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Build apps

Create custom apps in Claris Pro and integrate data seamlessly with Claris Studio.

Create apps in FileMaker Pro.

Host and share data

• Share on premise with Claris Server, running on Linux.
• Share via Claris Cloud (coming soon).

• Share via FileMaker Cloud.
• Share on premise with FileMaker Server, running on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Create web forms and collect data

• Create and host public-facing webforms in minutes with Claris Studio.
• Collect user information for events, surveys, feedback, and more.
• Data collected in Claris Studio can also be used in Claris Pro.

• Create forms in FileMaker Pro and deploy through FileMaker WebDirect.
• Requires a Site License or Concurrent Connections License to collect data from anonymous users.

Integrate apps

• Use Claris Connect to create workflow automation to sync data between popular apps.
• Connect Claris data with other apps using the Claris Server connector.
• Claris Connect integration with Claris Studio (coming soon).
• Integrate Claris data with other apps and services using the Claris Data API.
• OData support.
• Use Claris Pro as an ODBC client application but not as an ODBC/JDBC data source.

• Use prebuilt connectors in Claris Connect to connect to FileMaker Server and FileMaker Cloud, and other apps you use every day.
• Integrate FileMaker data with other apps and services using the FileMaker Data API.
• OData support.
• Use FileMaker as an ODBC client application and as a data source for Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) applications.

View and analyze data

• Leverage Claris Studio views to quickly create reports, dashboards, charts, and more.

• Manually create reports and charts in FileMaker Pro.
• Create sub-summary reports in FileMaker Pro.

Make views and hubs

• Use Claris Studio to share data in meaningful ways that make your teams more productive.
• Provide a central location to manage a collection of views.
• Organize hubs by job function, business process, or task.
• Share hubs with specific team members.
• Reuse views across multiple hubs without any rework.

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Security

• Encrypt data at rest and database passwords with AES-256 encryption.
• Encrypt data in transit using SSL or TLS 1.2 and above.

• Encrypt data at rest and database passwords with AES-256 encryption.
• Encrypt data in transit using SSL or TLS 1.2 and above.

Compliance

Claris Studio compliance (planning in process).

FileMaker Cloud maintains a SOC 2® Type 2 report for security, availability, and confidentiality, and ISO certifications for information security management (ISO/ IEC 27001) and personal data in the cloud (ISO/IEC 27018).

Authentication

• Claris ID — a unified authentication for a seamless experience.
• Claris ID allows users to move between Claris Studio, Claris Pro, and Claris Go without having to sign into multiple accounts.
• External user management (coming later).

• Claris ID, a single sign-on system.
• Active Directory/Open Directory.
• OAuth 2.0 identity providers.
• FileMaker file accounts.
• External server accounts.

Interoperability

• Claris clients work only with Claris hosts.
• Uses .claris file extension.

• FileMaker clients work only with FileMaker hosts.
• Uses .fmp12 file extension.

Connectivity

Requires internet access.

LAN, internet, or offline access.

Pricing info

Available as a bundle license.

Build apps

Create apps in FileMaker Pro.

Host and share data

• Share via FileMaker Cloud.
• Share on premise with FileMaker Server, running on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Create web forms and collect data

• Create forms in FileMaker Pro and deploy through FileMaker WebDirect.
• Requires a Site License or Concurrent Connections License to collect data from anonymous users.

Integrate apps

• Use prebuilt connectors in Claris Connect to connect to FileMaker Serve and FileMaker Cloud, and other apps you use every day.
• Integrate FileMaker data with other apps and services using the FileMaker Data API
• OData support.
• Use FileMaker as an ODBC client application and as a data source for Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) applications.

View and analyze data

• Manually create reports and charts in FileMaker Pro.
• Create sub-summary reports in FileMaker Pro.

Make views and hubs

Not available.

Security

• Encrypt data at rest and database passwords with AES-256 encryption.
• Encrypt data in transit using SSL or TLS 1.2 and above.

Compliance

FileMaker Cloud maintains a SOC 2® Type 2 report for security, availability, and confidentiality, and ISO certifications for information security management (ISO/ IEC 27001) and personal data in the cloud (ISO/IEC 27018).

Authentication

• Claris ID, a single sign-on system.
• Active Directory/Open Directory.
• OAuth 2.0 identity providers.
• FileMaker file accounts.
• External server accounts.

Interoperability

• FileMaker clients work only with FileMaker hosts.
• Uses .fmp12 file extension.

Connectivity

LAN, internet, or offline access.

Pricing info