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    Claris FileMaker

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AClaris' FileMaker is presented as a Workplace Innovation Platform, and is used to create a custom app. Manual processes can be automated with Claris FileMaker Pro, and apps can be created to manage contacts, track inventory, organize projects, etc.

    $21

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Claris FileMaker
    Editions & Modules
    Platform Subscription
    $21
    per month per user
    Individual desktop license
    $594
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Claris FileMaker
    Free Trial
    No
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Claris FileMaker
    Considered Both Products
    Claris
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    The Claris FileMaker "toolbox" is more robust and comprehensive than any competitive product. The free or low-cost web apps often lead to a "dead-end" that is never the case with Claris FileMaker.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    Claris FileMaker looks more legit and not as likely to mess up formulas and such.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    Access is very complex leading to longer deployment, more user training, and therefore higher costs. Caspio is decent but quite limited in its native ability.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    I've used Microsoft Access, and it doesn't compare to Filemaker. The Filemaker software system is robust and had the ability to expand and work with other programs. I have a small business, and I can say that for a small to medium sized business, I do not think there is a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    Easy to get started and Includes starter solutions for every situation by Anyone with access can edit the program by using many plugins available to extend functionality such as Changing field/database/script names after the fact is free specially For the most part, drag and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    SmartSheets
    Google Suite
    Mendix
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    Claris just takes everything to the next level - there's nothing we've thrown at it that it can't do
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    FileMaker Pro is the chaotic, cumbersome and non-integratable little sibling of MS Access. And even MS Access can't be taken serious in a medium sized company. FileMaker Pro can not even be compared to serious products like OutSystems and Sitecore. It's also not free... whereas …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    20 years ago we had to choose between Microsoft Access and Claris FileMaker Pro. We chose FileMaker Pro because it was easier to use. As our systems have evolved around FileMaker Pro we haven't looked at any competitors as we're too far along to start over again with a new …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    The only other program I have used that has any type of similar functionality is ADP Workforce Now. I would prefer ADP Workforce Now overall because it is more user-friendly and can also accept tons of data, run reports, and more. However, FileMaker Pro has functionalities …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    Quick Base is internet-based and easily programmable by the end-user. Because of that, it is not as customizable as FileMaker. We had very specific purposes that were more easily accomplished in FileMaker (eg. Auto-calculating fields were more fool proof-ly accomplished in …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    We previously had deployed QuickBase. However, we realized that QuickBase would not allow us to construct our app the way we worked. That is where FMP came in. Its ability to adapt to the way we work made transitioning very easy.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    I haven't used another product like FileMaker Pro. Previously (at other jobs), I would email my needs to our maintenance and catering staff.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    I don't know of any other software systems that are similar or as good.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    We've been working with Filemaker Pro since I started here so I didn't have much a choice, but based on my past experience dealing with custom databases, it's the easiest, most user-friendly program I've ever worked on. It provides exactly what you need, when you need it, in …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    Unlike traditional databases, you get an all inclusive solution which allows end-user screens and workflows which can be developed via scripting. With the exception of SQL Server, Filemaker also allows you to setup scheduled scripts which can run on a recurring basis. In …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    Zoho Sales, CRM etc as well as Salesforce.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    Since we had implemented FileMaker Pro early on with the company, I have not used any other database software on a regular basis. Some others have used Zoho Creator with success, but since the cross-platform and program functionality of FileMaker is well established we have …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    I am now using WORKetc for my CRM, and there are more benefits to me and my business using this software than using FileMaker Pro.
    WORK Etc Benefits: CloudBase, App, Email Response Update Project Automatically, Invoicing, Reports, Tags, Some quick add features
    Work Etc. Cons: …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    I chose FileMaker over a custom DB with Azure and SQL Server because of the low code nature of FileMaker. And we needed ease of access with Apple products so we didn't use Microsoft Access.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    Some developers really like Visual FoxPro - but it has been discontinued by Microsoft and is no longer supported.

    FileMaker offers improved developer productivity.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    We were already using FileMaker. When we get to the point of needing to scale or rebuild, we are likely to move to AWS but keep FileMaker for prototyping.
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    The most direct competitor to FileMaker Pro is Microsoft Access. If you understand the way Microsoft Access works, then you can probably get more functionality and features in Microsoft Access. With that said though, FileMaker is much easier to learn and develop in. I tried …
    Incentivized
    Chose Claris FileMaker
    I find now that I can't use Excel. It drives me nuts. For me it is now just a method for importing data and a method for exporting data that Excel users want to see.
    Incentivized
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Claris FileMaker
    Low-Code Development
    Comparison of Low-Code Development features of Claris FileMaker
    Feature
    Claris FileMaker
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    Visual Modeling7.33 Ratings
    Drag-and-drop Interfaces6.62 Ratings
    Platform Security9.52 Ratings
    Platform User Management8.73 Ratings
    Reusability9.03 Ratings
    Platform Scalability9.33 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Claris FileMaker
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (51 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    5.0
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (6 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    5.0
    (1 ratings)