Inventory Management

Build your own book inventory system, no code required

Organize collections, track availability, and manage records with a customizable system tailored to your library or bookstore needs

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Loved by 800,000+ teams around the globe
Data Management

Unify your book inventory data in real time

Connect spreadsheets, POS systems, and other tools with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create a single source of truth for your inventory.

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Power

Custom access for every team. Built-in security, no dev time.

Give staff and managers the right tools to track and manage books. Set up secure logins, user groups, and permissions in minutes—no IT help needed.

Advanced permissions

Let different team members see only the sections or reports they need for their roles in the inventory system.

User groups

Let different team members see only the sections or reports they need for their roles in the inventory system.

Automations

Connect to other tools and automate inventory updates, reorder points, and notifications to save staff time.

Works on any device

Access and update book inventory from any device. The system is mobile-ready for quick updates on the go.

Easy, secure logins

Allow staff to log in securely using email, Google, or SSO for fast access to the book management system.

Security

Keep inventory data safe with SOC2 and GDPR compliance and strict access controls for all users.

AI Magic

An AI assistant for book managers

Book managers can ask AI about stock, orders, or trends—getting answers instantly, right inside your inventory system.

Why Softr

Why Softr vs other software

No more one-size-fits-all tools or costly custom builds. Softr is easy to use and fully customizable, so you can launch faster, adapt as you grow, and skip the complexity of traditional software.

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Easy, fast setup

Launch your book inventory system in minutes with drag-and-drop blocks and templates.

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Consolidate your stack

Add features like order tracking or reporting as your inventory needs change—no rebuild needed.

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Flexible as you grow

Manage inventory, sales, and reports—all in one place, with no extra tools or logins.

“We’re not coders or developers, but Softr is so easy to use and learn — it lets us run with our ideas.”
Ashley Kalinauskas
CEO, Torigen Pharmaceuticals
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“With Softr we’re able to experiment and innovate at the speed of conversation, which gives users a sense of control and ownership.”
Oliver Thomas
Maker Digital Systems Architect, MIT
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“The biggest benefit we’ve found with Softr is how customizable and flexible it is. We’ve been able to create a platform that is adapted to our fairly complicated needs.”
Isobelle Ford
Founder & Director, Skylight Ventures
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“We’ve been able to create multiple client and employee portals with Softr and it works like magic. The integration with monday.com is seamless.”
Jesuena Estoque Reimer
Founder, Mindflows
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“Building our sustainability training app on Softr let us deliver an intuitive user experience to over 5,000 professionals in days without writing a single line of code.”
Guillaume Duvernay
Growth Lead, Plan A
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“I’ve dreamed of having a client portal for probably 10 years. I tried many different tools, got frustrated, and let it go. Then I played with Softr and immediately went “this is it!”
Rebecca Berneck
CEO, Officeheads
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How It Works

Build a fully custom book inventory system in minutes

Connect to your data in seconds

Integrate with your spreadsheets and databases, including Airtable, SQL, Hubspot, Google Sheets, Supabase, BigQuery, and more—in just a few clicks. Your data is always secure and in sync.

Customize layout and logic

Drag and drop customizable building blocks with various views and functionalities. Granular permissions allow you to control what data each user can access, and which actions they can take.

Publish and launch

Ship applications that your team will love in minutes or hours, instead of days or weeks. Deploy on both desktop and mobile.

“Our submission process used to be on paper. Now clinics use our Softr customer portal and submit in a few clicks. It saves 3-4 hours a day of at least one employee’s time.”
Ashley Kalinauskas
CEO, Torigen Pharmaceuticals

250+

veterinary clinics using the portal

600+

submissions processed per month
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Frequently asked questions

What is a book inventory system?
What are the benefits of building a book inventory system with Softr?
What types of features can I build into my book inventory system?
Do I need to know how to code to build a book inventory system in Softr?
Can I manage multiple libraries or staff teams in the same book inventory system?
Which data sources does Softr support for my book inventory system?
Can I customize the user experience and permissions in my book inventory system?
Can I use Softr for my book inventory system if I don’t already have my catalog data in another tool?
Can I white-label my book inventory system in Softr, including using my own branding?
Can I customize the design and layout of my book inventory system?
How secure is my data in Softr apps?
How much does it cost to build a book inventory system with Softr?
How is Softr different from other no-code tools?
Can I automate workflows and integrate with other tools?

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