FM BetterForms

A streamlined way to make your trusted FileMaker database accessible on the internet, for your clients and external users.

Expand the power of your FileMaker solution with FM BetterForms!

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Many FileMaker users like yourself want to extend their database’s reach by adding web features that are robust yet easy to interact with. We understand the complexity and technical hurdles this transition can present and want to introduce you to a solution you may not have considered yet.

What is FM BetterForms

BUILD BEAUTIFUL WEB-BASED INTERFACES

Using FM BetterForms, we can build beautiful web-based interfaces that interact directly with your FileMaker solution.

These web apps are fully standards-compliant, easy for people to learn and use, and have very competitive hosting and licensing costs.

How can Portage Bay and FM BetterForms help?

SAY GOODBYE TO DUPLICATE DATA ENTRY

We can design dynamic forms that respond to your user’s input and feed data directly into FileMaker.

What Does FM BetterForms allow you to do?

INTEGRATE SMOOTHLY WITH YOUR EXISTING SOLUTION

BetterForms integrates smoothly with your application’s existing FileMaker security setup and solves the sometimes complex issues associated with managing and hosting a ‘full stack’ web application, while still allowing you to embrace the most popular and current web user interface elements in use today. 

Read about how we're using FM BetterForms here and here.

Blog Posts about FM BetterForms

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Grow Your Business Through Build, Grow, Learn

Last week I had the good fortune to attend the Build, Grow, Learn conference in Greenville, SC.  The conference was put on by long-time FileMaker …
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FM BetterForms: Creating a Modern Web Application with Your FileMaker Data

We have been using FM BetterForms for several years to readily create modern, fully web standards-compliant applications for our clients. After …
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CEO Update & DrSnip: Web App Success Stories

We all know that Claris has added significant new capabilities in the last several versions of FileMaker Pro for creating custom web …

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FM BetterForms

FM BetterForms is not just a web front end for your FileMaker Pro solutions. It’s very much the front end that FileMaker has been needing for some …

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We invite you to connect with us—give us a call, schedule a 15-minute consultation, or drop us a message through our form. We look forward to discussing your FileMaker solution and exploring whether FM BetterForms is the right fit for your project.

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FAQ

What is FM BetterForms?

FM BetterForms is a tool designed to help FileMaker developers create dynamic web applications using their existing FileMaker skills. It acts as a bridge between FileMaker solutions and web technologies.

How do I get started with FM BetterForms?

To start with FM BetterForms, you'll need a FileMaker Server and an active FM BetterForms account. Install the BetterForms application on your server and use the dashboard to manage your projects.

Can I use FM BetterForms with any version of FileMaker?

FM BetterForms is compatible with FileMaker 16 and later. It requires the use of FileMaker Data API to integrate your FileMaker database with the web app.

What are the key features of FM BetterForms?

Key features include real-time data sync with FileMaker, customizable templates, and support for various web technologies, allowing for extensive customization and functionality in web apps.

Is there a trial version available for FM BetterForms?

Yes, FM BetterForms offers a trial version, allowing developers to test its features before committing to a subscription. Details can be found on their official website.

How does FM BetterForms handle security?

FM BetterForms uses SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission and allows for additional security measures like OAuth and Multi-Factor Authentication to secure the web apps.