag and drop prebuilt add-ons for instant app development. Add charts, calendars, kanban boards, activity timelines, and more.

Drag-and-drop design

Use an intuitive GUI, flexible design tools, and built-in templates to quickly create custom apps.

Data import

Bring existing data into a FileMaker app including CSV, Tab, XML, and Microsoft Excel files.

Reporting

Easily make summary reports and executive dashboards using built-in reporting tools. Save information in Excel and PDF formats.

Automation

Use predefined script steps, script triggers, and calculation functions to quickly put together custom code that automates user tasks. Includes server-side scripts to automate your system.

Advanced development tools

Use the script debugger, data viewer, and database design report to help develop and deploy custom apps more efficiently.

Learn more:

Creating a custom app with Claris FileMaker

Smart tech

Use Core ML for things like image classification and sentiment recognition, Siri Shortcuts for voice-enabled interactions, and NFC reading — all on mobile.

iOS

Rapidly build and deploy custom apps for iPad and iPhone in just hours or days.

Native iOS functionality

Includes built-in support for GPS, barcode scanning, signature capture, iOS sensors, and more.

iOS App SDK

Use with Xcode to convert FileMaker apps into native iOS apps. Deploy apps using mobile device management (MDM).

FileMaker WebDirect

Deploy custom apps natively on web browsers. Supported browsers include Safari, Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft Edge support

On Windows, experience enhanced support for JavaScript in web viewers and PDFs in interactive containers.

Compliance accreditations

FileMaker Cloud maintains a SOC 2® Type 2 report for security, availability, and confidentiality, and ISO certifications for information security management (ISO/IEC 27001) and personal data in the cloud (ISO/IEC 27018).

Database encryption

Use AES 256-bit encryption for stored data of all types including videos, audio files, PDFs, and more.

SSL encryption

Data is encrypted in transit between FileMaker Cloud and FileMaker clients. Automatic SSL certificate provisioning included.

Authentication

Use Claris ID, a single sign-on system, to authenticate users. Includes support for two-factor authentication. Supports authentication via external identity providers including Okta and Microsoft Active Directory.

Privilege sets

Define permissions, down to the field-level, that determine levels of access to custom apps.

Monitoring

Around-the-clock monitoring by expert CloudOps, SecOps, and DevSecOps teams for peak performance and threat protection.

Learn more:

FileMaker Security Guide

Claris Cloud Services Security

ISO certifications

JavaScript integration

Add fully-integrated JavaScript in a web viewer. Leverage popular libraries to easily add maps, animated graphics, data visualization, and more to your custom apps.

REST API

Use the FileMaker Data API to connect to other apps and web services.

Automation

Supports Claris Connect, a cloud-based workflow automation service used to connect FileMaker apps with other apps and services you use every day.

cURL support

Create detailed HTTP/HTTPS network calls to request JSON data from other applications via REST APIs.

JSON functions

Use built-in functions to simplify parsing and generating JSON data requested from other data sources.

ODBC/JDBC support

Use FileMaker software as an ODBC client application to make SQL queries against external databases.

OData support

Allows OData-capable client applications to query and update FileMaker data. OData is a REST-based protocol.

External SQL Sources

Get live, 2-way connections to SQL data sources — without having to write any SQL. Supports MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.

Learn more:

FileMaker Data API Guide

cURL documentation

JSON documentation

ODBC and JDBC Guide

OData Guide

Client capacities

Tested to support up to 250 FileMaker Pro clients and 100 FileMaker Go, FileMaker WebDirect, or FileMaker Data API clients (limits may be also be imposed by instance type, app design, active users, or license agreement).

See Tech Specs

Intuitive Admin Console

Easily track client connections and activity, work with files and backups, manage system configuration, and more.

Backups

Data changes are automatically backed up every 20 minutes. Backups are stored for 30 days and can be easily preserved and restored. Backups are not counted towards storage capacity.

Customer console

Easily manage your team’s accounts, groups, and subscriptions all in one convenient location.

Groups

Manage user access to team resources with groups. Easily assign and remove access privileges.

REST API

Use the FileMaker Admin API to help manage and administer your custom apps by utilizing third-party tools and web services.

Learn more:

Claris Customer Console Help

FileMaker Admin API Guide

Monitoring

View dynamic statistics that monitor API, storage, CPU, and memory usage. Access log files in the Admin Console.

Notifications

Get instant notifications to help tune your system.

Apple silicon support

Experience higher performance on Mac computers with native support for Apple silicon.

Technical support

Free 24/7 support in English.

Training

Claris has an extensive ecosystem that includes a global professional partner network, in-depth learning resources, and an active online community.

Learn more:

FileMaker Pro Help

FileMaker Cloud Help

FileMaker Cloud Getting Started Guide

FileMaker 2023 Tech Specs

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FileMaker Cloud

Securely host apps in the cloud.

FileMaker Pro

Create custom apps and access them on Windows and Mac computers.

FileMaker Go

Access apps on iPad and iPhone.

FileMaker WebDirect

Access apps on a web browser.

FileMaker Data API/OData

Integrate with popular web apps and services.