--- title: Claris FileMaker Reviews meta\_title: 'Claris FileMaker Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 578 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Claris FileMaker works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 578 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Rapid Application Development (RAD) url: https://www.g2.com/categories/rapid-application-development-rad --- # Claris FileMaker Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Claris FileMaker but has limited features. Are you part of the Claris FileMaker team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Make tech work for you, not the other way around. The Claris platform is uniquely suited to help businesses like yours build, test, and rapidly iterate customized, integrated solutions faster and more efficiently than any other platform on the market. Unlike other software applications out there that are too lightweight and not customizable or too complex and rigid, Claris is flexible enough to meet your specific and evolving needs. Organizations just like yours — whether they’re SMBs, nonprofits, or educational institutions — use Claris apps to help them run their business the way they want and thereby significantly boost productivity and efficiencies across the board. Learn more — www.claris.com * * * Seller [Claris](https://www.g2.com/sellers/claris) Discussions [Claris FileMaker Community](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/discuss) Languages Supported German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Ed Staton (Senior Marketing Program Project Manager) Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Claris FileMaker. ### Claris FileMaker Free Trial ### On-Premise $16.50 [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Salesforce Headless 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Salesforce Headless 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)") Salesforce Headless 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform) 4.5/5(3,994) ](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) [ ![Quickbase](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Quickbase") Quickbase 4.5/5(1,632) ](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbase/reviews) [ ![Zoho Creator](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zoho Creator") Zoho Creator 4.3/5(165) ](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-creator/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 578 real user reviews. Implementation Time 3 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ Typical contract price $0k - $0k [Sign in to view](/login) [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Claris FileMaker Integrations (1) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Apple Mail ](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-mail/reviews) Show More ![John N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "John N.") JN John N. Senior Partner Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/10/2017 "Flexible low code environment" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? Its very approachable, but has power and depth when you need it. 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 and the ability to integrate javascript libraries lets us expand FileMaker's capabilities when we need it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? There are some more complex applications where the speed of the database engine can become an issue to be monitored. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? FileMaker helps us deploy sophisticated solutions for our clients at a manageable cost Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 1/29/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Government Administration](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Government Administration") AG Verified User in Government Administration Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/6/2025 "Basic User" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? We can track our budget easily by inputting our starting budget and adding each transaction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? I believe the downside for me is not being able to use Claris FileMaker to its full potential. Our FileMaker Database Template was created several years ago with many scripts, and that is exactly how we use it today. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? FileMaker is being used for us to track our budget, which benefits us tremendously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Ibrahim B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ibrahim B.") IB Ibrahim B. CEO Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/4/2024 "I make my living out of FileMaker" 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? Its simplicity combined with real power. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? No Android support. No standalone direct App creation (for AppStore or Google Play Store). No tools to test WebDirect performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? Find an easy way to run a medium sized to big company with one single ERP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 3/21/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite MK Maxwell K. CEO/Developer Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/9/2024 "Decades long consistency and support" 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? Claris FileMaker has constantly added features and enhancement at a steady pace for decadeds. Plus, you can convert a solution built in FileMaker 3 (1995) and to FileMaker 20 (2023) and it will still work! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? Sometime confusing licensing options and limitations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? Thru FileMaker we can solve problems for our clients that would otherwise take longer or cost more using other platforms or technology. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 2/3/2025 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite MB Miles B. President Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/26/2025 "Developed a custom ERP system" 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? The ability to build a application based on my requirements not SAAS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? Report building capabilities are lacking, absence of options for integration of an accounting package Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? An ERP system built upon our company's need Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Industrial Automation](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Industrial Automation") CI Verified User in Industrial Automation Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/7/2017 "Incredibly adept platform for creating versatile apps" 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? FileMaker gives small businesses the ability to solve complex problems with alacrity, making them more competitive with larger operations that have bigger software budgets. Best of all, FileMaker integrates with just about any app, so the experience is seamless as people follow their process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? It's easy for untrained users to get started, but standards are not enforced within the app, allowing them to create solutions that are not always built for speed or longevity. The good news is, there are plenty of pros in the marketplace. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? We solve every kind of problem using FileMaker. We have helped countless businesses capitalize on its power and flexibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 3/17/2025 Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Victor L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Victor L.") VL Victor L. Scientific researcher and secretary of our association. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/7/2025 "ORSAA Radiofrequency Bioeffects Database" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? True relational database. Lots of database learning tools in the form of online free video. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? On ocassions would like one to one support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? Filemakewr is important in assisting is management of scientific papers. Very user friendly searching is important to our users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite MC Michael C. President Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/19/2025 "FileMaker provides a powerful and affordable to bring solutions quickly to our clients." 5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? Ease of use, rock solid compatibility across multiple platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? FileMaker needs an android app version much like FileMaker Go for the iPad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? FileMaker allows me to develop solutions for the Apple Orchard and Agriculture industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Agus S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Agus S.") AS Agus S. IT Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/4/2024 "Its ease of use and powerful database capabilities." 4/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? What I like best about Claris FileMaker is its flexibility and ease of customization. It allows me to create tailored solutions that perfectly fit my business needs without requiring extensive programming knowledge. The drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to build complex databases and workflows quickly. Additionally, the ability to integrate with other apps and platforms enhances its functionality, making it a powerful tool for managing various aspects of our operations. The robust community and resources available for support are also major pluses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? the pricing structure may be a bit high for small businesses or individuals, particularly when scaling up with additional users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? The ability to integrate FileMaker with other software we use has enhanced our data consistency and accessibility across platforms, further boosting productivity. Overall, FileMaker has helped us improve our data management, workflow efficiency, and inter-departmental communication, leading to better decision-making and business outcomes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite BO Bill O. Vice President Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/23/2024 "Decades of making databases for my businesses" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Claris FileMaker? When we were in a multi-platform environment, with Mac and PC, compared to MS Access, it was easy to learn as a DIY project for me, the business owner. There are good help resources and a good forum for asking questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Claris FileMaker? I can't think of any, but I have used it for so many years that they have significantly improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Claris FileMaker solving and how is that benefiting you? I have used it to store staff information and track sales incentive progress. I have also built a tour group costing, pricing, cataloging, travel documents, exports for airlines, travel insurance, and tour host lists. I have also used it for at-home hobby projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ## Questions about Claris FileMaker? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Claris FileMaker ](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/discussions/new) ![Marcia R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Marcia R.") MR Marcia Ribeiro • Last activity over 6 years ago Can I create a correlation between inventory and customer database? 1 Upvote 4 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-create-a-correlation-between-inventory-and-customer-database) GU Guest User What is Claris FileMaker used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-claris-filemaker-used-for) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/discuss) ## Pricing Options Pricing provided by Claris FileMaker. ### Claris FileMaker Free Trial ### On-Premise $16.50 ### Cloud - Essentials $21.00 [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/pricing) Claris FileMaker Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_6b56bdb3ed766bf608d02c1c97144acd/microsoft-access.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Access 4/5(854) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/claris-filemaker-vs-microsoft-access) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_e957c16890d4333e5b90cfce67a163cb/quickbase.png "Product Avatar Image") Quickbase 4.5/5(1,632) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/claris-filemaker-vs-quickbase) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_519068f6ebe26f30ee959f51927cca47/ninox.png "Product Avatar Image") Ninox Database 4.7/5(362) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/claris-filemaker-vs-ninox) ##### ##### Claris FileMaker Features Data Control Data Migration Data Synchronization Data Security Publishing Application Deployment Lifecycle Management Administration Application Deployment Native Deployment Data Security Automation Workflow Automation Real-Time Updates [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/features) ##### Categories on G2 [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms)[Application Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms)[Workplace Innovation Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/workplace-innovation-platforms) ##### Explore More [Which API solution is best for hybrid cloud environments?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-api-solution-is-best-for-hybrid-cloud-environments)[Best-rated experience management service for tech companies](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-rated-experience-management-service-for-tech-companies)[Best for Voice Recognition](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-voice-recognition-programs-right-now) [Is KeyShot worth the licence cost for product visualization work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-keyshot-worth-the-licence-cost-for-product-visualization-work)[Which APM software do big software companies prefer](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-apm-software-do-big-software-companies-prefer)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)