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Last updated Sep 30, 2026 ## Claim: “Use the FileMaker Data API to connect to other apps and web services.” Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers consistently report integrating FileMaker with external apps and services through APIs, including API calls to Mosyle and REST and GraphQL integrations. - “I also appreciate how it's possible to integrate with nearly everything if you take the time to learn it. The Insert from URL script step is particularly useful as it allows the use of APIs from many vendors.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-13346535) - “I also appreciate it for API calls to Mosyle.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-12303315) - “The fact that I can integrate via REST and GraphQL APIs give me the flexibility to build workflows with all of the other tools our clients use” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-486373) - “FileMaker integrates with just about any app, so the experience is seamless as people follow their process.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-490382) Source: [https://www.claris.com/pricing/](https://www.claris.com/pricing/) ## Claim: “Create custom apps and access them on Windows and Mac computers.” Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers report that FileMaker supports building bespoke custom apps for native Mac/Windows desktops and provides cross-platform development for custom database applications. - “It allows you to quickly build bespoke databases/'custom apps' for web, iOS and native Mac/Windows desktops.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-215857) - “Claris FileMaker is a powerful and flexible tool that truly supports cross-platform development for custom database applications.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-11838050) Source: [https://www.claris.com/pricing/](https://www.claris.com/pricing/) ## Claim: “Deploy custom apps natively on web browsers.” Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers describe building bespoke custom apps for the web and specifically reference FileMaker WebDirect for web application development. This supports the claim, although one reviewer notes that WebDirect requires substantial hardware and has performance limitations. - “It allows you to quickly build bespoke databases/'custom apps' for web, iOS and native Mac/Windows desktops.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-215857) - “As long as Claris keeps investing in FileMaker Web Direct and the server, making web application development easier and staying current with performance and web technologies, I find there is nothing to dislike about FileMaker.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-11838050) Source: [https://www.claris.com/pricing/](https://www.claris.com/pricing/) ## Claim: “Rapidly build and deploy custom apps for iPad and iPhone in just hours or days.” Mixed support from reviews. Reviewers report rapidly building custom applications for iOS and describe instant development, supporting the general direction of the claim. However, another reviewer notes that FileMaker does not provide standalone direct app creation for the App Store, and the reviews do not establish the specific “hours or days” timeframe. - “It allows you to quickly build bespoke databases/'custom apps' for web, iOS and native Mac/Windows desktops.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-215857) - “Its rapid development capabilities. You can instantly build what people need” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-11077443) - “No standalone direct App creation (for AppStore or Google Play Store).” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews/claris-filemaker-review-9379287) Source: [https://www.claris.com/pricing/](https://www.claris.com/pricing/)