# Softr

## About Softr

Softr is an AI-native platform for building software your team or business runs on: internal tools, customer portals, CRMs, dashboards, partner platforms, and operational systems—without writing code.

Softr combines an AI app builder, visual relational database to house your business data, and workflow automation, each powerful on its own and designed to work together from day one.

Describe what you need, and Softr’s AI Co-Builder instantly creates the database, application, and business logic—already connected, secure, and ready for real users.

You can refine your app with the visual editor or re-prompt the AI Co-Builder to continue iterating. When you need to go further, the built-in Vibe Coding Block lets you add custom components with zero risk of breaking your app. Then automate workflows and connect your existing 3rd-party tools without leaving the platform.

Unlike AI app builders that rely purely on vibe coding, Softr doesn’t leave you with generated code or simple UI. Every app comes with the core infrastructure business software needs already built in, providing you with authentication, user management, permissions, hosting, and enterprise-grade security out of the box—so it’s ready to share with clients or employees from day one.

And you can see how it all works. Your database is visual and editable, roles and permissions are easy to configure and understand, and every workflow is mapped step by step. You control who sees what, configure it to fit how your business operates, and scale over time—all without deciphering buried code or relying on developers.

## Key features

- **AI Co-Builder**: Describe the tool you want, and Softr’s AI instantly generates the app, database, and business logic—all of which are pre-connected and secure by default.
- **Built-in relational database**: Manage your business data in Softr's native database; create tables with linked records, custom views, and flexible field types. Add AI agents that put your database on autopilot.
- **External data sources**: Connect Softr to your existing data sources, including HubSpot, Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, monday.com, Supabase, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and more.
- **Native and Vibe Coding blocks**: Softr’s native blocks cover your app’s foundation. For custom interfaces and visualizations, use the Vibe Coding Block and add bespoke elements directly to your app.
- **Workflow automation**: Workflow automation is built directly into Softr so you can trigger automations from database and UI actions, or connect to 3rd-party tools.
- **Forms**: Build multi-step forms with conditional logic, store responses in Softr or external data sources, and trigger workflows automatically from every submission.
- **Role-based access control**: Control who sees what with global data restrictions, visibility settings, and granular permissions. Teams can be set up with different views tailored to their workflows.
- **Ask AI**: Add an AI assistant to your apps so users can query your live data, get instant answers, and get help taking action directly in your app.
- **Templates**: Start faster with pre-built templates for common use cases like client portals, CRMs, dashboards, internal tools, and more—then customize everything to fit your workflow.
- **Authentication and user management**: Built-in authentication, user accounts, and secure login flows included in every app.
- **Security features**: Build enterprise-grade apps with confidence. Softr is SOC 2 Type II compliant, supports SSO (SAML, OpenID), and offers advanced security features to keep your business data protected.
- **Progressive Web Apps (PWA)**: Convert apps into PWAs in a few clicks so users can access them on desktop, iOS, or Android.

## Who uses Softr?

Softr is used by over 1 million builders worldwide and 7,000+ organizations—from small businesses to enterprises like Netflix, Google, Stripe, UPS, Clay, MIT, Celonis, and more—to build and run mission-critical business software, including client portals, vendor portals, company intranets, CRMs, project trackers, and more.

Businesses of all sizes—from local small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises—use Softr across industries including professional services, technology, logistics, manufacturing, construction, media, real estate, legal, retail, recruiting, operations, IT, marketing, sales, product, HR, finance, and customer success.

## Use Cases

- [**Portals**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/portals): Build secure, branded portals that give clients, employees, partners, or vendors one place to access the data, documents, and tools they need.
- [**Client Portals**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/client-portal): Share project updates, invoices, files, and communications with clients in a secure, white-labeled hub.
- [**Employee Portals**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/employee-portal): Centralize company resources, policies, tools, and internal workflows in one place for your team.
- [**Partner Portals**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/partner-portal): Create dedicated spaces for partners to track deals, access shared assets, and collaborate on opportunities.
- [**Vendor Portals**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/vendor-portal): Give vendors a self-service hub to manage orders, upload documents, and stay aligned with procurement workflows.
- [**Team Intranets**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/team-intranet): Build internal hubs for company news, resources, documentation, and team collaboration.
- [**Dashboards**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/dashboard): Visualize key metrics, operational data, and reports with live connected data from your business systems.
- [**Customer Relationship Management (CRM)**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/crm): Build a CRM tailored to your sales process, customer data, and account workflows.
- [**Inventory Management**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/inventory-management): Track stock levels, orders, and supply chain operations in a connected inventory system.
- [**Project Management**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/project-management): Manage tasks, timelines, deliverables, and team workflows in a custom project tracker.
- [**Work Order Management**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/work-order-management): Assign, schedule, and track work orders from request through completion.
- [**Property Management**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/property-management): Manage properties, tenants, maintenance requests, documents, and operations in one centralized platform.
- [**Knowledge Bases**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/knowledge-base): Organize SOPs, FAQs, documentation, and internal resources in a searchable knowledge hub.
- [**Membership and Event Management**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/membership-event-management): Manage memberships, registrations, events, and attendee workflows in one connected platform.
- [**Online Communities**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/online-community): Build branded online communities where members can connect, share resources, and engage with one another.
- [**Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/applicant-tracker): Collect, organize, and manage candidate applications and hiring workflows.
- [**Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/erp): Centralize operations, finance, HR, and internal processes in a flexible ERP system.
- [**Learning Management Systems (LMS)**](https://www.softr.io/use-cases/lms): Deliver training, manage courses, and track learner progress in a branded LMS.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Do I need to know how to code to use an AI app builder?**
No. AI app builders are designed for non-technical business operators. You describe what you want in plain language, and the platform generates the app. Softr even includes a database, security guardrails, and user logic automatically.

- **How long does it take to build an app with Softr?**
From prompt to published app, expect 15 to 30 minutes for a functional version. Adding advanced features like Vibe Coding Blocks and custom workflows might bring you to an hour. Compare that to weeks of developer time for a custom-coded alternative.

- **Can I edit my app after it’s been generated?**
You can re-prompt the AI Co-Builder to make changes, or switch to the no-code visual editor to adjust pages, blocks, formatting, and settings without using AI credits.

- **How does Softr compare to other no-code app builders?**
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software without code. It combines the speed and personalization of AI with the guardrails and reliability of no-code. Unlike traditional no-code builders that require users to build everything manually, Softr’s AI Co-Builder generates your app, database, and business logic—already connected, secure, and ready for real users.

- **How does Softr compare to low-code tools?**
Low-code platforms offer flexibility but typically require technical expertise to configure, maintain, and scale. Softr is built for business teams who need powerful software without developers.

- **How does Softr compare to vibe coding tools?**
Vibe coding tools can generate impressive prototypes, demos, and simple apps from a prompt—but they often leave users with raw, untested code that requires debugging, maintenance, and technical oversight. Softr builds on proven no-code infrastructure instead, making apps production-ready from day one.

- **Does Softr integrate with existing data sources and business tools?**
Yes. Softr Databases are the recommended native option because they’re the fastest and most deeply integrated, but Softr also connects to Airtable, Google Sheets, monday.com, HubSpot, and REST APIs.

- **What types of apps can be built with Softr?**
Softr can be used to build client portals, employee portals, vendor portals, CRMs, dashboards, project trackers, inventory systems, knowledge bases, ERPs, LMS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and other internal or customer-facing business software.

- **What types of businesses use Softr?**
Softr is used by over 1 million builders worldwide—from small businesses to enterprises like Netflix, Google, Stripe, UPS, and Clay.

- **How does Softr protect my business data?**
Softr includes enterprise-grade security by default, with built-in authentication, user management, granular permissions, secure hosting, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and SSO support.

- **Can I build AI-powered apps with Softr?**
Yes. Softr lets you build apps with AI and add AI-powered functionality including AI assistants, AI agents, and AI-powered workflows.

- **Can I build an app for free?**
Yes. Softr offers a free plan so you can start building and testing apps at no cost.

- **How do I get started building an app with Softr?**
Describe what you want to build to Softr’s AI Co-Builder, and it will generate your app, database, and business logic instantly.

- **Can I build conditional forms with Softr?**
Yes. Softr includes powerful form-building capabilities with conditional logic, multi-step forms, dynamic fields, workflow triggers, and connected database actions.

- **Can I build apps faster with Softr templates?**
Yes. Softr offers pre-built templates for common business software use cases like portals, CRMs, dashboards, forms, and internal tools.

- **What’s the difference between the AI Co-Builder and the Vibe Coding Block?**
The AI Co-Builder generates and edits standard app structure using Softr’s pre-built components. The Vibe Coding Block is for custom UI that doesn’t exist as a standard block.

## Main Documentation Pages

- [Understanding pages and navigation](https://docs.softr.io/core-concepts-overview/c5VwEbsWtTfPyUZjmEKvfx/pages-and-navigation/49UoDpTpTLLXUVn7JnoHbh)
- [Connecting data sources to Softr](https://docs.softr.io/core-concepts-overview/c5VwEbsWtTfPyUZjmEKvfx/connect-your-data-source/41p6U2eZs6NZ5qZp7iKvnn)
- [Softr native databases](https://docs.softr.io/softr-databases/57RHfyrVrq5xPojyELRnSu/softr-databases-overview/57RHfyrVrnHg4AcFqaAPJ9)
- [Building blocks for Softr apps](https://docs.softr.io/core-concepts-overview/c5VwEbsWtTfPyUZjmEKvfx/visualize-data-with-building-blocks/41p6U2eZs7zgY8zWmFV4eH)
- [User actions](https://docs.softr.io/core-concepts-overview/c5VwEbsWtTfPyUZjmEKvfx/actions-adding-and-editing-data-/41p6U2eZs87asLz6dV5AMy)
- [Ask AI feature for the end users](https://docs.softr.io/actions/ntEfT9zSJk6aY54G6W5KGU/ask-ai/5rdbeytiE5rdc2vqDyfMeU)
- [User authentication](https://docs.softr.io/core-concepts-overview/c5VwEbsWtTfPyUZjmEKvfx/user-authentication/7gJmq6B7syYE3hRoFxLs5J)
- [User groups and permissions](https://docs.softr.io/core-concepts-overview/c5VwEbsWtTfPyUZjmEKvfx/user-groups--permissions/42JZoeYwMqiZYSB8FVGepz)
- [App styling and customization](https://docs.softr.io/core-concepts-overview/c5VwEbsWtTfPyUZjmEKvfx/style-your-app/41p6U2eZs8AZmBW8mHykXA)
- [Publishing an application](https://docs.softr.io/core-concepts-overview/c5VwEbsWtTfPyUZjmEKvfx/publish-your-application/41p6U2eZs7mF8o4UyKai2g)
- [Softr API docs](https://docs.softr.io/softr-api/tTFQ5vSAUozj5MsKixMH8C/api-setup-and-endpoints/j1PrTZxt7pv3iZCnZ5Fp19)

## Contact

- Website: <https://www.softr.io>
- X/Twitter: [@softr_io](https://x.com/softr_io)
- LinkedIn: [Softr](https://www.linkedin.com/company/softr)
- YouTube: [Softr](https://www.youtube.com/c/softr)
- Community: [Softr Community](https://community.softr.io)
- Academy: [Softr Academy](https://academy.softr.io)

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