FileMaker Pro Review

PROS: FileMaker is robust and thorough platform that offers great set of tools and features. It allows us to create lot of things and we can deploy in OS X, Windows, iOS or to a web browser. It offers great integrations with other systems and it is very customizable. I’m using it for 18 years and I really enjoy working within this platform.

CONS: In my opinion the security model needs some improvements because it takes some time in setting it up and there is no option to copy from one file to another.

PROS: What I like most about FileMaker is its speed, this is fast app development platform that allows to create working software for my clients, the whole process of developing takes hours or few days. The other thing that I like about this tool is its constant improvment. The FileMaker’s team constantly improves product’s performance, security, integration, design and automation enhancements.

CONS: I get only 90% of this product support and I need 100% support for complex requirements so I can turn to third party products.

PROS: I like this product’s interface because it allows me to create simple database systems and it allows me to implement enterprise standard features. Also, its sharing functionality is one of the best, we can access solutions through web browsers and other device. The price is great and it is affordable solution.

CONS: It lacks app for Android and Windows phone, other than that the tool works perfectly.

PROS: I use FileMaker on a daily basis, I’m graphic designer for an advertising company and this product makes my work day simple and fun. It is great solution to work in groups and to built campaigns quickly and easily. We are able to view and submit jobs and to keep everything under control.

CONS: Sometimes when loading can be glitchy but it works perfectly.

PROS: I like how I can develop database by using only one tool. It allows me to create, design and share whether on browser or iPad. It helps me to simplify the whole process with databases for my clients and to make the database easy accessible to them.

CONS: It is not a dislike but something that I cannot easily adopt with, the team behind this software releases improvements, updates and features constantly but my clients are not always ready to upgrade the system so I have to switch back and forht between versions.

PROS: FileMaker is great tool for developing even basic apps and to implement them into your business, you can even implement apps that would help you to grow your business and expand all your information. It provides annual liscense for small companies and that’s why we started using it.

CONS: As Filemaker grows it loses the ability for peer to peer serving so we have to hire someone to host. On the other side, this product works perfectly.

PROS: I found FileMaker as great tool for exploring data that is stuck into spreadsheets. It is simple to learn and it allows you to make changes like renaming fileds, removing fileds, edit forms and other things without using codes. I like that I can easily go from Excel to fully interactive app.

CONS: To speak the truth, this is not the best choice for every use-case because this product works perfectly for small teams instead for 1000’s of users.

PROS: I like FileMaker’s adaptability and this means that this tool is not made for only one type of business. It streamlines the processes and it provides efficiencies to your workflow. I found this tool extremely flexible solution for my daily tasks.

CONS: If you are not familiar with this kind of software you might find this product bit complex.