Claris FileMaker Hosting Options
Find the best hosting solution for your business.
When it comes to hosting the custom apps you've built with Claris FileMaker, determining the right hosting solution makes all the difference.
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Why your hosting choice matters.
How you host your FileMaker apps shapes performance, scalability, and control. Each option — FileMaker Cloud, FileMaker Server, or third-party hosting — offers different advantages depending on how you want to manage infrastructure and data.
Run faster and scale confidently.
FileMaker Cloud scales automatically as your business grows. FileMaker Server and third-party hosting let you control performance based on infrastructure or service provider.
Keep your data protected.
All FileMaker hosting options use our enterprise-grade security. FileMaker Cloud manages updates and backups, while FileMaker Server and third-party hosting allow custom control.
Match your workflow.
Cloud hosting provides ease, automation, and anywhere access. FileMaker Server fits in-house IT managing systems and specific requirements, while third-party hosting offers expert help with setup and upkeep.
Bottom line: Your custom apps stay the same — only the hosting model varies. The option you choose determines how much you manage yourself or how much you let others do the heavy lifting for you.
Compare FileMaker hosting options.
Feature
FileMaker Cloud
Self-hosting with FileMaker Server
Third-party FileMaker hosting
Setup
Quick and easy, no hardware or OS installation
Requires hardware, OS, and manual setup
Managed setup with expert support
Maintenance
Automatic updates and backups managed by Claris
Manual updates and backups required; FileMaker Remote Backup coming soon
Managed maintenance and support
Scalability
Easy to scale based on business needs
Determined by hardware and network capabilities
Flexible scaling options
Security
Enterprise-grade security, global AWS data centers
Enterprise-grade security that's dependent on infrastructure and IT practices
Enhanced security with expert management
Plug-ins
Not supported
Supported
Supported
Cost
Subscription-based pricing
Upfront hardware, network, and ongoing maintenance costs; annual or perpetual license
Subscription or service-based pricing
Ideal for
Teams seeking simplicity and reliability
Organizations with dedicated IT resources
Businesses wanting expert management without overhead
Feature
Self-hosting with FileMaker Server
Setup
Requires hardware, OS, and manual setup
Maintenance
Manual updates and backups required; FileMaker Remote Backup coming soon
Scalability
Determined by hardware and network capabilities
Security
Enterprise-grade security that's dependent on infrastructure and IT practices
Plug-ins
Supported
Cost
Upfront hardware, network, and ongoing maintenance costs; annual or perpetual license
Ideal for
Organizations with dedicated IT resources
Feature
Third-party FileMaker hosting
Setup
Managed setup with expert support
Maintenance
Managed maintenance and support
Scalability
Flexible scaling options
Security
Enhanced security with expert management
Plug-ins
Supported
Cost
Subscription or service-based pricing
Ideal for
Businesses wanting expert management without overhead
FileMaker Cloud hosting.
Simplify deployment with Claris-managed infrastructure and automatic updates.
- Save time and money year over year.
- No hardware or software installation required.
- Enterprise-grade security with industry-standard features and global data centers.
- Automated data backups.
- 24/7 dedicated support available.
- Always up to date with the latest FileMaker version.
Let's find your ideal hosting solution.
Since every organization runs differently, we'll help you compare hosting options, so you choose the best fit.
Our team can answer your questions, walk you through setup considerations, and help you plan for the future. That way you can focus on your business, not your infrastructure.
Talk to an expert