Claris FileMaker development built for South Africa.
Claris FileMaker is the professional rapid application development platform owned by Apple. We build custom Claris applications for operations-heavy businesses that need software shaped around their processes, not the other way around.
BasicData is a Cape Town-based Claris FileMaker Business Alliance partner. We have been building production Claris systems for South African businesses since 2018.
If it has a process and produces data, we can build a system around it.
The Claris platform lets us build custom database applications, mobile tools, and integrated business systems faster than traditional software development, without the enterprise price tag. It is the platform of choice for operations-heavy businesses that need systems that fit them precisely.
Operations management systems
Inventory and warehouse management
Crew and contractor management
Procurement and sourcing platforms
Job costing and project tracking
Client and case management
Custom reporting and dashboards
FileMaker Go mobile applications
System modernisation & takeovers
The Claris platform is only as good as the team building on it.
FileMaker development looks simple from the outside. Most projects fail not in the build, but in the scoping, the data architecture, and the decisions made in the first two weeks. A poorly designed system is expensive to fix later.
BasicData has been building production Claris FileMaker systems since 2018. Our clients have been with us for an average of eight years. The systems we build do not get replaced. They get extended.
We are a registered member of the Claris FileMaker Business Alliance, the formal partner programme for professional FileMaker development companies.
From founder-led businesses to enterprise groups.
We work with businesses across South Africa and internationally, from single-location operations to multi-brand enterprise groups. Our clients range from founder-led businesses moving off spreadsheets for the first time, to large retail groups managing complex sourcing operations across multiple brands and suppliers.
Questions about the Claris platform.
What Claris FileMaker is, what it costs, and how we work.
What is Claris FileMaker?
Claris FileMaker is a professional rapid application development platform owned by Apple through its subsidiary Claris International. It is used to build custom database applications, mobile tools, and connected business systems. FileMaker is the name of the flagship product in the Claris platform.
What is a Claris Business Alliance partner?
The Claris FileMaker Business Alliance is the formal partner programme for professional FileMaker development companies. Membership requires demonstrating technical capability and maintaining active development standards. BasicData has been a Business Alliance member since 2018.
How much does Claris FileMaker development cost?
Project cost depends on scope. Straightforward systems typically start from R150,000 to R250,000. More complex, multi-module platforms run significantly higher. We provide a fixed-price quote after a scoping session, no surprises mid-project.
How long does a Claris FileMaker project take?
A focused first module typically takes six to twelve weeks from scoping to go-live. We build in phases so you are using a working system early, not waiting months for a big reveal.
Can you take over an existing FileMaker system?
Yes. We assess and take over existing Claris FileMaker systems regularly, whether they were built in-house or by another developer. We will give you an honest assessment of what you have before committing to anything.
Tell us what you're trying to solve.
We'll give you an honest answer, including if we think a different tool would serve you better.