FileMaker Hosting
And Licences
We provide our clients with a complete service including licensing and high quality hosting, so you have a single point of contact and the assurance of a fair price.
FileMaker offers flexible options for licensing and hosting, but the differences between the offerings can be subtle and technical, with serious implications for connectivity and backwards compatibility. We have worked with the FileMaker organisation (now Claris) and the FileMaker platform for many years, so can guide you through the technical considerations and advise on the real-life cost implications.
Our managed FileMaker hosting is delivered by a Cyber Essentials certified Claris Partner, with GDPR-aligned security practices, role-based access control and audit logging built in — so your environment is ready for an information-security review, not just a development one.
Buying or renewing licences? See our Claris FileMaker licensing guide for the four licence shapes, what’s bundled under the unified licensing model, and how to right-size at renewal.
Finding the Right
FileMaker Hosting
Smart Wolf provides managed FileMaker hosting on dedicated cloud servers, giving our clients a single point of contact for their entire FileMaker environment — development, hosting, and support together. We handle server configuration, security, backups, and ongoing maintenance so you can focus on your business.
Our hosting runs on professional Linux-based infrastructure with high availability, SSL certificates, and regular security updates. We manage the full stack: FileMaker Server installation, configuration, performance tuning, and monitoring.
For clients with specific infrastructure requirements, we also assist with FileMaker Cloud setup or provide guidance on self-hosted environments. Whatever the approach, our goal is to ensure your FileMaker systems are fast, secure, and always available. Get in touch to discuss the right hosting setup for your needs.
Securing Your
FileMaker Licences
As official resellers of Claris licences, we work closely with Claris to ensure our clients get the most suitable licensing deals for their needs. We have built a strong relationship with Claris over many years and can answer any queries or questions you have regarding licences or infrastructure.
Under the unified licensing model, a Claris FileMaker licence now includes access to Claris Studio (for building web portals) and Claris Connect (for workflow automation) at no additional cost. We help you navigate these options and source the best available pricing from Claris for your specific needs.
Whether you need help with licensing, support, or development, please talk to us for expert, impartial advice on the best approach to meet your specific requirements.
Built-in Resilience &
Disaster Recovery
Beyond the core platform and its AI, FileMaker 2026 strengthens business continuity for the systems you depend on every day. Where it suits your setup, we help you put these protections in place as part of a managed hosting arrangement.
- Remote Backup — automated, encrypted offsite copies of your data, taken continuously, so a server fault or site incident never means starting from scratch.
- Standby Server — a synced secondary server ready to take over within minutes if your primary goes down, keeping downtime to a minimum.
- Self-healing services — the web, OData and Data API services recover automatically after a fault, so access is restored in seconds rather than waiting for someone to notice.
These are sensible safeguards for any business-critical system — but they sit alongside, not ahead of, the everyday FileMaker development and AI work that delivers the value. Talk to us about the right level of protection for your system.
Client
Case Studies
Read how we are helping UK businesses, non-profit organisations and teams of all sizes to achieve their objectives more efficiently and effectively, with custom Claris FileMaker software. Here is a small showcase of some of our work.
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