Gorilla System Requirements
Gorilla includes the required software components needed to run the application. Customers do not need to purchase FileMaker separately.
Important: Before purchasing or installing Gorilla, please confirm that your Mac or Windows computer meets the requirements for the Gorilla version you plan to use.
Which Gorilla Version Should I Use?
| Gorilla Version |
Platform Version |
Recommended For |
| Gorilla 11 |
Current platform version |
Customers using macOS Tahoe 26, macOS Sequoia 15, or supported Windows systems. |
| Gorilla 10 |
Previous platform version |
Customers using systems supported by Gorilla 10. |
| Gorilla 8 |
Legacy platform version |
Customers using older supported systems, including macOS Monterey 12 or macOS Ventura 13. |
Gorilla 11 Minimum Requirements
Mac
- Operating System: macOS Tahoe 26 or macOS Sequoia 15
- Processor: Intel Mac or Apple Silicon Mac
- Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum
- Internet: Internet connectivity required
Windows
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise 24H2 or Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise 22H2, 64-bit only
- Processor: Intel or AMD processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum
- Internet: Internet connectivity required
Gorilla 11 Recommended Requirements
Mac
- Operating System: macOS Tahoe 26 or macOS Sequoia 15
- Processor: Apple Silicon or modern Intel Mac
- Memory: 8 GB RAM or more recommended
- Internet: Internet connectivity required
Windows
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise 24H2 or Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise 22H2, 64-bit only
- Processor: Modern Intel or AMD processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM or more recommended
- Internet: Internet connectivity required
Older macOS Versions
Using macOS Monterey or Ventura?
If your Mac is running macOS Monterey 12 or macOS Ventura 13, please use Gorilla 8 or contact Jungle Software before purchasing a newer Gorilla version.
Newer Gorilla versions follow newer FileMaker system requirements and may not run properly on older versions of macOS.
Windows Notes
Gorilla for Windows requires a supported 64-bit version of Windows. For best results, keep Windows fully updated before installing Gorilla.
Installation Notes
- Internet access is required for activation, subscription validation, updates, and some connected features.
- On macOS and Windows, security settings may ask you to allow Gorilla access to your Documents folder.
- Do not move, rename, or delete the Gorilla folder in your Documents folder unless instructed by Jungle Software support.
- If you are not sure which Gorilla version you need, please contact Jungle Software before purchasing.
Quick Summary
- Use Gorilla 11 for newer supported systems.
- Use Gorilla 10 only on systems supported by FileMaker 21.
- Use Gorilla 8 if you are on macOS Monterey 12 or macOS Ventura 13, or contact us first.
- Internet connectivity is required for Gorilla activation and subscription-related features.
