Compare FileMaker Pro 12 and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Jul 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jul 14, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FileMaker Pro 12 or Microsoft SQL Server 2012?

FileMaker Pro 12 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft SQL Server 2012, and FileMaker Pro 12 is rated higher (82/100) than Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (78/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Development Tools Platform solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

FileMaker Vs. Microsoft

FileMaker: FileMaker is the leader in easy-to-use database software. Millions of people, from individuals to some of the world's largest companies, rely on FileMaker software to manage, analyze and share important information.   The company's products are the FileMaker line - versatile business software for iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac a...

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? FileMaker Pro 12 or Microsoft SQL Server 2012?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Development Tools Platform software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for FileMaker Pro 12 and Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

FileMaker Pro 12 price starts at $19 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 FileMaker Pro 12 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 price starts at $3,189 per license , When comparing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Development Tools Platform software cost.

Bottom line: FileMaker Pro 12 cost is around the same cost of Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared FileMaker Pro 12 Vs. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.

FileMaker Pro 12: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Microsoft SQL Server 2012: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

FileMaker Pro 13 is perfect for companies of all sizes: starting from individuals and small startups to large organizations. Microsoft SQL Server 2014’s standard edition is specifically designed for smaller businesses that are running without a full-time database admin.



FileMaker Pro 12

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $19 per user/month

FileMaker Pro 13 is a database software designed to help users create custom solutions for managing business information. The software can help users to manage business information on Windows, Mac, iOS devices ...

Categories: Database Management.

Microsoft SQL Server 2012

ITQlick rating
(3.2/5)

starts at $3,189 per license

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is a data management platform that can help users to create mission-critical applications and create big data solutions using in-memory and high-performance OLTP, BI, data warehousing ...

Categories: Database Management.

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FileMaker Pro 12: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

Microsoft SQL Server 2012: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.