Shlomi 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.