Claris FileMaker Reviews & Product Details

Claris FileMaker is a great tool for no-code rapid application development. It allows you to quickly build bespoke databases/'custom apps' for web, iOS and native Mac/Windows desktops. For maximum speed RAD it has its own built-in database engine, but can also be used as a front end to 3rd party SQL database backends such as MySQL, MS SQL and Oracle.

The platform scales well for small & medium enterprises - i.e. workgroups from 10 - to a few hundred users.

It has been a work horse tool for me as consultant/developer for over 18 years now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Licensing has changed radically over the last few versions and so can be complex to navigate if you are not already familiar with the different differ offerings.

The WebDirect feature is very technically impressive in that produces very graphically rich interfaces, but does require significant performance overhead and so does require substantial hardware. Currently this is limited to around 100 concurrent connections. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

How adaptable it is

How robust it can be

How easy it can integrate with other APIs

How inexpensive it is to develop in compared to other alternatives Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although you can design a very nice looking UI, it needs a more modern approach to layout design

It needs a more robust way to create web forms for anonymouse users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its very approachable, but has power and depth when you need it. The fact that I can integrate via REST and GraphQL APIs give me the flexibility to build workflows with all of the other tools our clients use and the ability to integrate javascript libraries lets us expand FileMaker's capabilities when we need it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are some more complex applications where the speed of the database engine can become an issue to be monitored. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Claris FileMaker has constantly added features and enhancement at a steady pace for decadeds. Plus, you can convert a solution built in FileMaker 3 (1995) and to FileMaker 20 (2023) and it will still work! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometime confusing licensing options and limitations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

True relational database. Lots of database learning tools in the form of online free video. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

On ocassions would like one to one support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ease of use, rock solid compatibility across multiple platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

FileMaker needs an android app version much like FileMaker Go for the iPad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Claris FileMaker is its flexibility and ease of customization. It allows me to create tailored solutions that perfectly fit my business needs without requiring extensive programming knowledge. The drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to build complex databases and workflows quickly. Additionally, the ability to integrate with other apps and platforms enhances its functionality, making it a powerful tool for managing various aspects of our operations. The robust community and resources available for support are also major pluses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

the pricing structure may be a bit high for small businesses or individuals, particularly when scaling up with additional users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When we were in a multi-platform environment, with Mac and PC, compared to MS Access, it was easy to learn as a DIY project for me, the business owner. There are good help resources and a good forum for asking questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can't think of any, but I have used it for so many years that they have significantly improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Claris FileMaker is very easy to use to design forms and collect data for our organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are no down sides to the use of Claris FileMaker. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Apart from its ability in allowing one's creative abilities to flow, the software caters to just about any real-life situation where there's a need to be met or a problem to be solved. It becomes almost addictive because the solving of one small problem leads to the solving of more ambitious ones. It's quite amazing what can be achieved, be it for one person or for a team of people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As good as the software is, its price is too high for an individual or for a group of less than 5. The company in my view seems to be too heavily focussed on large organisations. Unfortunately this puts it out of reach for many first-timers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.