FileMaker in 2026: When to Migrate
If your business depends on operational workflows, keeping everything in legacy tools becomes expensive long before it breaks.
You don’t migrate when the old system crashes. You migrate when it prevents growth.
Decision checkpoints
- Is data entry duplicated across departments?
- Can the team validate operations in real time?
- Is onboarding speed blocked by manual exports/imports?
- Can you launch experiments without waiting on IT cycles?
Three migration paths
- Keep legacy + add lightweight layer: best for risk-averse teams needing quick wins.
- Hybrid migration: replace 1–2 high-friction modules first.
- Full rebuild: for teams with predictable process models and clear compliance requirements.
Our approach
We usually begin with hybrid work because it has the strongest ROI profile:
- Fast prototype, low dependency risk
- Measurable reduction in repetitive admin time
- A clear roadmap to full modernization without long downtime
You should move when
You are paying to keep operational work alive with manual handoffs. That is a migration tax, not a software decision.