Path 1
Complete Migration
Replace the whole application in one planned program, then switch over.
- 1Audit
- 2Rebuild
- 3Data Migration
- 4Testing
- 5Launch
- FileMaker Retirement
FileMaker to web modernization
Modernization Has Overtaken FileMaker.
The speed, flexibility, and simplicity that once made FileMaker exceptional are no longer exclusive to it. Keep your data and business logic, and move to independent web software.
- Free 3-hour consultation
- Complete or phased migration
- Led by a 15+ year specialist
Who you will work with
Led by a FileMaker specialist with 15+ years of experience.
Nihad Suljic founded FM Solutions and leads every FileMaker migration review. We replaced our own FileMaker system with Satnica, so we know both sides of this decision first-hand.
- 15+
- Years of experience
- 8,000+
- Hours worked on Upwork
- 100%
- Upwork Job Success
- FileMaker development
- Web application migration
- Custom software
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Why businesses move
Why Teams Move Beyond FileMaker
FileMaker is still a capable platform, and well-built systems avoid many problems. These are the reasons we hear most often when a system outgrows it.
Web access without workarounds
Customers, partners, and staff on any device can use one browser-based application.
Your own architecture
You own the code and the database, and you are not tied to a single vendor’s platform and licensing.
Reporting and integrations
Standard web tooling for charts, APIs, and automation, with documented trade-offs for each.
Faster change with AI assistance
Developer-led, AI-assisted engineering shortens analysis and build work without removing review.
Two paths. One destination.
Two Ways to Move Beyond FileMaker. You Don't Have to Replace Everything Overnight.
Both strategies end with an independent modern web application and FileMaker retired. We do not promote permanent coexistence.
Path 2
Phased Migration
Replace module by module while operations continue, ending with retirement.
- 1Audit
- 2Prioritize Modules
- 3Migrate Workflows
- 4Synchronize and Validate
- 5Transition Remaining Modules
- FileMaker Retirement
100% FileMaker Independence
During a phased migration FileMaker can remain temporarily, but it is not the intended permanent architecture.
Free consulting
Start With 3 Hours of Free Consulting
Describe your system in a short form. We review it and reply by email with an honest view of which path fits, before any commitment to a project.
- Your current application architecture
- Complete vs. phased replacement
- Migration complexity and risks
- Recommended next steps
AI-assisted discovery
Start With an Analysis of Your Real System
We use AI to read the structure of your solution so the first conversation is about your actual tables, scripts, and layouts. Developers review every output and make every decision.
- An inventory of tables, relationships, layouts, and scripts
- Plain-language summaries of what scripts do
- Risk flags for complex or unclear logic
- Options for complete or phased migration
A completed replacement
We Replaced Our Own FileMaker System With Satnica
Real screens from the FileMaker system we built and the web application that replaced it. Drag the handle to compare.
Understanding the original business logic
We built the FileMaker system ourselves, so we knew the rules behind every screen before replacing it.
Redesigning workflows for the web
We rethought how each workflow should work in a browser instead of copying FileMaker layouts.
Preserving necessary operational processes
The processes the business depends on were identified first and carried over deliberately.
Plan your move
Explore the Details at Your Own Pace
Each topic has its own page, so you can go as deep as you need before you decide.
See the six-phase migration process
Audit to FileMaker retirement, with the deliverable, your part, and the risks of every phase.
Explore the processCalculate Your FileMaker Exit Costs.
Enter your own licensing, hosting, and migration figures and compare 3, 5, or 10 years.
Open the calculatorRead the research
Guides and sourced articles on limits, reporting, security, and migration strategy.
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FAQ
Questions FileMaker teams ask us
Feasibility, cost, and timeline depend on your system, so every answer points back to an initial audit.
Can my FileMaker application be completely replaced?
In many cases, yes. A complete replacement rebuilds the workflows, data model, and reports as an independent web application and then retires FileMaker. How feasible and how large the project is depends on your system size, integrations, and business rules, which we assess in an audit before proposing a plan.
Can I migrate without interrupting daily operations?
That is the main purpose of the phased approach: modules move one at a time while the rest of the system keeps running, and data is synchronized and validated between them. A complete replacement is usually built in parallel and switched over on an agreed date after testing. The cutover plan depends on your operations and is agreed in advance.
Will I lose my existing data?
Data migration is planned and validated as part of the project. We analyze your data structures, load records into the new database, and reconcile the results against the source before go-live. Your FileMaker data stays in place until you decide to retire it. Legacy data often contains inconsistencies, so some cleanup decisions may be needed along the way.
Can complex FileMaker scripts be migrated?
Scripts are not converted automatically. We analyze what each script does for the business, then re-implement the logic as application code, database rules, or background jobs, or retire it if it no longer serves a purpose. Complex scripts need more analysis and testing, which is reflected in the plan.
What happens to related records and business logic?
We translate the relationship graph into an explicit relational schema with defined keys and constraints, and document the business rules found in calculations, validations, and scripts. Those rules are implemented on the server, with tests for the critical ones. Portals typically become data tables with filtering, sorting, and pagination.
FileMaker Helped Build Your Business. It Doesn't Have to Define Its Future.
Discover how modern web technologies and AI-assisted development can help you replace legacy FileMaker applications with software built for the next stage of your business.
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Your FileMaker Exit Strategy Starts Here.
Get 3 hours of free consulting to explore how your business can move beyond FileMaker.
We will discuss
- Your current application architecture
- Operational challenges
- Migration complexity
- Complete vs. phased replacement
- Modernization opportunities
- Recommended next steps
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