What is Softr used for?

Softr lets non-developers create client portals, intranets and internal tools from Airtable and other data sources using a drag-and-drop editor. It is a good fit for client portals on top of Airtable, team intranets and knowledge bases, and lightweight CRMs and inventory tools.

Yes. Softr has a free plan, and paid plans start at $25 per month.

Is Softr open source?

No. Softr is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Softr include NocoBase, Appsmith and ToolJet.

What are some alternatives to Softr?

Softr competes with Glide, Noloco and Bubble. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Softr alternatives.

Softr: features, pricing and alternatives

About Softr

Softr is a commercial no-code platform for turning business data into web apps. Users assemble pages from blocks, connect a data source such as Airtable or its own built-in database, and publish client portals, team intranets, CRMs, inventory tools and similar applications.

Beyond the page builder, the platform includes workflows for automation, forms for collecting data, mobile app packaging, integrations with other tools and AI features, including agents and support for building tools through an AI assistant. Hundreds of templates give users a starting point. Softr is a hosted service that suits agencies, operations teams and founders who want secure portals without engineering resources.

Key features

Drag-and-drop page builder with templates
Connection to Airtable and other data sources
Built-in database option
Workflows for automating manual processes
Forms for collecting data
Permissions for portal users

Good fit for

→Client portals on top of Airtable
→Team intranets and knowledge bases
→Lightweight CRMs and inventory tools

Tags: no-code; client-portal; airtable; internal-tools; app-builder; workflows; templates

Softr: questions and answers

What is Softr used for?: Softr lets non-developers create client portals, intranets and internal tools from Airtable and other data sources using a drag-and-drop editor. It is a good fit for client portals on top of Airtable, team intranets and knowledge bases, and lightweight CRMs and inventory tools.
Is Softr free?: Yes. Softr has a free plan, and paid plans start at $25 per month.
Is Softr open source?: No. Softr is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Softr include NocoBase, Appsmith and ToolJet.
What are some alternatives to Softr?: Softr competes with Glide, Noloco and Bubble. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Softr alternatives.