What is Softr?
Softr is an application builder for teams that need a practical interface over business information. It supports its own databases as well as external sources including Airtable, Notion, and Google Sheets. Teams can create client portals, internal dashboards, and operational tools, then control the pages, records, and actions available to each user. The platform also includes workflows and AI features, connecting the interface people use with the processes that run behind it.
Make records accessible to the right people
A client portal can expose selected project records while an internal dashboard gives staff a broader view. Softr uses user groups and data restrictions to manage access, and provides a way to preview an app as a chosen user. Its workflow triggers include form submissions, button clicks, schedules, and record changes, supporting processes such as onboarding and approvals.
Plan the data before the screens
List the entities your application needs, such as clients, requests, and assignments, and decide which fields each audience can edit. Build one complete path before adding extra pages: a user submits a request, a teammate reviews it, and the requester sees the status. Clear ownership and permission rules make this small workflow easier to maintain as the application grows.
Features to explore
- Client portals and internal apps
- Native and external databases
- User groups and record permissions
- Workflow triggers and integrations
Who is Softr for?
Best for operations teams and service businesses that have organized data but still rely on repeated spreadsheet sharing and email updates. Softr fits workflows where different users need tailored access to the same underlying information.
Before you get started
Connector availability and permission features vary by plan. Test record visibility with realistic user roles, and review external data-source permissions before exposing a portal to customers or partners outside your organization.
This introduction is independently written from public product information. It is not a hands-on review. Features and plans may change; confirm current details with the provider.
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