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FileMaker Pro for Mac

Quickly build custom apps.

$594.00
In English
3.4
Based on 31 user rates

FileMaker Pro overview

FileMaker Pro is the tool you use to create a custom app. You also use FileMaker Pro to access your app on a computer. Start by importing data from a spreadsheet or using a built-in Starter app to manage contacts, inventory, meetings, and more. Or even quickly build a new app from the beginning
FileMaker Pro includes a set of advanced tools to help you design and develop custom apps faster and easier. Plus, you’ll get robust analysis capabilities, powerful diagnostic tools, and much more

Features:
  • Start quickly - Create precisely the app you want using the intuitive graphical interface, flexible design tools, built-in Starter apps, and ready-to-use themes
  • Import existing data - Bring your existing data into a FileMaker app. Import data types such as .CSV, Tab, XML, ODBC, and Microsoft Excel files
  • Built-in reporting tools - Easily make summary reports, colorful charts, and executive dashboards using built-in reporting and charting tools. Save your information in popular Excel and PDF formats
  • Out-of-the-box security - Centralize your information and safely access data using proven encryption standards. Manage group or individual user privileges - even for a single field
  • Share with your team - Create custom apps that work together seamlessly across iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac, and the web. Securely share your app with others using FileMaker Cloud or FileMaker Server. Learn more
  • Integrate with other programs - Connect with other popular apps and web services through powerful REST APIs. And create live, 2-way connections with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and IBM DB2 data sources
Advanced features:
  • Script Debugger - Instantly pinpoint problem areas in scripts and Script Triggers directly in the Script Workspace. Turn off Script Triggers when debugging to fine tune the troubleshooting process.
  • Data Viewer - Monitor fields, variables, and calculations while troubleshooting.
  • Database Encryption - Enable AES 256-bit encryption to protect data on FileMaker Cloud, FileMaker Server, or on a FileMaker client.
  • Custom Menus - Create, change, or delete specific menu items or entire menu sets.
  • Custom Functions - Build your own functions and copy, paste, or import them into any FileMaker file.
  • Database Design Report - Run comprehensive reports on all elements of your database schema.
  • Kiosk mode - Build applications where all menus are hidden.

Note: The price is based off of a yearly subscription. More information here

What’s new in version 20.3.2.201

  • This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
  • macOS Sonoma: Changing modes or reopening files caused custom toolbars to reset to defaults.
  • If a file already had a FileMaker or ODBC external data source added, you couldn't add a table from your Claris Studio data source in the relationships graph.
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FileMaker Pro for Mac

$594.00
In English
Version 20.3.2.201

What users say about FileMaker Pro

Cerniuk
By Cerniuk on Jan 21 2024 for v.20.3.1.31

Value: 2.0

Way over priced (should be $150 to at most $250) for what seems like a never ending series of releases that are listed as major but in actuality just point releases.

Other user ratings:

Ease of use | 4.0
Features | 5.0
Reliability | 5.0
Customer support | 2.0
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What customer like

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What needs improvements

Social media integration
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Price

FileMaker Pro qualities

Value
2.7
Ease of use
4.3
Features
4.7
Reliability
4.7
Customer support
2.7

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3.4

(84 Reviews of FileMaker Pro)

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  • User Ratings

Tim27
Tim27
Mar 1 2024
20.3.2.201
0.0
Mar 1 2024
0.0
Version: 20.3.2.201
Anyone using this for just its database features should look at Tap Forms. I used to use FileMaker Pro version 14 and after I saw the direction they were going I switched over to Tap Forms and have been really happy with it for what I need to use it for, which is a simple database.
Cerniuk
Cerniuk
Jan 21 2024
20.3.1.31
3.0
Jan 21 2024
3.0
Version: 20.3.1.31
This app is the second longest lived consumer end product (aka app, not operating system) on the market, April 1985 (MS Word being released October 1983). I have been using it since that time and it has been at points a fantastic product, a good product, a decent product and always a product that could hold its own against generally any other database out there. It is, unfortunately, habitually limited (at points neutered) by its owner and combined with a pricing model that inhibits widespread adoption. FileMaker is one of the oldest and most venerable products on the market. Yet at nearly 40 years old, FileMaker still a niche product. If the technology was not so great (which generates the loyal following), the constant blunders of the sales and marketing of the product would have killed FileMaker decades ago. FileMaker is an Apple app that is not in (not allowed 🤔) in the macOS Apple App Store 😂😭. FileMaker is exceptionally expensive and stands in contrast to the software market as key features are frequently trimmed while its price continues to rise sharply. Now they are making it rental-ware by putting it in the cloud 💰🧛 .
xcoxco
xcoxco
Nov 20 2023
20.3.1.31
4.0
Nov 20 2023
4.0
Version: 20.3.1.31
Great App. Improving all the time under the Claris banner.
Tim27
Tim27
Jul 15 2022
19.5.2
0.0
Jul 15 2022
0.0
Version: 19.5.2
I think Claris/Filemaker really dropped the ball when they canceled Bento to just concentrate on Filemaker Pro. There are people who want the power of a database system with the simplicity of drag and drop. You already had the foundation built and you canceled the app. Now they have something called Claris Connect, which I can guarantee will be canceled because no one is going to switch over from Zapier to that. The direction of this company kind of baffles me.
nobody2011
nobody2011
May 28 2022
19.4.2
0.0
May 28 2022
0.0
Version: 19.4.2
I don't understand the pricing. Here on MU the cost is $540. Converted to german € = 502,85 w/o tax. FMP + tax (19%) calculates a price of 598,40€ (rounded). In the Claris store will be a download price from 685,44 €?
Localboy56
Localboy56
Nov 20 2023
20.3.1.31
4.0
Nov 20 2023
4.0
Version: 20.3.1.31
zlazkow
zlazkow
Dec 24 2020
1.0
Dec 24 2020
1.0
Version: null
time2poppop
time2poppop
Jun 26 2020
5.0
Jun 26 2020
5.0
Version: null
bbitg
bbitg
Sep 4 2018
4.0
Sep 4 2018
4.0
Version: null
Uli-Graser
Uli-Graser
Jan 7 2018
5.0
Jan 7 2018
5.0
Version: null
xcoxco
xcoxco
Dec 28 2017
4.0
Dec 28 2017
4.0
Version: null
Spank-Me-Baby
Spank-Me-Baby
Dec 14 2017
2.0
Dec 14 2017
2.0
Version: null
iamdavid
iamdavid
May 9 2017
3.0
May 9 2017
3.0
Version: null
filemaker-developer-com
Jan 26 2016
5.0
Version: null
Cerniuk
Cerniuk
Oct 6 2015
3.0
Oct 6 2015
3.0
Version: null
Icee
Icee
May 15 2015
4.5
May 15 2015
4.5
Version: null
M-Rick
M-Rick
May 13 2015
3.0
May 13 2015
3.0
Version: null
andread-gray
andread-gray
Dec 5 2014
3.5
Dec 5 2014
3.5
Version: null
Rappelkopp
Rappelkopp
Oct 23 2014
4.0
Oct 23 2014
4.0
Version: null
RunTime
RunTime
Dec 4 2013
3.5
Dec 4 2013
3.5
Version: null
Surfspirit
Surfspirit
Dec 4 2013
0.5
Dec 4 2013
0.5
Version: null
Christian-Bauer
Christian-Bauer
Dec 4 2013
5.0
Dec 4 2013
5.0
Version: null
Purps
Purps
Dec 4 2013
5.0
Dec 4 2013
5.0
Version: null
Pugwash
Pugwash
Nov 30 2013
2.5
Nov 30 2013
2.5
Version: null
Weston9
Weston9
Jul 8 2013
1.5
Jul 8 2013
1.5
Version: null
JasonE
JasonE
Apr 26 2013
2.5
Apr 26 2013
2.5
Version: null
bberwers
bberwers
Mar 24 2013
2.0
Mar 24 2013
2.0
Version: null
SimonM
SimonM
Oct 30 2012
3.0
Oct 30 2012
3.0
Version: null
Mr-W-
Mr-W-
Oct 28 2012
3.5
Oct 28 2012
3.5
Version: null
Jimmy-D
Jimmy-D
Apr 27 2012
3.0
Apr 27 2012
3.0
Version: null
Emrys0821
Emrys0821
Mar 2 2011
4.0
Mar 2 2011
4.0
Version: null
Sw-tester
Sw-tester
Feb 11 2011
1.0
Feb 11 2011
1.0
Version: null
Biberkopf
Biberkopf
Sep 16 2009
5.0
Sep 16 2009
5.0
Version: null
Aikousha
Aikousha
Oct 2 2006
4.0
Oct 2 2006
4.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Aug 11 2005
5.0
Aug 11 2005
5.0
Version: null
Chivalry
Chivalry
Jun 2 2004
4.5
Jun 2 2004
4.5
Version: null