FileMaker Developer Programs
Membership Comparison
The FileMaker Technical Network (FileMaker TechNet) is for individuals looking for technical resources from FileMaker. The FileMaker Business Alliance (FBA) is for organizations seeking sales and marketing support from FileMaker. They are completely separate programs with different sets of benefits. FBA members are highly encouraged to have at least one member of their company in the FileMaker TechNet.
| Benefits | FileMaker TechNet | FBA |
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| Technical Resources | ||
| Members only web site with technical briefs, white papers and how-to articles | ![]() |
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| E-Newsletters | ![]() |
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| Community | ||
| Tech Talk online discussion forum | ![]() |
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| Software | ||
| FileMaker Server Advanced Developer License | ![]() |
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| FileMaker Applications (Work Requests, Donations, Meetings, Tasks & Recruiter) | ![]() |
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| Database graphics and templates | ![]() |
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| Pre-release software | ![]() |
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| Educational Software Grant* | ![]() |
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| Marketing Support | ||
| Listing on FileMaker web site (Example) | ![]() |
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| Listing in resource guide (PDF) | ![]() |
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| Opportunities to participate in events, web seminars, case studies and speaking engagements | ![]() |
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| Member logo | ![]() |
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| Sales Support | ||
| Sales Kit – presentations,datasheets, reviewers guides, FileMaker logos | ![]() |
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| Biz Talk online discussion forum | ![]() |
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| Invitations to special meetings with the FileMaker sales team | ![]() |
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| Product Discounts** | ||
| Preferred VAR pricing | ![]() |
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| 50% off FileMaker products for internal use | ![]() |
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| Eligibility for Solution Bundle Agreement Program | ![]() |
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| Annual Membership Fee | $135.45 ex GST/individual | $680.91 ex GST/company |
| Join NowTechNet | Apply NowFBA Program |
* Applies only to members that qualify as trainers in the FBA program
** Certain restrictions apply
