Source: https://support.claris.com/s/article/FileMaker-Server-Version-Comparison?language=en_US
See features added in:
- FileMaker Server 2024
- FileMaker Server 2023
- FileMaker Server 19
- FileMaker Server 18
- FileMaker Server 17
- FileMaker Server 16
- FileMaker Server 15
- FileMaker Server 14
- FileMaker Server 13
- FileMaker Server 12
- FileMaker Server 11
- FileMaker Server 10
- FileMaker Server 9
- FileMaker Server 8
- FileMaker Server 7
| FileMaker Server 2024 | Features | Description |
| x | FileMaker Server administrators now have clearer visibility on schedules and better tools to manage teams and users. | FileMaker Server Admin Console consolidates all schedules in one view so administrators can better avoid automation conflicts Administrators can block new user connections to ensure maintenance integrity Administrator roles allow more flexibility to support teams and apps in their org. Administrators can set contact info so users know who to contact for help. Administrators can customize the Ubuntu swap file to maximize stability and performance. |
| x | New Let’s Encrypt SSL | FileMaker Server simplifies SSL certificate setup and management to keep your data secure. |
| x | Execute Data API now supports write operations | Provides direct, faster scripting against data – without extra windows to navigate files or switch relational context |
| x | FileMaker Server is better than ever at supporting application life cycle management. | FileMaker Server Admin API now supports scriptable file upload and download. FileMaker Developer Tool can rename files Hash script steps and layout objects when using Save As XML helps developers with app versioning |
| FileMaker Server 2023 | Features | Description |
| x | Set Error Logging server-side script step | Capture script errors in a separate log. |
| x | Java 17 support | Backend infrastructure update for Web Publishing engine, including FileMaker WebDirect. |
| x | Java garbage collection | Run Java garbage collection to free memory from previous FileMaker WebDirect sessions. |
| x | OData 4.01 support | Backend infrastructure update for integration API. |
| x | OpenSSL 3.0.8 support | Updated security protocols for data in transit. Supported on Windows, macOS, and ODBC drivers. |
| x | Node.js 18 support | Backend infrastructure update for FileMaker Server Admin Console and FileMaker Data API. |
| x | Host up to 256 files. | The maximum number of hosted database files per FileMaker Server instance is increased from 125 to 256. |
| x | Connect up to 1,000 FileMaker WebDirect simultaneous connections. | Supported on Ubuntu Linux with Nginx load balancer. Connections are limited by hardware, custom app design, active users, operating system, or license agreement/subscription. |
| x | Send Mail via OAuth 2.0 authentication | Use OAuth 2.0 to send mail using FileMaker WebDirect with Microsoft 365 Business or Google Workspace subscriptions. |
| x | Support for Ubuntu 22 LTS on Intel and ARM processors. | Offers more customization options, better performance, and greater cost efficiency. Also allows FileMaker Server to run in Linux VMs and containers on Apple Silicon hardware. |
| FileMaker Server 19 | Features | Description |
| x | Apple silicon support (macOS) | FileMaker Server now consists of Universal macOS binaries, which takes advantage of the advanced capabilities of Mac computers with Apple silicon and also runs on Intel-based Mac computers. If you use FileMaker plug-ins or ODBC client drivers on a Mac with Apple silicon, contact the developer to get versions that are designed to run on this type of Mac. |
| x | Ubuntu Linux support | FileMaker Server is now available for the Ubuntu Linux distribution. You can use CentOS in FileMaker Server versions 19.1 and 19.2, but starting with 19.3, CentOS is no longer supported. |
| x | Log Viewer | The new Logs tab in Admin Console allows you to view and download FileMaker Server logs. You can use the logs to review server and client statistics, monitor server performance, and troubleshoot performance problems. See Viewing and downloading log files. |
| x | CSR requests using Admin Console | You can now create a certificate signing request (serverRequest.pem) using the Admin Console Configuration tab. See Creating a certificate signing request. |
| x | Java | FileMaker Server now supports Java 11. A new version of Java JRE or JDK is no longer required when enabling the Web Publishing Engine. If the JAVA_HOME system environmental variable is set, the Web Publishing Engine uses the existing version of Java and you’re not prompted to download another version. |
| x | Cancelled remote finds | When FileMaker clients cancel finds in hosted files, finds are now halted quickly. Previously, canceled finds continued to run on the host and failed to stop promptly on clients. |
| x | HTTP/2 support | FileMaker Server supports HTTP/2, which provides faster web performance for web publishing including Claris FileMaker WebDirect®, FileMaker Data API, and XML. HTTP/2 is enabled by default on all versions of Windows and Linux. HTTP/2 is available on macOS Catalina or higher but must be enabled with the Enable_HTTP2.sh script, which is located in /FileMaker Server/HTTPServer/.Note: HTTP/2 is not supported on earlier versions of macOS. |
| x | AD FS support | Open Authentication (OAuth) integration with Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) is now available for members of external authentication groups on FileMaker Server for Linux. See “External authentication for Linux” in the Knowledge Base. |
| FileMaker Server 18 | Features | Description |
| x | Startup restoration | FileMaker files are now automatically recoverable after a hardware or software crash. The restoration log in FileMaker Server validates database entries when a file is first opened, before client access, and if the file had not been properly closed. |
| x | FileMaker Server Admin Console enhancements | The FileMaker Server Admin Console includes new improvements such as: change default backup time using the CLI; view script schedule success/failure; show clearer database status indication; and show when the Admin Console was last started. |
| x | Server monitoring enhancements | More easily monitor your server resources and metrics using Zabbix, an open-source software monitoring tool. Even monitor multiple servers at the same time. |
| x | FileMaker Data API enhancements | The improved FileMaker Data API supports XML metadata including script names, layout names, and layout schema. |
| x | FileMaker Admin API standardization | No longer a trial feature, the FileMaker Admin API in FileMaker Server is now based on the OpenAPI specification. |
| x | Spanish FileMaker Server | FileMaker Server now includes Spanish as a supported language. |
| FileMaker Server 17 | Features | Description |
| x | FileMaker Server Admin Console | Redesigned to be more lightweight with a streamlined user interface. |
| x | FileMaker Admin API trial | Use the FileMaker Admin API to provide REST API access for managing and administering FileMaker Server. |
| x | FileMaker Data API | No longer a trial feature, the improved FileMaker Data API adds support for FileMaker scripts, the ability to upload files to container fields, and includes a more standardized API format. |
| FileMaker Server 16 | Features | Description |
| x | FileMaker Data API trial | Use FileMaker data in other popular apps and services with the REST-based FileMaker Data API during the trial period. |
| x | Tableau Web Data Connector for FileMaker | Integrate your FileMaker data with Tableau Desktop using the FileMaker Data API. |
| x | PDF support | Print PDFs of invoices, labels, badges, and more in FileMaker WebDirect. Save information as a PDF, using scripts performed on FileMaker Server. |
| x | OAuth 2.0 support for accounts | Simplify credential management by specifying OAuth 2.0 third-party authentication providers. |
| More User Connections | FileMaker WebDirect now supports up to 500 users at the same time. |
| FileMaker Server 15 | Features | Description |
| x | FileMaker WebDirect mobile phone support | Use your mobile phone to access custom apps in a web browser. |
| x | More SSL certificate types supported | Subject Alternative Name (SAN) and wildcard certificates are now supported. |
| x | SSL certificate signing request form | Easily request and install 3rd-party intermediate certificates with a built-in certificate signing request form. |
| x | Top call statistics logging | The log lists the top 25 calls from connected clients that are taking the longest time to process. |
| x | Proactive security enhancements | Administrators can prevent FileMaker Server from hosting apps that aren’t password protected. |
| x | Enhanced security logs | The Admin Console Log Viewer includes more security-related messages that can be filtered for quick and easy identification. |
| FileMaker Server 14 | Features | Description |
| x | FileMaker WebDirect mobile browser support | Use your mobile tablet to get the power of a FileMaker desktop app delivered in a web browser. |
| x | FileMaker WebDirect redesigned toolbar | Get the features and functionality you use the most right at your fingertips. The FileMaker WebDirect toolbar is tuned for a mobile device but is useful on any computer. |
| x | Reconnect to server | If the network connection or the server goes down FileMaker Pro automatically reconnects to FileMaker Server when it’s available again. |
| x | Security enhancements | Set password strength and set up a password hint in the FileMaker Server Admin Console. |
| FileMaker Server 13 | Features | Description |
| x | FileMaker WebDirect | Deploy interactive custom apps in web browsers – no web programming skills needed. |
| x | All-new Admin Console | Re-written in HTML5 for instant, secure access from any web browser. New user interface prominently displays important alerts for easier administration. |
| x | Database encryption | Use powerful AES 256-bit encryption to secure apps hosted on FileMaker Server 13. |
| x | Encryption state indicator | Visual indicator appears when securely connecting to FileMaker Server 13 from FileMaker Pro 13. |
| x | Improved SSL certificate management | When using a single machine installation, just one SSL certificate is needed to support all clients. |
| x | Upload to Server | Upload files to FileMaker Server 13 directly from FileMaker Pro 13. |
| x | Container field improvements | Back up databases separately from container field data to make scheduled back ups even faster. |
| x | TCP/IP port consolidation | Open only 4 ports to communicate outside the firewall. |
| x | Perform Script on Server | Run a script on FileMaker Server 13 that can be used from any FileMaker client. |
| FileMaker Server 12 | Features | Description |
| x | Faster WAN performance | Get faster data retrieval – less data is sent across the network with fewer round trips. |
| x | 64-bit application | More memory allows for faster and more efficient data access. Only data changes are written to the disk. |
| x | Progressive Backup | The data that has changed in a file is bundled and applied to the baseline backup. Choose a backup frequency between 1-99 minutes. |
| x | Improved web publishing engine | The newly re-written web publishing engine has the ability to handle multiple data requests at the same time, and has more efficient memory management. |
| x | More stable architecture | Scripts and plug-ins run together as a separate process. Progressive Backups run independently as well. |
| x | Progressive media download | Progressively download videos and other media to your FileMaker Pro client. Flip through records without waiting for files to completely download. |
| More CWP connections | Get up to 200 concurrent Custom Web Publishing connections. |
| FileMaker Server 11 | Features | Description |
|---|---|---|
| x | Back up file clone | During backup, save an empty version of your app to help preserve the schema and architecture of your file while troubleshooting. |
| x | Save or load schedules | Automatically save and load your server schedules when migrating to new hardware. No need to re-build manually. |
| x | Specify user accounts | Get the access privileges you need by selecting a specific user account to run system-level scripts. |
| x | Script time limits | Set optional time limits for script schedules to keep your custom apps running more efficiently. |
| No sharing limits | No restrictions to the number of networked FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Pro Advanced clients. |
| FileMaker Server 10 | Features | Description |
|---|---|---|
| x | Scheduled OS scripts | Schedule import, export and email scripts for automated reporting. |
| x | Send Mail via SMTP | Send Mail via SMTP for faster distribution. |
| x | Scheduled verifications | Schedule automatic app verification tests to check for consistency and errors. |
| x | Improved Find performance | Find requests run faster, making your whole group more productive. |
| FileMaker Server 9 | Features | Description |
|---|---|---|
| x | Admin Console | Administer and configure your server from the unified, cross-platform Admin Console that can be accessed from any computer on your network. |
| x | External SQL Data Sources support | Create secure live connections to Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL sources. |
| x | Email notifications | Send emails upon the completion of a scheduled activity or if an error has occurred. |
| x | Upload Database Assistant | Upload your apps to the server. |
| x | Backup Schedule Assistant | Create automatic backups of your apps on the schedule that you choose. |
| x | Server-side scripting | Schedule selected scripts to run on the server. |
| x | Super fast installation | Install and configure the software in 20 minutes or less. |
| x | IPv6 support | Supports Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) addresses. |
| x | Multi-machine configuration | Supports multi-machine configuration for maximum deployment options. |
| FileMaker Server 8 | Features | Description |
|---|---|---|
| x | Consistency check on open | Performs automatic consistency check on all hosted files for increased reliability. |
| FileMaker Server 7 | Features | Description |
|---|---|---|
| x | Server-side searches and calculations | Perform searches and calculations on the server instead of the client. |
| x | Hardware enhancements | Leverage high-performance hard disk storage systems and multi-CPU servers. And take advantage of large amounts of RAM using sophisticated caching. |
| x | Automated maintenance | Perform maintenance on live apps, including live backups while file is in use. |
| x | Automated backups | Schedule backups. |
| x | Administration tools | Audit remote administration, change server settings, and configure and maintain on the go. |
| x | Active Directory/Open Directory | Use external authentication through Active Directory or Open Directory. |
| x | XML enhancements | Use XML to generate results in many different formats including CHTML, XHTML, RTF, and XML. |
| x | No table limits | No limit on the number of tables. Technical limits are imposed only by your hardware, database design, and operating system. |
