Softr vs. Bolt
Is Bolt giving you quick prototypes but no production-ready results? Try Softr, the fastest way to build secure business apps.
The #1 Bolt alternative for production-ready apps
Build business apps with built-in databases, workflows, and AI—all easy to maintain and iterate on as your business grows.
Production-ready apps, not fragile scaffolds.
Bolt generates code quickly, but teams get stuck debugging and maintaining it. Softr is built for production-readiness, with a visual builder, structured data, and user management—so non-technical teams can ship real business apps.
AI speed on top of a reliable platform.
Bolt accelerates app setup, but real-world changes often trigger debugging loops. Softr combines AI-powered building with a stable foundation, allowing you to move fast without breaking your app every time you need to iterate.
Predictable pricing without token burn.
Bolt’s token-based billing can become expensive and unpredictable during troubleshooting and iteration. Softr offers flat, transparent pricing, giving teams confidence to build, refine, and scale apps without watching usage meters.
Why businesses are choosing Softr over Bolt
Connected data and backend
Bolt scaffolds apps that depend on external services and custom configuration. Softr includes a built-in relational database and connects to 15+ data sources—so you can build complete, data-connected apps in one platform.
Built-in logins & user management
Bolt’s authentication setups require manual configuration. Softr provides built-in logins and user management, including utility pages—so apps are secure and ready for real users.
Granular access control
Bolt has limited access management, making it difficult to support complex user scenarios. Softr offers custom user groups and granular permissions, making it ideal for client portals and internal tools.
Business-ready vibe coding
Bolt generates application code that requires debugging. Vibe coding in Softr lets you generate custom tools and UIs from a prompt—inside a real app. Vibe-coded blocks connect to live data, follow visibility rules, and include version history.
Advanced forms that power workflows
Bolt can generate form UIs, but logic and automation require additional development. Softr supports conditional, multi-step forms, and workflows triggered by form submissions in your app.
Predictable pricing that scales
Bolt’s token-based pricing can spike during iteration and debugging. Softr’s flat, transparent pricing is designed for ongoing building, so teams can add users, refine layouts, and edit apps without surprise costs.
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See how Softr compares to Bolt
Deciding between Bolt and Softr? With Softr, you get vibe coding with more control—and production-ready apps for your business.
Functionalities | Softr | Bolt |
|---|---|---|
Core focus | Full-stack AI app builder with native databases and workflows | Prompt-driven code and app generation |
Vibe coding | Prompt-based app and UI generation (connected to data, CRUD actions) | AI-generated code and app scaffolding |
Data flexibility | Native databases, plus build on top of 15+ external data sources | Managed backend required; external databases via API setup |
Database model | First-class relational databases you build and query directly | Data handled via generated code and external services |
Design flexibility | Fully customizable layouts & branding | Depends on generated scaffolds |
Permissions & access | Custom user groups, granular permissions, and global data restrictions | Limited native permission controls |
External users | Supports secure access for external users | Requires custom implementation |
Forms | Multi-step forms with conditional logic | Basic generated forms with limited logic |
Workflow automation | Built-in workflows (includes app UI triggers) | Workflows defined in generated code |
AI Agents | AI Agents for databases and workflows | AI used for app generation only |
Mobile experience | Strong responsive layouts and PWA support | Mobile experience depends on generated code |
Pricing model | Pricing with clear usage limits | Token-based pricing |
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.
