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Can I use Softr instead of Google Sheets?
Yes. Softr has its own native database, so you don't need to keep your data in a spreadsheet if you'd rather have it all in one place. Softr Databases are relational and spreadsheet-easy to work with, but built for higher record limits and faster app performance than connecting through Sheets. You can import your Google Sheet in a few clicks to get started, and many teams graduate to Softr Databases as their app grows.
Can I build an app from a Google Sheet with Softr?
Yes. Softr connects directly to your Google Sheet and turns it into a real application, like a client portal, directory, or internal tool, with logins and permissions a spreadsheet can't provide on its own. You build the interface visually or generate it with the AI Co-Builder, and your Sheet data powers it behind the scenes, so a spreadsheet you already maintain becomes something you can safely share with clients or your team.
Why turn a Google Sheet into an app instead of just sharing the Sheet?
Sharing a Sheet is all-or-nothing: people can see every tab, edit the wrong cell, or break a formula that a workflow depends on. An app puts a controlled layer on top, so each person sees only their own rows, uses clean forms instead of raw cells, and can't touch the underlying data. You get the convenience of your spreadsheet with the safety and polish of real software.
Can I control what each person sees from my Google Sheet?
Yes, down to the individual row. With role-based, record-level permissions, a client sees only their own data while your team sees everything, all from the same Sheet. That kind of granular, secure access simply isn't possible with Google Sheets sharing settings, which is the main reason teams move their spreadsheet workflows into a Softr app.
Will my app stay up to date when the Google Sheet changes?
Yes. Softr stays connected to your Sheet, so updates flow through to your app and changes made in the app write back to the spreadsheet. Your team can keep working in Google Sheets exactly as they do now, while clients and external users interact only through the Softr app, never seeing the raw file.
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