

Why creators love Softr
Creators use Softr to build custom apps and member platforms on top of their existing data—without hiring developers.

Build and launch fast, no devs required
Use drag-and-drop building blocks to go from database to live app in hours. You can test an idea, iterate quickly, and grow at your own pace.

Use the tools you already know
Build apps on top of your existing spreadsheets and databases, including Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Notion, and more—no migration or complex setup.

Grow your idea without a dev budget
Softr gives creators the power to launch and monetize without upfront investment in developers or expensive tools, so you can focus on your content and audience.
Bring your data and tools together in real time
Connect to any data source with 15+ native integrations, including Airtable, HubSpot, Notion, Google Sheets, and more—or use Softr’s built-in databases to manage your data and power your apps.
How creators use Softr
Launch member-based products
Build sites where people can log in, access exclusive content, and explore curated experiences—all fully branded and mobile-ready.

Membership sites
Share content, events, and resources behind a secure login, and control who gets access to what.
Online course hubs
Organize learning paths, modules, and lesson materials in one place, and accept payments with Stripe or PayPal.
Community forums
Publish public forums for discussion, or create private communities where only invited members can participate.
Monetize your services and content
Create two-sided platforms that bring together freelancers, clients, or curated directories—and use built-in forms or gated blocks to manage submissions and payments.

2-sided marketplaces
Create marketplaces for freelancers, services, jobs, and more, where users can easily browse and get matched.
Paywalled content
Control free and paid access to files, tutorials, and premium assets, and accept payments.
Property sites
Build property management or rental sites that reduce manual work and let you focus providing great experiences.
Curate and share your knowledge
Package your insights and research into beautiful, searchable directories or tools that your audience will love.

Resource directories
Build a custom, branded directories to share resources publicly or behind a login.
Template libraries
Share your own designs, checklists, or assets in one secure, easy-to-manage place.
Public websites and landing pages
Consolidate your most important metrics into one dashboard with chart blocks or embeds from other reporting tools.
Build professional apps that scale with you
Branding
Create sleek and modern apps that impress your users. Customize to reflect the look and feel of your brand.
Works on any device
Turn your tools into downloadable mobile apps with Softr’s PWA—no extra design work needed.
Automations
Streamline request approvals, notifications, and asset sharing with automated workflows using Zapier and Make.
Advanced permissions
Customize who sees what, and which actions they can take, at even the most granular level.
Embeds & reporting
Embed external data from other tools, so users can see what they need without logging into other systems.
Security
Keep your data safe. Softr is compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations, ensuring secure access to information.
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.












Frequently asked questions
Softr is the easiest way to turn your data into modern business apps — no coding or design skills required. Connect to your spreadsheet or database, customize layout and logic, and share with your end users. For creators, that means you can launch member sites, marketplaces, courses, directories, and more.
Creators used to have to know how to code to build the apps they envisioned. With Softr, you can go from idea to live product in hours:
- Connect your data: Start by choosing where your content, members, or listings will live. With Softr, you can build on top of tools you already use, such as Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, SQL, HubSpot, and more. Or, create and manage records directly in Softr Databases.
- Set up users and permissions: Define roles for members, customers, and admins. Control who can view, access, or paywall content with secure logins and role-based permissions.
- Build your pages: Use drag-and-drop blocks to create member dashboards, marketplaces, online course hubs, or resource directories. Customize layouts and restrict access so each audience only sees what’s relevant to them.
- Customize your app: Add your logo, colors, and layouts so your site looks professional and fully branded.
- Add automations: Trigger alerts, notifications, or updates automatically. For example, send welcome emails to new members, update directories when listings are added, or notify learners when new course content goes live.
- Publish and iterate: Get your app live in hours, then expand or refine it as your community grows — no developers needed.
Creators can connect Softr to a wide range of data sources:
- Spreadsheets: Airtable, Google Sheets
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Supabase, MariaDB
- Business tools: HubSpot, Notion, ClickUp, Coda, monday.com
- APIs: REST API or custom integrations
- Softr Databases: Manage your data directly inside Softr
This makes it easy to organize members, content, payments, and community data in one place.
Many no-code or low-code platforms have a learning curve. Softr is easy to learn and build with, but powerful enough to customize.
- Connects to 15+ data sources, so you can build on top of your existing data or use Softr's built-in databases to power your apps
- Lets you create custom workflows for memberships, courses, and marketplaces
- Provides granular permissions for members, admins, or paid tiers
- Scales as you grow — from a small course site to a full two-sided marketplace
- Includes plenty of educational resources and community support
Yes! Softr’s Ask AI feature works directly with live data in your app. You can ask questions like:
- “Which members haven’t logged in this month?”
- “Summarize the most popular resources in my directory.”
- “Show me all new course enrollments by week.”
Yes! We have a template library with marketplaces, course hubs, and directories. You’ll also find help docs, tutorials, and live chat support to guide your build.
Want someone to help you build your app? We also have an expert program.
Yes, Softr offers a forever free plan with key features and a 30-day free trial on all paid plans — so you can test your idea before scaling it.


















