Claris FileMaker Annual Site Corporate – Custom Databases, App Building, Site License

What is included in Claris FileMaker Annual Site Corporate?

FileMaker Pro – Build custom apps on Windows and Mac.
FileMaker Server – Host and back up shared databases centrally.
FileMaker Go – Run your apps on iPhone and iPad.
FileMaker WebDirect – Open apps in a browser without installing.
Commercial Use – Corporate tier allows revenue-generating business deployment.
Core Capacity – Covers a whole organization from 25 users.

What are the main benefits of Claris FileMaker Annual Site Corporate?

Claris FileMaker is a low-code platform for building custom database apps that run on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and the web. The Annual Site Corporate license covers an entire commercial organization under one agreement instead of counting individual seats.

One License – Cover every employee under a single agreement.
Cross-Platform Apps – One app runs on desktop, mobile, web.
Central Hosting – FileMaker Server shares and protects your data.
Built-In AI – Connect Gemini and other models inside apps.
No-Code Speed – Build internal tools without a developer team.
Commercial Rights – Run apps for paid, revenue-generating work.

What does Claris FileMaker Annual Site Corporate do?

It is an organization-wide license for the FileMaker low-code platform, which lets teams build custom database apps without traditional programming. The Corporate tier is the commercial edition, so a business can deploy those apps for revenue-generating work. One agreement covers the whole company, with FileMaker site licensing starting at a 25-user minimum. The same app then runs on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and any browser through FileMaker WebDirect, which suits in-house tools like inventory, CRM, or scheduling shared across departments.

Who should choose the site license instead of per-user licensing?

Choose the Annual Site Corporate license when most or all employees in a commercial organization need FileMaker access. The site license starts at a 25-user minimum, so it usually costs less than counting seats once roughly half your staff use the platform and you have 15 or more people. Per-user FileMaker licensing instead starts at 5 users and scales in increments of 1, which fits smaller or partial rollouts. If only a handful of people build or use the apps, per-user licensing is the leaner option, so count your actual FileMaker users before deciding.

Does the Corporate license allow commercial and revenue-generating use?

Yes, the Corporate tier is the commercial edition and permits revenue-generating business use. This is the key difference from the Education and Non-Profit tiers, which are cheaper but cannot be used for commercial purposes and require eligibility proof such as 501(c)(3) or accredited-institution status. If your organization earns revenue, you must use the Corporate or government tier rather than the discounted Non-Profit/Education version. Choosing the wrong tier can lead Claris to cancel the order, so confirm the commercial-use distinction before you buy.

Which platforms and devices can run FileMaker apps?

FileMaker apps run natively on Windows and Mac through FileMaker Pro, and on iPhone and iPad through the free FileMaker Go app. Android has no native FileMaker app, so Android users open apps in a browser through FileMaker WebDirect instead. This is a common buyer assumption worth checking, because a mobile-first Android workflow depends entirely on the browser experience. FileMaker Server, which hosts the shared apps, runs on Windows Server, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux, so the platform is broad while native mobile stays iOS-only.

What is new in the FileMaker 2026 platform?

FileMaker 2026 (version 26) was released on 10 June 2026, with the version number jumping from 22 to 26 to match the release year. It adds Google Gemini support alongside existing AI options, plus field and table annotations that give AI models more context about your data. The release also introduces two add-ons for business continuity and disaster recovery, and the Web Publishing Engine now recovers automatically after a crash. On compatibility, it adds full support for macOS 26 and Windows Server 2025. Because the site license covers the full platform, these clients and server features come together rather than sold separately.

Frequently asked questions about Claris FileMaker Annual Site Corporate

Does FileMaker Server run on Linux?

Yes. FileMaker Server runs on Ubuntu Linux as well as Windows Server and macOS. The FileMaker Pro design client itself, however, is available only for Windows and Mac, so Linux is supported for hosting, not for building apps.

Does the license include built-in backup and disaster recovery?

Yes. FileMaker Server can run scheduled backups of hosted databases, and FileMaker 2026 added dedicated business-continuity and disaster-recovery add-ons. These protect the apps and data you host on the server, which is separate from any general file backup you run for the rest of your systems.

Can FileMaker apps connect to other databases?

Yes. FileMaker can read and write external SQL sources such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL through ODBC/JDBC. This lets a custom FileMaker front end work directly with data that already lives in an existing company database.