# Claris an Apple company

> Claris, an Apple subsidiary, makes FileMaker for building custom business applications and Claris Connect for linking systems and automating workflows. Its platform combines data, business logic, interfaces, and deployment for organizations whose work does not fit neatly into packaged software.

- **Founded:** 1987
- **Headquarters:** Cupertino, United States
- **Founders:** Bill Campbell (Founding president and CEO)
- **Products:** Claris FileMaker, Claris Connect, FileMaker Cloud, FileMaker Server, FileMaker Go
- **Notable:** Reported 80+ consecutive profitable quarters in August 2019., Reported more than 50,000 customers in August 2019., Maintains custom app delivery across Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and web browsers.

## Products & services

- **Claris FileMaker** — Low-code environment combining a database, business logic, and interfaces for custom business applications; FileMaker 2026 is the current annual release.
- **Claris Connect** — Cloud integration and workflow automation service, developed following the acquisition of Stamplay and made broadly available in 2020.
- **FileMaker Cloud** — Managed hosting for FileMaker applications on AWS infrastructure.
- **FileMaker Server** — Software for hosting FileMaker applications on infrastructure controlled by the customer.
- **FileMaker Go** — Client for accessing custom FileMaker applications on iPhone and iPad.
- **Claris Studio** — Browser-based data and app tools scheduled for discontinuation on March 15, 2027.

## Achievements

- Reported 80+ consecutive profitable quarters in August 2019.
- Reported more than 50,000 customers in August 2019.
- Maintains custom app delivery across Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and web browsers.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Official downloads list FileMaker Pro 2026 version 26.0.3 and Claris Connect October 2026 R1.
- **2026-08** — Claris announced that Studio will close on March 15, 2027, citing insufficient growth and a changing market.
- **2026-06** — FileMaker 2026 launched June 9 with developer improvements, AI updates, and optional Remote Backup and Standby Server services.
- **2026-05** — CEO Ryan McCann outlined investment in agentic development tools for FileMaker.

## Links

- Website: https://www.claris.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/claris-international-inc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/clarisofficial
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/claris
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claris/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Claris/

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Last updated: 2026-10-25