Softr
vs.
Jet Admin

Softr vs. Jet Admin

Hitting limits with Jet Admin? Try Softr, the fastest way to build scalable portals and apps without code.

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Why Softr

The #1 Jet Admin alternative for business apps

Build scalable, full-stack apps on real business data—with predictable pricing and full control as you grow.

A more flexible, full-stack app builder.

Jet Admin is built for internal admin panels and CRUD-style dashboards. Softr is a full-stack platform that lets you build custom business apps—including client portals, CRMs, and full operational tools.

Designed for real app experiences.

Jet Admin excels at managing data internally, with limited support for external users. Softr gives you flexible layouts, navigation, UI blocks, and branding controls, making it easier to build polished, user-friendly apps.

Predictable pricing without per-user costs.

Jet Admin charges per user, which can add up quickly as access expands. Softr offers flat pricing with generous user and record limits. And with databases and workflows built in, it's designed to prevent tool sprawl.

Benefits

Why businesses choose Softr over Jet Admin

Better-looking apps, less effort

Jet Admin interfaces are optimized for internal use. Softr provides more flexible layouts, white-labeling, and branding controls that let you create more polished user experiences.

Custom portal built with Softr

Granular access control

Jet Admin permissions are limited. Softr supports role-based access with granular permissions, conditional filters, and global data restrictions—making it easier to precisely control what users can see and do.

Granular permissions in Softr

Deeper native data source integrations

Jet Admin connects to databases and APIs. Softr offers deeper native integrations with Airtable, HubSpot, Google Sheets, Notion, SQL, and more—making it easier to build apps on top of existing business systems.

Softr's data source integrations

Built-in workflow automation

Jet Admin focuses on data management rather than orchestration. Softr includes native workflows triggered by user actions—like in-app form submissions or button clicks—making your apps more powerful.

Softr Workflows includes a visual builder with branching logic

More collaboration features

Jet Admin is designed around admins managing data. Softr supports collaboration features like comments, @mentions, and shared views, making it easier for teams and clients to work together inside the same app.

Vibe coding and AI to build faster

Vibe coding in Softr lets you generate custom tools and UIs from a prompt. Vibe-coded blocks connect to live data, support CRUD actions, follow visibility rules, and include version history.

Vibe coding in Softr
How It Works

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.

“We thought we'd need developers, a product manager, and UX designers before launching a new project management system. With Softr, we built it ourselves in weeks.”
Natalie Neumann
COO, Designity

Frequently asked questions

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