# Looking to purchase a FM upgrade or version **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions\ **Created:** [September 28, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115 "2022-09-28T08:42:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jenyen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/jenyen/32/1804_2.png) [@Jenyen](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Jenyen)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/1 "2022-09-28T08:42:48Z")
I have been using FM 7 Developer version and want to upgrade...but it may be less expensive to just buy the newest Developer version? I am in Europe, can anyone pass along a reliable source/contact to purchase and discuss my FM needs? Thanks and much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![MonkeybreadSoftware](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/monkeybreadsoftware/32/361_2.png) [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 9:10am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/2 "2022-09-28T09:10:03Z")
Well, if you like to update your solution, you may just buy a fresh FileMaker Server with seats for your company. For testing only, you can get FDS membership: [https://store.claris.com/product/fds](https://store.claris.com/product/fds) ---
**Author:** ![Jenyen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/jenyen/32/1804_2.png) [@Jenyen](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Jenyen)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/3 "2022-09-28T09:25:39Z")
Thanks for the suggestion. I'd like to speak to a sales representative. ---
**Author:** ![AndyHibbs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/andyhibbs/32/3089_2.png) [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/4 "2022-09-28T10:26:46Z")
Hi @Jenyen @MonkeybreadSoftware has provided you with the correct information. We are Claris business partners and can confirm that there is no upgrade path for a single copy/license or for very old versions of FileMaker. Kind regards Andy ---
**Author:** ![Jenyen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/jenyen/32/1804_2.png) [@Jenyen](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Jenyen)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 1:41pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/5 "2022-09-28T13:41:17Z")
I figured as much. So which version is the latest Developers version? ---
**Author:** ![Markus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@Markus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Markus)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/6 "2022-09-28T13:50:40Z")
'developer version' does no longer exists - FileMaker Pro 19.5.x is the current version, starting with FileMaker 17, the developer-tool are integrated and can be activated using the preferences Means: Every current version of FileMaker Pro has the 'developer' Updates are no longer available for V7 - good news is that most of the V7 files can be converted ps. Runtimes are no longer available. Latest version with runtimes is 18 ---
**Author:** ![Jenyen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/jenyen/32/1804_2.png) [@Jenyen](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Jenyen)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/7 "2022-09-28T13:54:45Z")
Thanks Markus - that explains a lot for me. Can you recommend a reliable source in Europe to purchase the Pro 19.5 version? ---
**Author:** ![MonkeybreadSoftware](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/monkeybreadsoftware/32/361_2.png) [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/8 "2022-09-28T14:02:23Z")
You can of course contact claris, e.g. [https://store.claris.com/individuals](https://store.claris.com/individuals) or a reseller like the K&K Verlag: > **[Günstig FileMaker, Plugins, Lösungen, Vorlagen kaufen - Hilfe Forum Tipps und...](https://filemaker-magazin.de)** > > Günstig FileMaker Produkte kaufen, FileMaker Plugins, pfiffige Lösungen und FileMaker Fachliteratur finden und natürlich das FileMaker Magazin! The latter may help you to navigate the license options and sell you a license. ---
**Author:** ![Jenyen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/jenyen/32/1804_2.png) [@Jenyen](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Jenyen)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/9 "2022-09-28T14:04:06Z")
brilliant thanks! much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Markus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@Markus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Markus)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/10 "2022-09-28T17:13:14Z")
As Christian mentioned: If You are in DACH region (german speaking part of Europe), call the K&K Verlag Maybe @AndyHibbs knows sources in the UK - and You can go to the Claris webshop ---
**Author:** ![Jenyen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/jenyen/32/1804_2.png) [@Jenyen](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Jenyen)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/11 "2022-09-28T18:57:31Z")
Thanks again, I checked everyone out and I found what I needed. Much appreciation. ---
**Author:** ![AndyHibbs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/andyhibbs/32/3089_2.png) [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/12 "2022-09-29T18:01:04Z")
Sorry, late to the party again. One word of caution if considering buying the standalone copy of FileMaker 19. We are expecting a freemium copy within the new Claris Studio for development only, but no timescale for release as yet - to my knowledge. ---
**Author:** ![MonkeybreadSoftware](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/the.fmsoup.org/monkeybreadsoftware/32/361_2.png) [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-to-purchase-a-fm-upgrade-or-version/3115/13 "2022-09-29T18:12:38Z")
> [@AndyHibbs](#): > > new Claris Studio for development only And that is expected to be only for Claris Pro/Server. So you can't develop there and use it in FileMaker Pro/Server.