Build & Connect
FileMaker Pro
Build powerful custom apps that solve your toughest operational challenges—fast, flexible, and built to adapt as your business evolves.
The platform built for developers.
FileMaker helps problem solvers turn their vision into solutions with production-ready software and custom apps built on durable, reliable, enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Core Features
Define. Script. Build. Deliver.
All on one unified platform.
Automation, simplified.
Script Engine automates hundreds of steps for workflows, data processing, app behavior and more without needing a traditional programming language.
Build once. Deploy everywhere.
Enjoy native cross-platform deployment across macOS, Windows, mobile, web, and multi-user systems. It doesn’t get easier.
Run safely at every stage.
Security is native to the data architecture, so decisions are made at the design level, not layered in later.
FileMaker Server
Disasters happen. Recover quickly.
Automated off-site backups and standby server failover means operations don't stop, even if systems do. Add-on feature
FileMaker Pro
Build faster.
Expedite development with redesigned UI tools, new scripting capabilities, and persistent metadata storage.
FileMaker Pro
Evolve your workflow.
Expanded AI provider support with Google Gemini, schema annotation, semantic search enhancements, and multimodal capabilities give your solutions the AI infrastructure.
FileMaker Server
Deploy with confidence.
Server-side upgrades offer increased throughput, self-healing services, expanded platform compatibility, and fully aligned security standards for enterprise.
FileMaker WebDirect
Upgrade the end-user experience.
Broad WebDirect enhancements ensure accessibility compliance for regulated spaces, optimized performance, harder security, and wider browser-based access.
“The AI development ecosystem is moving fast. The fastest and most powerful way to bring that capability to our community is by meeting AI where it already lives.”
Success Stories
More powerful tools from dev to delivery.
From small businesses to large enterprises, FileMaker is trusted by millions of problem solvers around the world. Read their stories to discover why.
That's the beauty of FileMaker — we had an idea and put it into action
Vincent Pieribone
Vice Chairman, OceanX
FileMaker's greatest strength is its ability to integrate all aspects of our data into a single, customizable view, making it easier for us to manage large volumes of data.
Parvathi K. Prasad
Scientist, Conservation Initiatives
What makes FileMaker so amazing is the fact that you can get all your information in one place, helping us support whatever situation we face.
Alice Williams
Coordinator, Beverly School District Tech Center
With FileMaker, I can build solutions that help teams work better and give business leaders real-time data required to make stronger business decisions.
Andi de Fraga
Financial Controller, The Fields Studios
Toolset
Tools that take your business anywhere.
FileMaker at every stage: Build, host, and deploy with the flexibility, performance, and security your business demands—from startup to enterprise scale.
Security
Build on a foundation of enterprise-grade security.
Apple at the core
Build on secure infrastructure that starts at the data center layer.
40YRS+
Apple-backed security
Global trust and compliance protocols
Type 2 report and ISO ISO/IEC 27001 and 27018 for cloud services.
SOC 2®
Certified
Encryption for data in any state
Automatic SSL certificate provisioning included.
AES-256
Encryption at rest
SSL/TLS1.2
Encryption in transit
You have questions. We have answers.
Claris FileMaker is a low-code platform for building custom apps tailored to your exact business needs, running natively on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and the web. Backed by Claris, an Apple company, FileMaker has more than 40 years of history helping businesses solve real problems with software built specifically for them.
FileMaker is used by tens of thousands of organizations worldwide — from small businesses to large enterprises — across industries including healthcare, legal, education, manufacturing, nonprofits, and professional services. Organizations choose FileMaker when they need custom business software that fits their exact workflows, without the cost and complexity of fully custom development.
FileMaker is available as a free 45-day trial with full access to the platform from day one. No credit card required. Start your free trial →
FileMaker runs natively on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and iPad, and solutions can be accessed through any modern web browser using FileMaker WebDirect. Whether your team works at a desk, on a shop floor, or in the field, your apps go with them.
Low-code puts production-ready software within reach of anyone who understands the problem well enough to solve it — no engineering background required. FileMaker gives problem solvers a complete platform handling data, logic, interface, security, and cross-platform delivery, all working together from the start.
AI coding tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude can help you build a working prototype quickly, but what they produce typically runs locally on one machine, with no built-in hosting, user authentication, access controls, or data security. That's fine for personal use or proof of concept, but it's not a business application. A production-ready business app needs to be hosted so your team can access it, secured so only the right people see the right data, and reliable enough to run critical operations. FileMaker provides all of that in a single platform.
FileMaker connects to AI services through native scripting and APIs, letting you automate tasks, analyze data, and generate content inside your FileMaker solutions. Claris is also actively building agentic development capabilities into the platform. Learn more about FileMaker and agentic development →
Yes. FileMaker Server and FileMaker Cloud both provide secure hosting for custom business applications. FileMaker includes built-in user authentication, role-based access controls, and record-level security — so you can define precisely what each user or group can view, create, edit, or delete. This is infrastructure that AI coding tools do not provide out of the box.
Yes. Remote Backup is an add-on for FileMaker Server that stores your backup files in a separate, offsite location — protecting your data in the event of hardware failure, disaster, or local outage. This is a critical component of any business continuity plan for organizations running FileMaker Server. Remote Backup is available for FileMaker Server only and is not available for FileMaker Cloud.
FileMaker Standby Server is an add-on for FileMaker Server that provides a live, continuously synchronized secondary server. In the event of a primary server failure, the standby can take over quickly, minimizing downtime for business-critical applications. Standby Server is available for FileMaker Server.
Your data belongs to you. You can export it at any time in standard formats like CSV and XML, or access it directly through Data APIs and xDBC connections. Built on Apple's secure foundation, Claris is committed to keeping your data private, protected, and in your hands. Learn more about security and privacy →
Claris offers multiple support paths depending on how you like to work. For direct assistance, the Claris Support Center connects you with the Claris support team. The Claris Community is an active forum where problem solvers share solutions and help each other build better apps. And the Claris Partner Network connects you with expert developers who specialize in designing, building, and supporting FileMaker solutions.
Claris consistently ships new features and improvements with every release. View release notes →
