FileMaker hosting services comparison:
fmcloud.fm
vs
FileMaker Cloud, FMPHost and others
Comparing hosting services is difficult, but selecting the best host is critical.
We gathered information to help you compare.
Choosing the right FileMaker cloud platform is critical to the availability and accessibility of your applications. This page compares the top-rated platforms – fmcloud.fm, FileMaker Cloud and FMPHost – to help you choose the one that’s right for you.
Our experts are of course available to answer any questions you may have
Overview
fmcloud.fm
fmcloud.fm is the next generation FileMaker cloud hosting service. It runs on Docker where competitors run on Virtual Machines
fmcloud.fm is ranked 5 stars on Trustpilot and was awarded by Claris as Best Innovation
FileMaker Cloud
FileMaker Cloud is the Claris hosting service. It’s difficult to compare with other services because it uses a different type of license. You can change your classic ‘on prem’ license for a FileMaker Cloud license but not the other way around. FileMaker Cloud relies on AWS infrastructure.
FMPHost
FMPHost is probably the most popular FileMaker hosting service, also using Virtual Machines on AWS infrastucture (Amazon)
Pricing Model Comparison
fmcloud.fm vs FileMaker Cloud vs FMPHost
The sticker price doesn’t always tell the whole story. To help you understand the difference in total cost between fmcloud.fm, FileMaker Cloud and FMPHost, let’s break down the standard subscription and look at the total cost for typical configurations.
fmcloud.fm
FileMaker Cloud
FMPHost
Server Configuration
Price/Performance optimization based on number of users on the license
Linear growth in price per user without optimization
Disk space and memory are statically defined, without price/performance optimization
Server Upgradability
Scalable according to the needs of the business
Downgrading not possible during the contract period
Scalable according to the needs of the business
Contract Commitment
No term commitment
Minimum commitment of one year
No term commitment
Service
24/7 support included
24/7 support included
for the first year only
24/7 support included
Actual Price
for typical configurations of fmcloud.fm, FileMaker Cloud and FMPHost
Do you sometimes feel lost among the different suppliers’ plans? Choose the right offer to avoid unexpected overhead or performance problems. Here are the real prices for typical configurations at fmcloud.fm, FileMaker Cloud and FMPHost.
But this is not even the full picture. Some providers, including FMPHost, display price tags for configurations that do not match the requirements for the current version of FileMaker. It is therefore common to have to upgrade for a more expensive configuration once the contract is signed and the users start working on the hosted app. Make sure to download the comparison sheets.
Monthly Pricing (starting at)
fmcloud.fm
FileMaker Cloud
FMPHost
5 users
$49
4GB RAM / 10GB SSD / 4-32 CPU
$215
(license included)
$49.95
4GB RAM / 20GB SSD
5 users including Web Direct
$59
8GB RAM / 30GB SSD / 4-32 CPU
$430
(license included)
$84.95
8GB RAM / 30GB SSD
10 users
$64
10GB RAM / 60GB SSD / 4-32 CPU
$860
(license included)
$94.95
8GB RAM / 50GB SSD
50 users
$179
20GB RAM / 200GB SSD / 4-32 CPU
$2,150
(license included)
$204.95
16GB RAM / 200GB SSD
*for a typical FileMaker configuration hosted in the USA.
Feature Comparison
for fmcloud.fm, FileMaker Cloud and FMPHost
FileMaker Server Features
fmcloud.fm
FileMaker Cloud
FMPHost
Plug-ins
✔
✘
✔
Data API
✔
✔
✔
ESS
✔
PARTIAL
✔
ODBC publishing
✔
✘
✔
OData
✔
✔
✔
CWP (php/XML)
✔
✘
✔
Other Features
fmcloud.fm
FileMaker Cloud
FMPHost
Host PHP website on the server
✔
✘
✘
Access to admin console
✔
✔
✔
Download backups
✔
✘
✔
Upload database or containers independently
✔
✘
✔
Backup storage excluded from plan
✔
✔
✔
Daily off-site backups
✔
✘
✔
Command line interface
PARTNERS
✘
✘
Support / Service
fmcloud.fm
FileMaker Cloud
FMPHost
Email/phone support included
✔
✘
✔
24/7 support
✔
FIRST YEAR
✔
FMS upgrades applied automatically
✔
✔
✔
Possibility to opt out from automatic updates
✔
✘
✔
Guaranteed uptime > 99.9%
✔
✔
✔
Proactive management
✔
✘
✔
Controlled maintenance time (no daily restart)
✔
✘
✔
Non US-owned data centers (CloudAct protection)
✔
✘
✘
GDPR compliant
✔
✔
✔
Contract / Commitment
fmcloud.fm
FileMaker Cloud
FMPHost
Free trial duration (days)
15 (ALL CONFIGS)
15 (need to call)
15 (BASIC CONFIG ONLY)
No credit card information
✔ (ALL CONFIGS)
✘
BASIC CONFIG ONLY
No term commitment
✔
✘
✔
Possibility to book a server for a short period
✔
✘
✔
Possibility to downgrade to a cheaper plan at any time
✔
✘
✔
FileMaker Licence
fmcloud.fm
FileMaker Cloud
FMPHost
BYOL (if you have a FileMaker license already)
✔
NEED TO CONVERT (NO WAY BACK)
✔
Provides license
✔
N/A
✔
Smart license selector
✔
✘
✘
Comparison sheets for various FileMaker hosting providers can be downloaded here (PDF)
Data is the one provided by hosting services on their web sites (link to the corresponding page in the PDF files). We would be happy to update if you notice an error.
Some providers do not share information on their website or share information that is so blurry that they cannot really be compared.
fmcloud.fm vs Claris FileMaker Cloud
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fmcloud.fm vs Productive Computing
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fmcloud.fm vs Ottomatic
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fmcloud.fm vs 360Works
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fmcloud.fm vs Oditech
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fmcloud.fm vs Lesterius
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fmcloud.fm vs ClickWorks
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