Database Management Doesn't Have to be a Pain
May 03, 2021

Database Management Doesn't Have to be a Pain

Kelly Turner | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with FileMaker Pro

Our company has used FileMaker Pro for many years. Our primary client-tracking solution is a FileMaker Pro database, and it is used by every employee at our company on a daily basis. Because of this, FileMaker Pro has become mission critical for us. Its accessibility makes us more agile as a company as our workflows and processes evolve over time.
  • Intuitive, user-friendly database management
  • Powerful scripting features
  • Easy to create attractive layouts from templates
  • I'd like to see more granular control of user access, such as the ability to allow certain users to modify a field while others are only allowed to view it, etc.
  • Intuitive to manage
  • Numerous plugins available from third parties to enhance functionality
  • It's been around for many years...a mature product
  • We are a more agile company because of FileMaker. A few of us who are tech-savvy enough to manage the database (but are not professional developers) can make needed adjustments to our database without having to employ an in-house developer or contract with a 3rd party. As our business processes evolve and change, it's easy to update the database to accommodate those changes.

Do you think Claris FileMaker delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Claris FileMaker's feature set?

Yes

Did Claris FileMaker live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Claris FileMaker go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Claris FileMaker again?

Yes

I think FileMaker [Pro] is a great solution for a small business wanting to take the next step from managing data with Excel spreadsheets to actually using a database. It is very intuitive to use and manage. A tech-savvy user can learn to use FileMaker [Pro] very easily without advanced skills as a developer.