Neptune Digital
Official Claris Partner

FileMaker Licences UK

Independent advice on buying, renewing and right-sizing your Claris FileMaker licences - so you pay for what you actually need, stay compliant, and avoid renewal surprises.

Trusted by clients from global brands to local charities

FileMaker licensing, explained simply.

Claris FileMaker is licensed as an annual, per-user subscription. Here are the models we help clients choose between.

Annual Site Licence (per user)

Claris FileMaker is licensed primarily as an annual subscription priced per user. It bundles FileMaker Pro, Go, WebDirect access and FileMaker Server, with a minimum user commitment. Best for most teams standardising on the platform.

Volume & Enterprise Agreements

Larger organisations can move to volume or enterprise licensing for better per-user economics and simpler administration across many users. We help you forecast user counts and model the right tier.

Renewals & True-ups

Annual licences renew each year and can be trued-up as your user count grows. We help you avoid lapses, surprise increases and over-buying seats you don't use.

Claris pricing changes over time and varies by user count and term. For an accurate, current quote tailored to your team, book a short call.

How we help with FileMaker licensing.

Licence right-sizing

We assess how many users you genuinely need and which licence model fits, so you don't over-buy seats or get caught short at renewal.

Cost forecasting

Clear, honest forecasting of your Claris licensing costs alongside hosting and support, so the total cost of ownership has no surprises.

Claris Partner buying

As an official Claris Partner we can advise on and arrange licensing through the correct channels, keeping you compliant and up to date.

Licence + hosting bundles

Pair licensing advice with managed UK FileMaker hosting from £95/month so your server, backups and seats are handled together.

UK FileMaker licences

Claris FileMaker licensing, without the guesswork

Neptune Digital helps UK organisations buy, renew and right-size their Claris FileMaker licences. As an official Claris Partner we give you impartial advice on the annual per-user subscription model, volume and enterprise agreements, and renewals - so you only pay for the seats you actually use and never get caught out at renewal.

Licensing is only one part of the picture. A licence gives you the right to use FileMaker; you still need somewhere to run it. That is why we pair licensing advice with secure, managed UK FileMaker hosting from £95/month, and with ongoing FileMaker support when you need it.

If you are still deciding whether to invest, our consultants can help - FileMaker consultancy and a FileMaker health check are a good starting point. For wider context, read is FileMaker still worth using in 2026 and our UK FileMaker cost guide.

What clients say.

  • Extremely satisfied. The team are extremely responsive, flexible, fast and precise in all areas. 10/10, would recommend.

    William HillCEO, Bascule Insurance Services

  • Their understanding of FileMaker is second to none. They will go above and beyond to deliver.

    Mark HoldenManaging Director

  • Neptune are the perfect partner for us. They take all our ideas on board and iterate quickly.

    Craig CameronHead of R&D

  • The process is hugely collaborative, and the quality is second to none.

    Adam EatonPrincipal Engineer

  • An excellent, professional and knowledgeable service that offers exceptional value to any project.

    Darren WilliamsProduct Owner, Solotech

  • They did a fantastic job bringing our ideas and plans to life. Great to work with and super responsive.

    Lynsey HamiltonAthlete, TeamGB

Questions? Answers.

Not sure what you need? We'll work out the right licences with you.

  • Claris FileMaker is licensed primarily as an annual, per-user subscription (the Claris FileMaker site licence). A single subscription typically covers FileMaker Pro on Mac and Windows, FileMaker Go on iPhone and iPad, WebDirect browser access and FileMaker Server, subject to a minimum number of users. Pricing reduces per user as volume increases.

  • Pricing is per user per year and depends on your total user count and term, with larger volumes attracting lower per-user rates. Because Claris pricing changes and varies by tier, we recommend a short call so we can give you an accurate, current figure for your specific user count rather than an out-of-date number.

  • Both routes exist. Buying through an official Claris Partner like Neptune Digital means you get advice on the right model, help right-sizing your user count, and a single point of contact for licensing, hosting and support together.

  • A licence is your right to use the Claris FileMaker software. Hosting is where your FileMaker Server actually runs. You need a licence to use FileMaker; hosting is the managed infrastructure your files live on. We offer managed UK FileMaker hosting from £95/month and can advise on both together.

  • Yes. We help clients avoid lapsed licences, plan renewals, and true-up user counts as teams grow - while making sure you are not paying for seats you no longer use.

  • Not necessarily. Some clients come to us purely for licensing and hosting advice. Others combine it with FileMaker development, support or a health check. We are happy to help with licensing alone.