--- title: "Claris FileMaker Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about Claris FileMaker pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/162784/FileMaker/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # Claris FileMaker Pricing - Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 from [208 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/162784/FileMaker/reviews/) - Starting at $16.5 per month - Free trial: Available - Free version: Not available - Credit card required: No --- ## How much does Claris FileMaker cost? Claris FileMaker has **3 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $16.50 per user per month**. ### On-Premise - Price: $16.50 - Billing: Per User, Per Month #### On-Premise plan includes: - 3 On-Premise Servers - 2 GB Outbound Data API Usage - 5-99 Users - Clients - Compute Facility Varies With Number of Users - Monitoring - Security - Support ### Cloud Essentials - Price: $21.00 - Billing: Per User, Per Month #### Cloud Essentials plan includes: - 2 GB Outbound Data API Usage - 2 GB Storage/User/Year - 5-10 Users - Clients - Compute: 2 CPU/8gb - Hosting Limit: 3 Apps - Monitoring - Security - Support ### Cloud Standard - Price: $43.00 - Billing: Per User, Per Month #### Cloud Standard plan includes: - 125 App Hosting Limit - 2 GB Outbound Data API Usage - 5-99 Users - 6 GB Storage/User/Year - Clients - Compute Facility Varies With Number of Users - Monitoring - Security - Support --- ## Is Claris FileMaker worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 AI summary based on 25 value-for-money rating reviews: Some users report that Claris FileMaker offers good value for money, especially when considering its extensive features and customization options. They say it is competitively priced compared to other systems and appreciate its affordability for small to mid-sized teams. However, some reviewers feel that the pricing structure can be a barrier for small businesses, with costs escalating when additional support or features are needed. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.1 - Customer service: 3.9 - Features: 4.3 - Ease of deployment: 3.8 - Likelihood to recommend: 68% Based on 208 total Claris FileMaker reviews. --- ## How does Claris FileMaker compare to other alternatives? Claris FileMaker's $16.50 per user per month starting price is toward the lower end compared to its best alternatives; alternatives start between $9 and $35. Claris FileMaker pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Claris FileMaker — 4.3 out of 5 ([208 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/162784/FileMaker/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $16.50 /user/mo | Not available | Available | 4.0 | | [monday.com AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) — 4.6 out of 5 ([6,118 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/)) | 5 plans | $9.00 /user/mo | Available | Available | 4.3 | | [Airtable](https://www.capterra.com/p/146652/Airtable/) — 4.6 out of 5 ([2,244 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/146652/Airtable/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $20.00 /user/mo | Available | Available | 4.5 | | [Quickbase](https://www.capterra.com/p/157262/QuickBase/) — 4.4 out of 5 ([333 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/157262/QuickBase/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $35.00 /user/mo | Not available | Available | 4.1 | | [kintone](https://www.capterra.com/p/143607/kintone/) — 4.7 out of 5 ([153 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/143607/kintone/reviews/)) | 1 plan | $24.00 /user/mo | Not available | Available | 4.6 | --- ## What reviewers say about Claris FileMaker's pricing ### What they like - **Claris FileMaker offers good value for money** Especially when considering its extensive features and customization options. They say it is competitively priced compared to other systems and appreciate its affordability for small to mid-sized teams. - **It is cost-effective for creating tailored solutions and that the pricing is reasonable given its capabilities** Some users also mention that it provides a solid database at an affordable price, making it a worthwhile investment for improving workflow efficiency. ### What holds them back - **The pricing structure can be a barrier for small businesses** With costs escalating when additional support or features are needed. They find the add-ons and integrations to be pricey and express concerns about the high costs associated with licensing and hosting. - **Recent changes in pricing have made it more challenging to budget** And they find the cloud version to be costly and not always suitable for their needs. Overall, they think that while Claris FileMaker offers good functionality, the expense can be prohibitive for smaller companies. ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "The value is there if you’re using it to its full potential, but it’s definitely an investment." Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Role: Office Manager * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "I have successfully created custom apps such as scheduling, billing, quoting and testing. " Reviewer: Phil B. Role: Research Officer * * * 2 out of 5 stars > "They quoted for a service two years ago that we paid for and since stopped using. " Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Role: CEO [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/162784/FileMaker/reviews/)