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Last updated: April 2026

Claris FileMaker overview

What is Claris FileMaker?

Claris FileMaker is a custom application development platform that allows businesses to create unique applications that can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise and optimized for mobile devices or desktops. It provides features such as scripts, triggers, and graphical design tools to help tailor applications to business needs. FileMaker offers built-in templates, a drag-and-drop interface, and custom design tools to help businesses create unique, branded applications for any need.

Applications can be created from scratch within FileMaker, or businesses can choose from a marketplace of pre-built templates and components, specially designed for specific markets and industries. Apps can be created for project management, invoicing, event planning, field research, supply management, and more. Other features of FileMaker include data import, summary reporting, code automation, script debugging, and more.

FileMaker can be used alongside Claris Connect to integrate finished applications with third party solutions such as Slack, Box, MailChimp, and more. It also offers a REST API to connect with other software, as well as native integrations with Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server.

Starting price

16.5per user /
per month

Pros & Cons

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Database Management

Workflow Automation

Inventory Management

User Interface

Claris FileMaker’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Claris FileMaker pros, cons and reviews insights

To determine these pros and cons insights, we analyzed responses from 

Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
 
1-2(8)
3-4(87)
5(111)

What do users say about Claris FileMaker?

I've known FileMaker since version 5, and I've since never stopped feeling privileged to be working in its Rapid Development Environment where database objects such as fields, records, portals, labels, icons, relationship graphs are readily available.

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Who uses Claris FileMaker?

Based on 206 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Information Technology and Services
Computer Software
Education Management
Marketing and Advertising
Others

Use cases

Database
Application Development
CRM
Business Process Management
App Building

Claris FileMaker's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Claris FileMaker users:

Access controls/permissions
Data storage management
Backup and recovery
Integrated development environment
Data import/export
Customizable fields

All Claris FileMaker features

Features rating:

Debugging
Contact management
Segmentation
Compatibility testing
Electronic forms
Collaboration tools
Customizable templates
Forms creation & design
Relational database management
Time & expense tracking
Calendar/Reminder system
Graphical user interface
Business process automation
Project planning/scheduling
Billing & invoicing
Integrations management
Prioritization
Milestone tracking
Web/Mobile app development
Data migration
Search/Filter
No-Code
Task management
Database conversion
Customizable branding
Contact database
Reporting/Analytics
Workflow management
Mobile access
Data replication
Performance analysis
Deployment management
Sales pipeline management
Pre-built templates
Traditional methodologies
Project workflow
Version control
Project management
Video support
Process modeling & designing
Visual modeling
Portfolio management
Performance monitoring
Web app development
Prospecting tools
Third-Party integrations
Text editing
Testing/QA management
Reporting/Project tracking
Requirements management
Templates
Resource management
Risk management
Role-Based permissions
Rules-Based workflow
Template management
Software development
Shared contacts
Mobile development
Data dictionary management
Customizable forms
Custom development
CRM
Content publishing options
Content management
Collaborative development
Code editing
Code development
Client portal
Charting
Calendar management
Budget management
Batch processing
Audio file management
Application management
API
Agile methodologies
Lead management
Kanban board
Iteration management
Issue management
Interaction tracking
Image editing
Idea management
Graphical workflow editor
Gantt/Timeline view
Full text search
Forms automation
For developers
File sharing
Document management
Document classification
Design templates
Design management
Data modeling

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Claris FileMaker pricing

Value for money rating:

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan
Free trial
Subscription

On-Premise

16.5

/user

Per month

Features included:

  • 3 On-Premise Servers
  • 2 GB Outbound Data API Usage
  • 5-99 Users
  • Clients
  • Compute Facility Varies With Number of Users
  • Monitoring
  • Security
  • Support

Cloud Essentials

21

/user

Per month

Features included:

  • 2 GB Outbound Data API Usage
  • 2 GB Storage/User/Year
  • 5-10 Users
  • Clients
  • Compute: 2 CPU/8gb
  • Hosting Limit: 3 Apps
  • Monitoring
  • Security
  • Support

Cloud Standard

43

/user

Per month

Features included:

  • 125 App Hosting Limit
  • 2 GB Outbound Data API Usage
  • 5-99 Users
  • 6 GB Storage/User/Year
  • Clients
  • Compute Facility Varies With Number of Users
  • Monitoring
  • Security
  • Support

User opinions about Claris FileMaker price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of Claris FileMaker's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“I gave up on accounting software for invoicing and built it in FM because there I could tie it to non-accounting to data, notes and full data on real estate properties, contracts, reminders and so forth, all available in one place.”
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Osmund L.

CEO and Chairman

“There is the almost universal view that FileMaker applications are for tracking invoices, inventories, employees, club members and other human and non-human resources relating to businesses and organisations. But it is also a hobbyist's dream come true as other kinds of data processors can be created such as for note-making and planning screenplays (please visit https://notemakerdatabase.com for proof — both these data processors are offered free).”
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Con K.

Data Processing Developer

Claris FileMaker integrations (48)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 206 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as Claris FileMaker integrations and how users feel about them.

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

Claris FileMaker support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

FAQs/Forum
Phone Support
Email/Help Desk
Chat
Knowledge Base

Training options

In Person
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
Videos

Claris FileMaker FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Claris FileMaker?

Claris FileMaker has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Small Business


Q. What languages does Claris FileMaker support?

Claris FileMaker supports the following languages:
Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish


Q. Does Claris FileMaker support mobile devices?

Claris FileMaker supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone


Q. Does Claris FileMaker offer an API?

Yes, Claris FileMaker has an API available for use.


Q. What level of support does Claris FileMaker offer?

Claris FileMaker offers the following support options:
FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, Email/Help Desk, Chat, Knowledge Base

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