Comments on: 7 Best FileMaker Alternatives and Similar Software

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:36:42 +0000

Totally agree. The original Filemaker 1985- IDK — maybe 2005 was great! Easy and simple. In expensive. I used it for many years to run my business (one person, just customer or student records). It is now not only too expensive but also way too complicated. I wish some of these Mac apps could remember the original idea of the Mac — keep it simple. I wish my old filmmaker database could run on current Mac software!

By: ex-apple employee

ex-apple employee — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 23:55:49 +0000

I’m so annoyed that FileMaker is so expensive for a single user home business owner. It’s like all of us are supposed to be rich just because we own a business or something. None of the replacements are anything like FileMaker at all.
I just went to using a spreadsheet on google. I hate it, but Im not reinventing the wheel with a database, spending hours and hours learning it and realizing that it isn’t the same thing as FMPro. Claris! Give us a version we can afford.

By: Gordon Kelley

Gordon Kelley — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 20:31:43 +0000

For really small firms with a database of maximum 60 to 70 records, all these things are way too expensive as the data input takes more time then it would be to use an old fashioned card file to track the data.
Any “modern”solutions for really small businesses?
I have used FM for years, but they are just too pricey for the basics I need.

By: Priti

Priti — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:43:29 +0000

Hello,

Looks good, Very informative. Thanks for sharing

By: Prayas Chakma

Prayas Chakma — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:48:26 +0000

In reply to ilona.

Hi Ilona, Thank you for your comment. Hope this thread can help you https://ask.libreoffice.org/en/question/59881/importing-filemaker-pro-10-database-into-base/

By: Kevin Desouza

Kevin Desouza — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:00:05 +0000

Filemaker Pro/advanced is now just Filemaker. The Pro and advanced monikers have been dropped. FYI. Do you research before writinng articles.

By: Michael Leahy

Michael Leahy — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:59:08 +0000

Tadabase ceased offering their free version in March 2020.

By: Bob Paulson

Bob Paulson — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 23:47:55 +0000

Is this a joke? None of these can replace and serious FileMaker Pro app. Anyone who thinks so, has never used FileMaker in any serious capacity. You should provide Use Cases instead of just discussing features. A feature is not a solution. Please, refrain yourself from polluting the web with these baseless and useless comparisons.

By: yvan

yvan — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:37:24 +0000

In reply to Kent Durvin.

Go to ebay.com : looking for filemaker : you ‘ll be surprised !

By: Kent Durvin

Kent Durvin — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:07:24 +0000

You can export data from FileMaker into Excel or tab-delimited files. You can then import that data into a table in any other software. The relational part would have to recreated, assuming the other software has those features.
The name was changed to FileMaker Pro in 1990. They are now on version 19!
The company name is Claris, but they have always been the software side of Apple. FileMaker runs on both MacOS and Windows, with file compatibility cross-platform.
I love FileMaker, but I can’t afford it.

By: Anderson.Adam

Anderson.Adam — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 22:14:03 +0000

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By: F.Stewart

F.Stewart — Thu, 28 May 2020 13:12:39 +0000

I used Filemaker for years at the University of London as a post-grad student records db (which I helped to set up). Only when the main registry for the students had a custom db built did the college stop using FM. From what I recall you could build pages with an easy to see design element, a bit like a diagramatic version of who is sitting where at the dinner/ conference table. Plus the addition of graphics (pictures). But none of the content management software I’ve seen on the web, for my personal research use, seems to have this element. I ‘ve downloaded Libre (on your list) & wonder if I’ve hit gold on thus issue, but pessimistically I expect not to. Any ideas?

By: Janet

Janet — Mon, 25 May 2020 09:27:32 +0000

Thank you for such an informative article.

I hope you can answer a question. Back in the day (~20 years ago?) I used and loved Claris FileMaker Pro. I wasn’t an expert user, but I was able to do what I wanted.

I’m wondering if Libre Office Base is similar to the original FMP, so that It wouldn’t be too much of a learning curve. I’ve always had a Mac so I’ve never used Access.

Thank you!

By: ilona

ilona — Mon, 18 May 2020 13:00:11 +0000

Can you export your Filemaker databases into Libre Office?