Softr vs. Replit
Is Replit too developer-heavy for your team? Try Softr, the easiest way to build secure business apps without code.
The #1 Replit 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.
A true no-code platform, not a developer IDE.
Replit is built for developers to write, debug, and maintain code in a browser. Softr is a visual, AI-powered platform designed for non-technical teams, so you can build complete business apps without touching code.
Built for real business apps, not just coded projects.
Replit generates UI screens but relies on developers to build and maintain the backend. Softr includes 15+ data integrations and a built-in database, so you can build full-stack apps with with full control over your data.
Predictable pricing without per-user costs.
Replit’s per-user business pricing and AI compute costs can be difficult to forecast. Softr offers flat, transparent pricing—so teams can build, iterate, and scale apps without worrying about unpredictable costs as they scale.
Why businesses are choosing Softr over Replit
Made for operators, not developers
Replit is optimized for people who write and maintain code. Softr is designed for business and ops teams, with a visual builder and data-connected blocks that require no coding, debugging, or dev assistance.
Faster to build and maintain
Apps built in Replit require developers to update code and manage deployments over time. Softr lets non-technical teams change logic and design, automate workflows, and iterate without technical bottlenecks.
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Connected data and backend built in
Replit includes an SQL database, but it's tightly coupled to its environment. Softr provides a native relational database and connects to 15+ data sources, so apps work smoothly with existing systems.
Built-in authentication
Replit offers developer-oriented auth tools that require technical setup. Softr includes built-in user authentication, SSO, magic links, and SOC 2-compliant security—all managed through a no-code interface.
Easy-to-manage permissions
Replit supports basic team roles, but complex access control requires custom code. Softr lets you set custom user groups and granular permissions at all levels—ideal for internal teams, clients, and partners.
Business-ready vibe coding
Replit’s AI helps developers generate or modify code. Vibe coding in Softr lets teams generate custom UI components from a prompt—inside a real app. Vibe-coded blocks connect to live data, respect visibility rules, and include version history.
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See how Softr compares to Replit
Deciding between Replit and Softr? With Softr, you get vibe coding without the dev overhead—and production-ready apps your whole team can run.
Functionalities | Softr | Replit |
|---|---|---|
Core focus | Full-stack AI app builder with native databases and workflows | Developer IDE with AI code generation |
Vibe coding | Prompt-based app and UI generation (connected to data) | AI-assisted code generation |
Data flexibility | Native databases, plus build on top of 15+ external data sources | Built-in databases accessed through code |
Database scale | 500K–1M per workspace (plan-based) | Depends on database and implementation |
Design flexibility | Fully customizable layouts & branding without code | Flexible but requires code |
Permissions & access | Custom user groups, granular permissions, and global data restrictions | Basic org-level roles (not app-level permissions) |
External users | Supports secure access for external users | Internal users only |
Forms | Multi-step forms with conditional logic | Custom-coded forms |
Workflow automation | Built-in workflows (includes app UI triggers) | Workflows require manual coding |
AI Agents | AI Agents for databases and workflows | AI focused on code assistance |
Mobile experience | Strong responsive layouts and PWA | Requires manual responsive coding |
Pricing model | No per-seat pricing on paid plans | Per-user pricing for team plans |
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.
