FileMaker

FileMaker
Developer(s)Claris International Inc.
Initial releaseApril 1985; 39 years ago (1985-04)
Stable release
21.0.1.53 ('FileMaker 2024') / June 2024; 5 months ago (2024-06)
Operating system
TypeDatabase management system
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.claris.com/filemaker/

FileMaker is a cross-platform relational database application developed by Claris International, a subsidiary of Apple Inc. It integrates a database engine with a graphical user interface (GUI) and security features, allowing users to visually modify a database. Versions for desktops, servers, iOS, and web-delivery have been released.

The desktop app is based on a DOS application originally named FileMaker, which was then developed primarily for the Apple Macintosh and released in April 1985. It was rebranded as FileMaker Pro in 1990. Since 1992 it has been available for Microsoft Windows and for the classic Mac OS and macOS, and has cross-platform capabilities.

FileMaker Go, the mobile app, was released for iOS devices in July 2010.

FileMaker Server allows centralized hosting of apps which can be used on both the desktop and mobile apps. A cloud variant, named FileMaker Cloud, is hosted by Claris.