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Plug-and-play power

Drag and drop prebuilt add-ons for instant app development. Add charts, calendars, kanban boards, activity timelines, and more.

Drag-and-drop design

Use an intuitive GUI, flexible design tools, and built-in templates to quickly create custom apps.

Data import

Bring existing data into a FileMaker app including CSV, Tab, XML, and Microsoft Excel files.

Reporting

Easily make summary reports and executive dashboards using built-in reporting tools. Save information in Excel and PDF formats.

Code snippets

Use predefined script steps, script triggers, and calculation functions to quickly put together custom code that automates user tasks. Includes server-side scripts to automate your system.

Advanced development tools

Use the script debugger, data viewer, and database design report to help develop and deploy custom apps more efficiently.

Learn more:

Creating a custom app with Claris FileMaker

Smart tech

Use Core ML for things like image and sentiment recognition, Siri Shortcuts for voice-enabled interactions, and NFC reading — all on mobile.

iOS

Rapidly build and deploy custom apps for iPad and iPhone in just hours or days.

Native iOS functionality

Includes built-in support for GPS, barcode scanning, signature capture, iOS sensors, and more.

iOS App SDK

Use with Xcode to convert FileMaker apps into native iOS apps. Deploy apps using mobile device management (MDM).

FileMaker WebDirect

Deploy custom apps natively on web browsers. Supported browsers include Safari, Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft Edge support

On Windows, experience enhanced support for JavaScript in web viewers and PDFs in interactive containers.

Database encryption

Use AES 256-bit encryption for stored data of all types including videos, audio files, PDFs, and more.

SSL encryption

Encrypt data in transit between FileMaker Server and FileMaker clients. Supports SSL certificates including Subject Alternative Name (SAN) and wildcard certificates.

Authentication

In addition to built-in user authentication, you can authenticate via Active Directory, Open Directory, or OAuth 2.0 identity providers.

Privilege sets

Define permissions, down to the field-level, that determine levels of access to custom apps.

Security messages

Provides rich log files to quickly identify security-related messages.

Learn more:

FileMaker Security Guide

JavaScript integration

Add fully-integrated JavaScript in a web viewer. Leverage popular libraries to easily add maps, animated graphics, data visualization, and more to your custom apps.

REST API

Use the FileMaker Data API to connect to other apps and web services.

OData support

Allows OData-capable client applications to query and update FileMaker data. OData is a REST-based protocol.

cURL support

Create detailed HTTP/HTTPS network calls to request JSON data from other applications via REST APIs.

JSON functions

Use built-in functions to simplify parsing and generating JSON data requested from other data sources.

ODBC/JDBC support

Use FileMaker software as an ODBC client application and as a data source for ODBC/JDBC.

External SQL Sources

Get live, 2-way connections to SQL data sources — without having to write any SQL. Supports MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and IBM Db2.

Automation

Supports Claris Connect, a cloud-based workflow automation service used to connect FileMaker apps with other apps and services you use every day.

Learn more:

FileMaker Data API Guide

cURL documentation

JSON documentation

ODBC and JDBC Guide

Operating systems

Run FileMaker Server on Windows, Mac, and now Ubuntu Linux to host your custom apps on premise. Linux is ideal for VM and bare metal deployments.

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Deployment options ebook

Tested to support up to:

• 500 FileMaker Pro clients (maximum allowed = 2,000)
• 500 FileMaker Go clients
• 500 FileMaker WebDirect clients (maximum allowed = 1,000)

Limits may also be imposed by hardware, operating system, app design, and user license.

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Intuitive Admin Console

Easily track client connections and activity, create on-demand backups, manage system configuration and more. Monitor app access and disconnect idle users.

REST API

Use the FileMaker Admin API to help manage and administer your custom apps by utilizing third-party tools and web services.

Learn more:

FileMaker Admin API Guide

Monitoring

View server and client statistics, monitor server performance, and troubleshoot performance problems.

Notifications

Get instant notifications to help tune your system.

Apple silicon support

Experience higher performance on Mac computers with native support for Apple silicon.

Claris FileMaker includes security and provisioning tools to build and integrate apps that can meet different compliance requirements such as HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, and more.

Since custom apps require development, it is up to the individual developer to ensure compliance is met.

Claris has an extensive ecosystem that includes a global professional partner network, in-depth learning resources, and an active online community.

Learn more:

FileMaker Pro Help

FileMaker Server Help

FileMaker Server Installation and Configuration Guide

FileMaker 2023 Tech Specs

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FileMaker Server

Securely host apps on premise or in your own private cloud.

FileMaker Pro

Create custom apps and access them on Windows and Mac computers.

FileMaker Go

Access apps on iPad and iPhone.

FileMaker WebDirect

Access apps on a web browser.

FileMaker Data API

Integrate with popular web apps and services.