Claris FileMaker development for US businesses.
The best FileMaker developers are not necessarily the closest ones. We work your hours, speak your language, and have been building production systems since 2018.
We hold Claris Business Alliance membership. Our rates reflect where we are based. Our work does not.
If it has a process and produces data, we can build a system around it.
FileMaker is a rapid application development platform owned by Claris, an Apple subsidiary. It lets us build custom database applications, mobile tools, and connected business systems faster than traditional development, without the enterprise price tag.
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
Most projects fail in the first two weeks.
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 FileMaker systems since 2018. Our clients have been with us for an average of eight years. We work with US businesses on the same terms as our local clients: fixed-price scoping, phased delivery, and ongoing support after go-live.
We are a registered member of the Claris FileMaker Business Alliance, the formal partner programme for professional FileMaker development companies.
From founder-led US businesses to enterprise operations.
We work with businesses across the United States, from single-location operations to multi-site enterprise groups. If your business runs on complex internal processes and data, and you need a system built precisely around how you work, we can help.
Questions about working with a US-accessible FileMaker partner.
Hours, location, rates and how remote development works.
Are you based in the US?
Our development team is based in Cape Town, South Africa. We have staff on call covering full US East Coast business hours and a Miami local number for US clients. Most engagements run entirely remotely, which is how we work with clients globally.
What hours are you available?
We have staff covering full US East Coast business hours. You will reach a real person during your working day. Projects are managed with regular scheduled check-ins and we are responsive throughout the US working day.
How much does FileMaker development cost?
Because BasicData is based in South Africa, our rates are significantly more competitive than equivalent US-based Claris partners, without compromise on quality or credentials. We provide a fixed-price quote after a scoping session. No surprises mid-project.
How long does a 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.
What is the Claris Business Alliance?
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 member since 2018.
Can you take over an existing FileMaker system?
Yes. We assess and take over existing 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.