Product Comparison

Step 1: Choose your desktop software

There are two versions of FileMaker Pro to choose from: FileMaker Pro 8.5 or the more customizable FileMaker Pro 8.5 Advanced. View comparison chart.

Products SRP* Ideal for Key Features When To Use
FileMaker Pro 8.5 AUD$499 Anyone who creates or uses a database
  • Dynamically combine data from the web with the information in your database
  • Create PDF files or Excel spreadsheets in one click
  • Email information directly from your database
  • Provide access to parts of your solution via web
 Use as a stand alone product
FileMaker Pro 8.5 Advanced AUD$869 Individuals that frequently modify their databases OR administer their organization's databases

Get all the capabilities of FileMaker Pro PLUS:

  • Create customer menu items and tool tips
  • Debug and troubleshoot more efficiently
  • Create solutions to share with users who do not have FileMaker Pro
 Use as an alternative stand alone product to FileMaker Pro for advanced functionality.

Step 2: Decide if you need server software

If you want to share databases simultaneously with more than 5 users or have connectivity requirements, then you’ll want FileMaker Server software. View comparison chart.

Products SRP* Ideal for Key Features When To Use
FileMaker Server 8 AUD$1,749 Organizations that require more than 5 concurrent users of FileMaker Pro
  • Support up to 250 simultaneous users of FileMaker Pro
  • Increase security using external network authentication via Active Directory/Open Directory
  • Automate unattended, scheduled backups
  • Administer databases remotely or locally
 Use to network FileMaker Pro/Advanced desktop clients
FileMaker Server 8 Advanced AUD$4,389 Organizations that want their databases to have advanced web support or integrate with their legacy systems

Get all the capabilities of FileMaker Pro PLUS:

  • Support for 100 concurrent web-based clients.
  • Custom web publishing with XML and XSLT support
  • Access data via OBDC, JDBC and XML import drivers
 Use as an alternative to FileMaker Server to network desktop clients AND enable connectivity options

Step 3: Decide if you want handheld software

If you have a handheld, you can sync directly to your FileMaker Pro information. You’ll need one license of FileMaker Mobile 8 for each handheld user.

Products SRP* Ideal for Key Features When To Use
FileMaker Mobile 8 AUD$119 Mobile workers who want to extend their database to handheld devices
  • Compatible with PalmOS or PocketPC**
  • Synchronizes with FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server
 Use in addition to your FileMaker Pro desktop client to access data via your mobile device