Why FileMaker

With FileMaker we build your apps faster and more affordably than ever.

Integrating an off-the-shelf software product into existing workflows can be expensive and frustrating. FileMaker is a cost-effective development environment we use to build apps that are user-friendly, rich in features, and tailored from the ground up to YOUR workflows and needs.

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Enterprise

FileMaker is one of the most stable and secure platforms for exchanging information. We have proven this in numerous business-critical projects for well-known large Swiss corporations.

SME

FileMaker fits perfectly into the dynamic, ever-changing environment of small and mid-sized businesses. It is especially suited to continuous development: a software solution that grows with your company.

Non-profit

The development costs of a FileMaker solution are far below those of comparable technologies. Thanks to FileMaker, public institutions and non-profit organizations can afford software solutions to run their operations, too.

One platform, all devices
Built once, used everywhere.

A solution built in Claris FileMaker runs natively on Mac and Windows, on iPhone and iPad, and in every modern web browser. No separate project per platform, no double maintenance.

The same FileMaker solution on the desktop: fleet management with list and map
The same solution on the iPad with FileMaker Go
The same solution on the iPhone with FileMaker Go
One FileMaker Server, one data base - desktop, iPad, iPhone, and browser
Hosted in our Swiss data center - or on your own infrastructure
To hosting  →
AI in FileMaker
AI is now part of the platform.

Current FileMaker versions bring AI features directly into the platform: language models can be called from scripts, records can be searched semantically. We use these building blocks where they actually take work off your workflows.

Semantic search.

Find records by meaning instead of just by keyword - queries in plain language return the matching entries even when the wording differs.

AI script steps.

Language models are called directly from FileMaker automation: summarizing texts, classifying content, preparing data - as part of your existing workflows.

Public or local models.

FileMaker connects to public AI providers - or to a local language model that never lets your data leave. That is exactly why we operate the Innocube.

Studies paint a clear picture of the success of using FileMaker:

85%
Saved time and money
77%
More efficient processes for mobile workforces
67%
Increased employee satisfaction
Source: claris.com
The platform
Three reasons we build on FileMaker.
Enduring
25 million customers, an Apple subsidiary behind it

Claris FileMaker has evolved dramatically in recent years. Over 25 million customers, from private individuals and small businesses to 70% of Fortune 100 companies, use FileMaker to manage, analyze, and share information. Claris, the maker of FileMaker, is a subsidiary of Apple Inc. and has won more than 120 awards for its product. In its latest version, FileMaker is the only database software on the market that can create solutions running on Windows, Apple's macOS, iOS (iPhone, iPad), and in all common web browsers. This brings previously unimaginable flexibility in use, along with a decisive reduction in development costs for a multi-platform solution.

Secure
AES-256 on every device

The FileMaker platform allows AES 256-bit encryption of all communication. This applies not only to FileMaker-based desktop clients, but also to use via web browser or iPad and iPhone - meaning all communication runs in non-decodable form. AES-256 encryption standards are approved by the US government for state documents at the highest secrecy level and are used by intelligence services around the world. Also available is 256-bit encryption of documents stored as files on the server and embedded in the database. Naturally, security can be further increased at any time with a VPN connection.

Flexible
Adjustable at any time, without standstill

In many software development environments, programmers must create a so-called «compile» at the end of the programming process: the resulting code is fused with a kind of shell that turns the solution into a standalone program the end user can run on their computer or tablet. With FileMaker, this step is not needed. A solution is never «sealed». It can be further developed and adjusted at any time - smaller adjustments can even be made during operation. Enhancements are therefore extremely fast and affordable to implement.

Open for integrations.

One of FileMaker's most attractive properties is its flexibility. With a wide range of readily available plugins and integrations, simple connections to external SQL data, and integration with other common apps and web services via powerful APIs, you can connect your FileMaker-built application to almost any database or other software.

And where the platform's interface reaches its limits, it doesn't stop for us: How we extend FileMaker with web technology  →

A selection of connectable services: Salesforce, Slack, Google Drive, Mailchimp, Zendesk, Trello, Jira, Shopify, Dropbox, Asana, and more

Contact us for an initial consultation. We will prepare a project proposal and prototype for you, free of charge.

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