--- title: Claris FileMaker Reviews meta\_title: 'Claris FileMaker Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 578 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Claris FileMaker works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 578 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Rapid Application Development (RAD) url: https://www.g2.com/categories/rapid-application-development-rad --- # Claris FileMaker Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Claris FileMaker but has limited features. Are you part of the Claris FileMaker team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Make tech work for you, not the other way around. The Claris platform is uniquely suited to help businesses like yours build, test, and rapidly iterate customized, integrated solutions faster and more efficiently than any other platform on the market. Unlike other software applications out there that are too lightweight and not customizable or too complex and rigid, Claris is flexible enough to meet your specific and evolving needs. Organizations just like yours — whether they’re SMBs, nonprofits, or educational institutions — use Claris apps to help them run their business the way they want and thereby significantly boost productivity and efficiencies across the board. Learn more — www.claris.com * * * Seller [Claris](https://www.g2.com/sellers/claris) Discussions [Claris FileMaker Community](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/discuss) Languages Supported German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Ed Staton (Senior Marketing Program Project Manager) Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Claris FileMaker. ### Claris FileMaker Free Trial ### On-Premise $16.50 [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Salesforce Headless 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Salesforce Headless 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)") Salesforce Headless 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform) 4.5/5(3,994) ](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) [ ![Quickbase](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Quickbase") Quickbase 4.5/5(1,636) ](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbase/reviews) [ ![Zoho Creator](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zoho Creator") Zoho Creator 4.3/5(165) ](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-creator/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 578 real user reviews. Implementation Time 3 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ Typical contract price $0k - $0k [Sign in to view](/login) [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Claris FileMaker Integrations (1) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Apple Mail ](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-mail/reviews) Show More ![Paul M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Paul M.") PM Paul M. Senior Consultant Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/7/2017 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "FileMaker Rocks Harder Than Ever!" 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? Now at approaching 30 years working in the platform, the latest version, 2026, includes new features that make my life easier, and provides a foundation for new AI intergrations that will completely change the way I do my work. I'll be able to focus on my favorite parts, understanding the client's needs and responding to their concerns, while the model does the coding. Coming soon, and built on the foundation of FMP 2026. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? I said ever-growing before, and it still is! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Claris FileMaker: For small to medium-sized workgroups, stop looking, this is your answer! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? Process automation, information storage and retrieval, streamlined data entry, all this and much more! Benefits include increased efficiency and productivity, cost savings, and making users' lives better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 7/31/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![António A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "António A.") AA António A. Professor Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/14/2022 "I love it!" 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? Powerful function scripts to automatize tasks and the use of AI to complex searches Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? Nothing. I love Claris FileMaker and it could be cheaper Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Claris FileMaker: Try it and get involved with the script functions! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? Data organizing and transformation and clear and user-friendly outputs. One of the specific problems I solved with Claris FM was an application that helps to manage the workloads of dozens of professors in a higher education institution. The use of script functions was fundamental for this problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 7/29/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![curtis h.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "curtis h.") CH curtis h. owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/7/2019 "Custom Solutions Made Easy with Claris FileMaker" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? I like how Claris FileMaker has allowed us to create our own software solution, which has been really beneficial in saving us time and money. The platform has a ton of support to help us along the way, and building a solution is quick and easy, letting us avoid the bloat and issues of other solutions. Setting up Claris FileMaker is also pretty easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? It has a steep learning curve when first starting out if you are not familiar with software development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Claris FileMaker: its worth it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? I find Claris FileMaker allows us to create custom software solutions quickly and easily, saving time and money, and solving our specific needs without the bloat of other solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 3/31/2026 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Thank You page ![Jonathan C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jonathan C.") JC Jonathan C. Technology Support Technician Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 2/3/2026 "Versatile but Steep Learning Curve" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? I use Claris FileMaker for an app that manages our inventory, creation of repair tracking, and archiving. I also appreciate it for API calls to Mosyle. Claris allowed us to create an interactive platform for many users to input data. I like the ease of design ability and breadth of options. It's easy to create buttons, prompt windows, and well-designed features for our users. The initial setup of Claris FileMaker was simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? Sometimes the knowledge base or learning of Claris is hard. It involves very in-depth coding without simplification for the designer or manager on site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Claris FileMaker to manage inventory, repair tracking, and API calls. It creates an interactive platform for data input. I appreciate the ease of design and options, which make creating user-friendly features simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite CZ Caibin Z. Application Architect Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10/20/2025 "Powerful, Flexible, and Essential for Cross-Platform Data Management" 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? Claris FileMaker is a powerful and flexible tool that truly supports cross-platform development for custom database applications. Its speed and ease of implementation make it an excellent choice for managing complex data in a range of sectors, such as research, academia, and finance. Beyond simple data management, it can function as a central data hub for organizations by integrating smoothly with existing databases. Whether for daily administrative tasks or strategic data analysis, FileMaker applications can become an essential part of a user's everyday workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? As long as Claris keeps investing in FileMaker Web Direct and the server, making web application development easier and staying current with performance and web technologies, I find there is nothing to dislike about FileMaker. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? I have developed various management systems for the organization, including solutions for grants management, research data management, mouse colony tracking, core facilities ordering and product sales, faculty evaluation and fund applications, clinical trial budget tool, resident data management, equipments schedule management, as well as student course evaluations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: G2 invite KW kaiyu w. R & D batch adjuster Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/30/2026 "All-in-One Database, Tasks, and Reporting in One Place" 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? manage all the database, task, report together Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? very great system for production, research, quality control and financial Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? track the historical database for reference while produce the new formula Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Higher Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Higher Education") AH Verified User in Higher Education Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/19/2025 "The best database software for easy development and user experience." 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? If you're thinking about the ease of use your customers for your customers FileMaker is for you. It's really intuitive to use especially when doing queries / searches. It gives them the ability to easily access and process their own data. This is on top of how easy it is to develop and implement solutions. If you need support then it's easy to train others to help you develop. The team at FileMaker are constantly adding new features to the software. The software has been around for over 40 years and is supported by Apple so you know it will be around for a long while. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? I used to not like the yearly update cycle but that has been changed to updates made throughout the year which I prefer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? I have many different customers which have different needs. FileMaker is flexible enough to develop solutions for many different needs. For example I've created CRMs, financial workflow apps, and event planning apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Nick B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nick B.") NB Nick B. Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/6/2025 "The Power of Filemaker for small business !!" 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? I developed my first Filemaker database 1979 for my first business a recruitment company. That FM-v0 was developed on a MacPlus which had an orange screen and was ex the DevTeam. While we now longer have a Recruitment business in our group of companies - I have developed custom FM data bases for each of our subsquent busubness - through 4 x Construction & Development companies to Business Consulting. Those FM solutions have covered Scheduling / staff timing/task recording - and in case of Business Consulting a CRM database with 800+ fields of information ... Best FM feature -- that you can literally add fields/features into a live FM Served database without any disruption to standard Users -- other than maybe for layout changes. What this has meant to our business - is that a new 'need' can you 'prototyped' and 'tested' live -- and either adopted or adapted --- this is a huge time-saver!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? As long as Claris continues to offer & support FM Server that we can run internally on our own MacMini Server - with external VPN access when needed --- then there is absolutely nothing to dislike about Filemaker. Note : historically there were changes on ownership - and emphasis on (only) cloud-based external Servers which we found unsettlingly !! Remember : Many many users of Filemaker must have (presumedly) embraced the ease of creating and growing their own databases and related functionality ... This feels possibly unique in the databaseApp world .. so please never loose sight of Filemaker's uniqueness !! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? We can start by setting up a basic database to meet a specific need -- and then grow that database's functionality of literally 30+ years, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Dennis B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dennis B.") DB Dennis B. CEO Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/4/2024 "Claris FileMaker: my primary application for my professional income." 4.5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? The product versatility is almost unmatched in the universe of business software. I've used it since 1985 as it has evolved and matured through several companies before being acquired by Apple in 1989. I am a member of a worldwide commubnity of developers which I rely on extensively. While there are newer, cheaper, low-code startups they don't offer a comparable breadth of features and historical sucess. My FileMaker toolbox is my most important business asset. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? The company tends to be more focused on the introduction of new features than on the quality control of their existing in-market products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? Impossible to answer this question. Each and every client situation is unique. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 6/23/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite BA BRA A. Coordinator and In-house developer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/23/2025 "The possibilies with Filemaker are endless and you can start small" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? FileMaker is an exceptionally accessible platform that's easy to customize for those who are curious and have moderate tech skills. It has the potential to revolutionize the way an organization operates. You can begin with a simple database and, as you grow more comfortable, scale up to create complex software solutions that can meet a wide range of needs. Additionally, FileMaker offers the ability to connect with external systems and applications through APIs. Overall, it's a robust platform supported by a fantastic community of developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? The options for designing a layout could be better. Hiding and sliding objects or making layouts responsive and web-like isn't easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? It let's us build tools that are specific to our organizations workflow and there's no solution on the market that we could run our entire business on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ## Questions about Claris FileMaker? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Claris FileMaker ](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/discussions/new) ![Marcia R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Marcia R.") 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