FileMaker Pro 10 Reviews

FileMaker Pro can organize any data in your home or work life: mailinglists, DVD collections, expense reports, personal budgets, and more.Since it scales up to business users, home users can be challenged byits slightly obtuse-although improved ...

Powerful sorting and relational features come from simple databases. Open-ended tool is practically limitless. Good tutorials and templates to get started. Can dynamically render Web pages within FileMaker Pro. Universal binary

Doesn't dynamically work with Address Book or iCal. Undo system sometimes gives multiple steps back, but often doesn't. Bento import doesn't retain those layouts or features

FileMaker Pro wields so much power that developers make careers out of custom-building databases. But even home users can access the majority of these features to organize and manage any data.

FileMaker has long been known for software that seems to do the impossiblemarry relational-database power with impressive ease of use. The $299 (direct) FileMaker Pro 10 solidifies that reputation. A dramatically improved interface with toolbars, ...

Vastly improved UI speeds development, especially for newcomers. Higher-end versions powerful, well suited for Web development

Lacks some features needed for building complex, corporate database applications

Whether you're prototyping or engaged in a full-blown database development project, FileMaker Pro 10 gives small businesses the right set of tools for many applications.

FileMaker's ease of use and powerful features are an unbeatable combination for home-office and small-business users.

Intuitive interface ; Integrated send mail capability

No built-in charts or graphs ; High upgrade price

Overall, FileMaker Pro 10 is an evolutionary upgrade to an already-great database tool that mostly focuses on usability improvements. But once you try it, you won't want to go back