Build portals and tools powered by MariaDB

Create secure business apps on top of your live MariaDB data—no coding required.

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Loved by 800,000+ teams around the globe

Connect MariaDB data in seconds.

Skip manual imports or complex queries. Softr connects directly to your live MariaDB database, so your data stays accurate and instantly available across apps.

Control who can see and edit data.

Manage who can view or edit data with granular permissions. Build apps that surface only what each user should access, keeping your database secure.

Build fast, scale with confidence.

Combine a scalable MariaDB backend with Softr’s no-code builder to create branded apps, fast. Customize layout, logic, and in-app automations—no coding required.

Use cases

Bring MariaDB data to life

Create apps that work directly with your live MariaDB data—without syncing or exporting.

Benefits

Take SQL data further with Softr

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Permissions & client access

No built-in interface for non-technical users to access data.

Build a secure, branded interface on top of your MariaDB data—no coding required.

Open-source database that requires SQL expertise to manage.

Add role-based permissions to control what each user can see or edit from the frontend.

User experience & branding

Developer-focused interface, similar to MySQL tools and workflows.

Design a user-friendly frontend for clients or non-technical team members.

No visual layer or branded experience for end users.

Create fully white-labeled apps with custom domains, logos, fonts, and styling.

Forms

Requires custom code or third-party tools to collect and write data back to the database.

Add conditional forms that write directly to your MariaDB tables.

Scalability & pricing

Performs well for most workloads and offers cost-efficient hosting options.

Retain MariaDB’s scalability and efficiency while adding a visual app layer.

Custom development for front-end apps adds time and cost.

Build secure, high-performance apps that scale with your data—without developer overhead.

Dashboards & reporting

Requires SQL queries or external BI tools to visualize data.

Build interactive dashboards on top of your live MariaDB data.

Limited options for sharing reports with non-technical users.

Combine your MariaDB data with other sources (e.g., HubSpot, Airtable) and share securely with clients or teams.

Power

The full-stack features you need

Create a personalized, secure experience for every app user. Tailor the look and feel to align with your brand.

Branding

Deliver professional, white-label apps that impress your team and clients. Customize to reflect the look and feel of your brand.

Works on any device

Softr apps are mobile-ready by default. Turn it into a downloadable app in one click with Softr’s PWA—no extra design needed.

Automations

Connect with your existing tools (Make, Zapier) or use Softr Workflows to build automations directly inside your apps.

User groups

Create custom user groups and separate logins to provide personalized dashboard views and access levels for different users.

Advanced permissions

Customize who sees what, and which actions they can take, even at the most granular level.

Security

Protect sensitive information from security threats. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations.

How It Works

Go from zero to app, incredibly fast

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.

“We thought we'd need developers, a product manager, and UX designers before launching a new project management system. With Softr, we built it ourselves in weeks.”
Natalie Neumann
COO, Designity

Frequently asked questions

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