Build an online community forum, without code
Start conversations in a dedicated space that can stand on its own or integrate into your portal or website.




Works with your data, no migration required
Turn your existing data into the backbone of your community forum—no starting from scratch. Softr has built-in databases, or you can connect to 15+ data sources to power your app.
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
Connect with your existing tools, including Make and Zapier, to seamlessly automate workflows and notifications.
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 works with 14+ data sources, including Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, HubSpot, monday.com, ClickUp, SQL data sources, and more—or you can bring existing data into Softr Databases via CSV import or a public API. You can also combine sources to display different data sets across your app.
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.
Not at all. Softr is designed for non-technical teams. You can launch your online community quickly using drag-and-drop blocks, and update content at any time—no developer required.



















