Build an online community forum with AI
Start conversations in a dedicated space that can stand on its own or integrate into your portal or website. No code required.




One place for all your data — built-in or connected
Softr's AI Co-Builder generates a database when it builds your app, or you can connect to 17+ data sources with 2-way sync. Whether you have existing data or are building from scratch, you're covered.
User accounts
Use conditional forms to register new community members and gather relevant info.
Discussion threads
Create discussions organized by category, project, or user type, and enable commenting and reactions.
User directory
Create rich community member profiles that are easy to view and search.
Event or session signups
Make it easy for community members to book spots for live events, workshops, or coaching calls.
Invoices and payments
Monetizing your community? Share invoices and collect member dues or event fees through Stripe or PayPal.
Feedback forms
Use built-in forms to gather feedback about the community, content, events, and more.
A community hub that's easy to grow
Design pages, courses, and content the way you want and make them easy to access.
Branding
Deliver a professional community experience that reflects the look and feel of your brand.
Works on any device
Turn your community site into a downloadable mobile app in one click with Softr’s PWA feature—no extra design work needed.
Automations
Use Softr Workflows to automate processes across your app—or connect to Make, Zapier, n8n and more.
User groups
Create custom user groups to provide different views and access levels for members and admins.
Advanced permissions
Control who can view, edit, or manage content—down to the individual block or section.
Security
Protect member information from security threats. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations.
Extend beyond an online community
Add event apps, custom portals, and more—all in the same system, without extra tools or subscription costs.
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
A community forum is a private or public digital space where members connect, collaborate, and share resources around a common goal, identity, or interest. Communities can be focused on professional learning, shared hobbies, customer education, alumni groups, peer support, or member engagement—and are often organized around user roles, events, or gated content.
Community software gives you structure and control. Instead of relying on Slack, Google Docs, or scattered links, a dedicated portal provides a branded, organized environment where members can log in, see what’s relevant to them, and engage more meaningfully. It also gives you tools to scale access, control visibility, and collect feedback or content from members.
Softr makes it easy to build and manage a fully branded community app without writing code. You can start with our community forum template or design a custom layout with Lists, Tables, Forms, Calendars, and more—then add logic to show or hide content based on user roles or membership levels. It's perfect for operators, marketers, and community managers who want control over the experience but don't want to build a custom-coded site.
You can include member directories, resource hubs, comment and discussion threads, event sign-ups, onboarding forms, private groups, content submission forms, and more.
Many communities also use filters, tags, and permissions to personalize content for each cohort or role. Softr supports login, custom dashboards, and conditional logic to tailor the experience for different users.
Softr's AI Co-Builder generates a Softr database schema when it builds your online community app, so if you're starting from scratch, your data structure is ready to go. You can add or import data directly, no migration needed. If you already have data elsewhere, Softr connects to 17+ sources including Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Notion, MySQL, PostgreSQL, monday.com, ClickUp, and more — or connect any system through the REST API connector. Either way, your online community stays in sync with your data in real time.
Yes. You can define user groups (e.g. new members, paying members, moderators) and set visibility rules for every block or page. That way, each person sees only what’s relevant to them—whether it’s a tailored dashboard, cohort-specific content, or role-based tasks.
Absolutely. You can fully customize the layout, navigation, colors, fonts, and logo. Add a custom domain, and design a mobile-friendly interface that feels like an extension of your brand or organization.
Yes. Softr supports secure authentication, encrypted data, and granular permission controls. You can limit access at the page or block level and manage users safely across multiple groups. Softr also follows GDPR-aligned practices for data protection and privacy.
Yes. With Softr's AI Co-Builder, you can describe what you need and get a custom online community back — database, logic, and UI included — without writing a single line of code. Softr creates a data schema for you where you can easily add or import your own data or connect to existing tools. After the AI Co-Builder generates your app, you can customize pages (through prompting or visual editing), refine users and permissions, tweak styling, and automate with Softr Workflows — all without a developer.
Building a custom online community doesn't require coding from scratch or buying vertical software. Today, you can create a fully functional online community with Softr's AI Co-Builder — no coding required. Here's how it works: Generate your app from a prompt — Describe what you need and the AI Co-Builder generates a fully functional app — database, business logic, and utility pages (like login, password reset, and account settings) already included. Refine to your needs — Switch between prompting and visual editing to customize logic, control who sees and edits what, add features, and scale as your business evolves — all on your own, no developers needed. Customize branding — Add your logo, colors, and domain so the online community reflects your brand. Add workflow automation — Use Softr Workflows to automate tasks like sending reminders, issuing certificates, or notifying instructors. You can also add Softr Forms to collect info and trigger workflows. Launch and iterate — Publish in minutes, then update or expand your online community as your needs and workflows expand.
Most online community tools are either too rigid, too expensive, or fall apart the moment real users and real data are involved. Softr is different because it's built for actual business use from day one. Describe what you need, and the AI Co-Builder generates a fully functional app — database, logic, and UI already connected. No generated code to debug, no developer needed to make it production-ready. From there, you stay in control: customize through prompting or visual editing, manage data in Softr Databases or connect to existing tools, set up role-based permissions, and automate processes with Softr Workflows. As your company grows, your app grows with it — without starting over or calling in a developer.
Build an online community with AI, fast
Build and launch your first app in under 30 minutes.



















