Build portals and tools powered by SQL Server
Create custom business apps with your real-time SQL Server data—no coding required.






Connect SQL Server in seconds.
Skip manual imports or complex queries. Softr connects directly to your live SQL Server database, so your data stays accurate and instantly available across apps.
Control who can see and edit data.
Control who can view or edit data with granular, role-based permissions. Build apps that surface only what each user or client should access, keeping your database secure.
Build fast, scale with confidence.
Combine a scalable SQL Server backend with Softr’s no-code builder to create secure, branded apps, fast. Customize layout, logic, and automations—no coding required.
Bring SQL data to life
Create apps that work directly with your live SQL Server data—without syncing or exporting.
Take SQL data further with Softr


Permissions & client access
No built-in interface for non-technical users to view or update data.
Build a secure, branded app on top of your Microsoft SQL Server data—no coding required.
Enterprise database with permissions managed through Active Directory or SQL roles.
Add granular, role-based permissions to control exactly what each user or client can see or edit from the frontend.
User experience & branding
Raw database interface built for developers and admins.
Design a frontend on top of your SQL Server data for clients and non-technical team members.
No customizable frontend.
Create fully white-labeled apps with custom domains, logos, fonts, and styling.
Forms
Requires developers or Power Apps setup to collect and write data back to SQL tables.
Add conditional forms that write directly to your SQL Server tables.
Scalability & pricing
Highly scalable and efficient for large datasets.
Retain SQL Server’s performance and scalability while adding a visual app layer.
Usually requires developers or custom code to build a front end, adding time and cost.
Build secure, high-performance apps that scale with your data—without developer overhead.
Dashboards & reporting
Relies on Power BI or SSRS for dashboards and reports.
Build interactive dashboards on top of your live SQL Server data.
Limited options for sharing reports with non-technical users.
Combine your PostgreSQL data with other sources (e.g. HubSpot, Airtable, and more) and share insights with clients or teams.
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, at even the most granular level.
Security
Protect client information from security threats. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations.
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.


Frequently asked questions
You can connect SQL Server directly from Softr’s data source section. Enter your database credentials (host, port, database name, username, and password), then click Connect. Softr will instantly link your SQL Server data so you can use it across apps, dashboards, and portals.
Yes! Softr supports both read and write access. You can use forms or CRUD actions in Softr's dynamic blocks to create, update, or delete records directly in your SQL Server database.
Yes, you can connect multiple SQL databases (including SQL Server) and use them in the same Softr app. This makes it easy to combine and display data from multiple sources.
Softr also supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB as data sources. You can connect any of these databases to build internal tools, dashboards, or client portals that read and write data in real time.
Yes, you can create a custom, user-friendly interface for your SQL Server database without writing code. With Softr, choose from pre-built templates or build from scratch, and connect your live SQL data to build a fully functional front end in minutes.
Softr gives you the benefits of a building a secure, customizable SQL GUI—complete with permissions, filters, and visual dashboards—without the complexity or cost of traditional development.
Yes! The team at Make built a custom internal tool to manage their monthly community challenges with creators, using MySQL as the backend and Softr as the front-end interface. Read the full story →







