What FILEMAKER DEVELOPER UK LTD does

Filemaker Developer (UK) Ltd is a Cambridge (Soham)-based, UK private limited company founded in 2022 that operates as a sole-practitioner or micro-team professional services consultancy. The firm designs, builds, and supports custom Claris FileMaker database applications and provides custom web application development services for UK-based small and medium-sized businesses. Service offerings span the full FileMaker lifecycle — bespoke relational database design, script automation, mobile solutions via FileMaker Go, system upgrades and modernisation, integrations with mainstream SaaS platforms (QuickBooks, Xero, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Stripe) via REST APIs, automation and workflow optimisation, hosting and deployment (FileMaker Server), data migration, training, and ongoing support — plus two newer service lines: FileMaker-to-Web migration (converting legacy FileMaker systems into browser-based web applications with no per-user licensing fees) and greenfield custom web application development.

The underlying technology stack is built on the Claris FileMaker platform (FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go, FileMaker Server) for legacy work, supplemented by modern web technologies for the FileMaker-to-Web migration and custom web app service lines. Integration capability is delivered through REST API connectivity to third-party SaaS products. No proprietary software product, API platform, or AI/ML capability is disclosed — the firm sells bespoke development and consulting hours rather than packaged software.

Commercially, the firm runs a project-based professional services model with quote-driven pricing and a free initial consultation, supplemented by recurring support and maintenance contracts. Go-to-market is entirely direct: a single website with contact form, a phone number (07934 704973), and a personal email address ([email protected]) owned by the founder/sole operator, "Will." Customer acquisition channels are minimal — no paid marketing, no partner or reseller network, and no public case studies — implying word-of-mouth and organic search as the primary funnels. The customer base is UK SMBs across industries, with three use-case sub-segments: businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets, organisations with existing FileMaker systems seeking modernisation, and companies seeking to migrate from FileMaker to eliminate per-seat licensing costs.

Name

FILEMAKER DEVELOPER UK LTD

Legal name

Filemaker Developer (UK) Ltd

Website

https://filemakerdeveloperuk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Filemaker Developer (UK) Ltd is a Cambridge-based sole-practitioner consultancy that designs, builds, and supports custom Claris FileMaker database applications, FileMaker-to-Web migrations, and bespoke web apps for UK small and medium-sized businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Database Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Process & Case Management Low-Code Platforms (HDAEAKAE)

Keywords

• Custom FileMaker development
• Database application development
• Workflow automation services
• FileMaker to web migration
• Custom web application development

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge (Soham)

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Custom Development Services: Project-based custom FileMaker development and web application building services. One-time project fees based on scope, requirements analysis, and complexity.
2. Consulting & Planning: Strategic guidance for businesses planning new systems or improving existing ones, including requirements analysis and workflow mapping.
3. Support & Maintenance: Ongoing support, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance services. May include routine maintenance and ongoing support plans.
4. Training Services: One-to-one and group training sessions, custom documentation, and video walkthroughs to help teams use and maintain systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Filemaker Developer UK Ltd designs, builds, and supports custom Claris FileMaker database applications and workflow automation solutions for UK small and medium-sized businesses. It also migrates existing FileMaker databases into modern web applications and builds custom web apps from scratch, with related consulting, training, hosting, and support services.

Product overview

FileMaker Developer UK Ltd operates as a professional services firm offering two primary service lines: Custom FileMaker Development (a core platform-plus-services offering that includes development, upgrades, integrations, automation, support, data migration, training, hosting, and consulting) and Web Application Development (covering FileMaker to Web migration services and custom web application development from scratch). The FileMaker to Web service specifically converts existing FileMaker databases into modern web applications, while the Custom Web Apps service builds new web applications for clients without existing databases. All services are delivered as consulting engagements rather than packaged software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom FileMaker Development Bespoke Claris FileMaker application development tailored to client workflows, data structures, and operational goals, including relational database design, custom UI/UX layout design, script automation, reporting and dashboards, and mobile solutions via FileMaker Go. Intended for UK small and medium-sized businesses needing CRMs, inventory systems, resource schedulers, workflow managers, or other custom business applications.
• FileMaker to Web Migration Migration service that converts existing FileMaker databases—including data, logic, and workflows—into modern web applications accessible from any browser on any device, with no per-user licensing fees. Built around the client's exact processes and designed to eliminate FileMaker licensing and vendor dependency.
• Custom Web Application Development Design and build of custom web applications from scratch for businesses without an existing database, replacing spreadsheets and generic software with tailored solutions for processes such as CRM, inventory, booking systems, internal operations tools, and reporting dashboards.
• System Upgrades & Modernisation Upgrade service for older FileMaker systems covering version upgrades, UI/UX redesign, file consolidation, architecture cleanup, and performance optimisation to deliver faster performance, modern layouts, and better stability.
• Automation & Workflow Optimisation Automation of repetitive tasks and workflows using FileMaker scripting, including automated emails, reporting schedules, notifications and reminders, task automation workflows, and data validation processes.
• Integrations Connection services linking FileMaker to external applications, REST APIs, cloud services, and accounting tools such as QuickBooks, Xero, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, CRM and ERP systems, e-commerce platforms, and web forms and portals, to enable seamless data flow and reduce manual entry.
• Support & Troubleshooting Ongoing support and troubleshooting services for organisations without in-house FileMaker expertise, including debugging, performance tuning, script and layout fixes, routine maintenance, and ongoing support plans.
• Data Migration Data transfer services from Excel, CSV, SQL databases, or older FileMaker files into structured FileMaker solutions, including data cleanup and normalisation, structure mapping, and verification.
• Training Training services to help client teams use and maintain their FileMaker solutions, including one-to-one sessions, group training, custom documentation, and video walkthroughs.
• Hosting & Deployment FileMaker Server setup and deployment services including cloud or on-premise hosting, backup configuration, security and access control, and monitoring and maintenance.
• Consulting & Planning Strategic consulting for businesses planning new systems or improving existing ones, including requirements analysis, workflow mapping, prototyping, technical documentation, and system planning.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FileMaker (Claris)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technology platform partner. Business is built around FileMaker (Claris) development, including custom application development, system upgrades, integrations, and hosting/deployment on FileMaker Server.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CoreSolutions Software: FileMaker development and consulting firm providing custom application development, migrations, and support. Comparable in scope to FileMaker ecosystem development services.
• Productive Computing: FileMaker plugin developer and consultancy offering custom development, integrations, and tools. Comparable as a FileMaker-ecosystem specialist serving SMB clients.
• DB Services: FileMaker development and consulting firm providing custom app development, integrations, and hosting. Directly comparable service portfolio and target customer profile (SMBs needing custom database solutions).
• Skeleton Key: FileMaker consulting and development firm offering custom solutions, web integration, and Claris platform expertise. Comparable boutique consultancy model with similar service lines.
• Geist Interactive: US-based FileMaker-specialized consultancy offering custom development, integrations, and modernization. Closest direct comparable as a boutique FileMaker-focused development firm serving SMBs with custom solutions.
• 360Works: FileMaker plugin and solutions provider offering development tools, hosting, and consulting. Comparable FileMaker-ecosystem specialist with overlapping service offerings.

Regional players

• Linear Blue: UK-based FileMaker development firm offering custom solutions and support. Comparable regional FileMaker specialist directly addressing the same UK SMB market.

Emerging players

• Glide: No-code platform for building custom business apps from spreadsheets. Competes for the SMB 'custom app without developer' segment that drives the subject company's new build pipeline.
• Airtable: Low-code platform enabling SMBs to build custom apps without developers. Represents an emerging substitute for custom FileMaker development services on the 'replace spreadsheets' use case.

Broad incumbents

• Claris (FileMaker): Apple subsidiary and vendor of FileMaker platform. Not a direct competitor but the platform dependency foundation of the subject company's business, and also offers its own partner/integrator network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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