Using a starter file can considerably change your next FileMaker project. By using a starter file, you choose a tested set of features and functionality to start building with. Whether you start creating your own starter file or rather choose to rely on a product created by someone else, the concept of starting with a solid foundation has many benefits.

Choosing a starter file

Do you know there are different types of starter files? These are different views on how to start a new project. Here is an introduction video on the different viewpoints:

How starter files evolve

Improving starter files is how you stay on top of precious new knowledge. Every piece of software will go through iterations. Bugs are inevitable and can be fixed. Technology changes, you gather valuable experience and learn about new needs.

We replaced much of our starter files over time, just to keep up with current demands and needs. Yet, we carefully avoided packing more and more functionality into our starter files. We do not want to abandon your needs, but rather want to ensure they stay simple enough to learn and good enough to handle changes with ease.

The version numbers of our solutions tell you, that we continuously improve what started already good. Careful design, slow iterations and not hunting for the latest vibes all help to build a solid foundation, you can rely on.

Summer Special 2026

Our summer special for the summer 2026 is all about our starter files. For both options, we offer a substantial rebate. And if you’d like to start with a good set of tools to tackle your dreams, have a look at the Developer Bundle.

• FM Starter is a lightweight, generic starter file for many types of project.
• FrankCRM is a focussed start for new business solutions.