Why choose Softr over Glide?

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800,000+ companies rely on Softr to build client portals and internal tools β€” no code required. People choose Softr over Glide for an easier building experience, deeper data source integrations, flexible design, and more advanced user access control.

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"I had already tried other tools, so when I started using Softr, it was clear immediately that the capabilities were beyond what I found elsewhere."

Yohei Nakajima, General Partner, Untapped Capital

9 reasons to choose Softr over Glide

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1. Deeper data source integrations

Softr has deeper native data source integrations than Glide, allowing you to build more complex logic on top of existing databases and spreadsheets. Connect to multiple Airtable bases in one app, or connect multiple data sources (e.g. Airtable + HubSpot + Google Sheets) and easily map them to Softr's dynamic building blocks.

2. A built-in database with higher record limits

Prefer not to use external data sources? Softr Databases let you store, organize, and manage your data directly in Softr β€” powering your business operations and full-stack apps in one place. With higher record limits than Glide Tables (200,000 records per database in Softr’s Business Plan vs. 100,000 in Glide’s), you can scale with confidence.

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3. More customizable design

With Softr, you can use a wide range of modern building blocks to create powerful apps quickly, then customize the design and the layout to your liking. Glide’s customization options are limited, meaning apps can end up looking similar. Softr is also easier to use!

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4. More value for similar pricing

Softr's generous free plan makes it easy to get started. When you’re ready to upgrade, Softr’s paid plans include a higher number of app users and record limits. Glide also limits "updates" if you're connected to external data sources, making pricing more unpredictable.

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5. Visibility rules are security rules in Softr

Visibility settings are implemented on the server side in Softr, so rules will assume the data isn’t surfaced to the UI or exposed when hacked. Glide’s visibility settings are implemented on the client side, making your data more vulnerable to those who are tech-savvy enough to expose it. Softr is also SOC 2-verified, GDPR-compliant, and secure at its core.

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6. More flexible permissions

Softr defines user groups and permissions in a flexible way, letting you create your own custom definitions using AND/OR statements, and any of your database and user information. Plus, Softr's Global Data Restrictions allow you to define app-level restrictions to ensure restricted data (records or fields) cannot be viewed, updated, or deleted in your app.

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7. Designed for building internal and external apps

While Glide's top use cases focus on internal tools, Softr is great for both internal tools and external-facing apps and pages. A great example would be a real estate portal that has different access levels for external users (customers) and internal users (real estate agents).

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8. Advanced conditional forms

Softr’s built-in conditional forms are more powerful than Glide’s, letting you create: - Multi-step forms - Logic between sections and questions (to make them more customizable to your workflows) Send form submissions directly to your application’s data source, or trigger automations using tools like Zapier and Make.

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9. Awesome chat support for all plans (even free!)

Softr is known for its fast and direct chat support on all plans (including free!). It also has one of the most passionate communities out there, with 800K+ users building apps, and many of them offering help in SoftrΚΌs community forum.
Don't have time to build your app? We have a team of Softr Experts ready to jump in and create a solution that meets your needs.

Why else do people choose Softr over Glide?

More data source integrations

Along with built-in databases, Softr gives you a wider range of native data source integrations than Glide, including HubSpot, BigQuery, monday.com, Notion, ClickUp, and more.

More templates

Choose from 90+ professionally designed, Softr-built templates for all types of use cases, from client portal to inventory tracker to ERP system. Form and database templates, too!

Richer user authentication

Softr makes user management easy with multiple user sign-in methods, including email, magic link, and Google. It also has an OpenID integration, in addition to SAML SSO.

Compare features: Softr vs Glide

 

Pricing
FREE to start (including custom domain)
FREE to start
External & Internal apps
Unlimited applications
Unlimited applications
Advanced authentication options (SSO, Google Sign-in, Magic Links, and more)

only email/pass and Google Sign-in

Mobile apps
Turn web app into a mobile app

you have to build a new mobile app

Design flexibility & customization
Advanced control of the design
Responsive design (web, tablet, mobile)
Data sources
Airtable
Google Sheets
Rest APIs
Excel
Real-time data retrieval and update
Advanced Building Blocks
Chart blocks (Bar, Line, Area, Scatter, Pie, Donut, Rose, Stacked)

limited

Organizational Chart block
Permission and access control levels
User Groups with advanced AND and OR conditions
Field level Create/Read/Update/Delete permissions
Record level Create/Read/Update/Delete permissions
Page & block level visibility rules (per user group)
Integrations
30+
3
Zapier & Make native integrations
Native Stripe payments (one-off and subscription)
Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Hotjar, etc.

30+

only 4

Support
Community
Video tutorials
Livechat (for all)
Training & onboarding
Paid plan
Paid plan

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Migrate your app to Softr

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Frequently asked questions

Absolutely! You can connect your custom domain on the platform in all paid plans.

You can cancel your subscription anytime in your account. Once the subscription is cancelled, you will not be charged next month. You will continue to have access to your account until your current subscription expires.

Yes, you can capture and collect emails either through MailChimp integration, or forward them to your admin email.

Softr is great for building portals (for clients, vendors, members and more) and internal tools like inventory trackers, ERP systems, CRMs, intranets, knowledge bases, and more.

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