Scheduling

Build your own substitute management system, no code required

Streamline scheduling, manage substitutes, and reduce downtime with a flexible system tailored to your organization's unique needs.

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

Unify your substitute data in real time

Connect spreadsheets, HR systems, and scheduling tools with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create a single source of truth for your staffing needs.

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Power

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

Let substitutes, admins, and staff securely manage schedules in a branded portal. Set up permissions and personalized access for each role in minutes.

Works on any device

Connect to your favorite tools to automate shift alerts, assignment notifications, and schedule updates.

Automations

Connect to your favorite tools to automate shift alerts, assignment notifications, and schedule updates.

User groups

Assign roles for substitutes, admins, and school staff—each gets access only to the schedules and tools they need.

Advanced permissions

Control who can view, edit, or assign shifts and schedules—down to specific roles or individuals.

Security

Keep staff and schedule data safe. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations.

Conditional forms

Collect absence reports, availability, or assignment requests with flexible forms tailored for substitute management.

AI Magic

AI Assistant for Substitute Scheduling

Let staff ask AI about available subs or schedule changes—answers appear instantly, right in your substitute management 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 substitute management system quickly with drag-and-drop scheduling templates.

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Consolidate your stack

Add features like request forms, shift swapping, or notifications as scheduling needs change.

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Flexible as you grow

Manage all scheduling, time-off requests, and communication in one tool—no extra apps needed.

“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 substitute management 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 substitute management system?
What are the benefits of building a substitute management system with Softr?
What types of features can I build into my substitute management system?
Do I need to know how to code to build a substitute management system in Softr?
Can I manage multiple schools or districts in the same substitute management system?
Which data sources does Softr support?
Can I customize the user experience and permissions?
Can I use Softr if I don’t already have my substitute data in another tool?
Can I white-label my substitute management system in Softr, including using my own branding?
Can I customize the design and layout of my substitute management system?
How secure is my data in Softr apps?
How much does it cost to build a substitute management 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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