Softr
Build client portals, dashboards, and internal tools with AI
Overview
Softr lets non-developers build real business applications, client portals, internal dashboards, CRMs, member directories, by describing what they want to an AI assistant and then adjusting the result visually. It comes with its own database so you are not forced to wire up a spreadsheet as a backend, though it still connects to Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, and other data sources if that is where your data already lives. Workflow automation is built in too, so an app can trigger emails, update records, or call other tools without extra glue code.
It is built for small and mid-size businesses that need custom software without an engineering budget, operations teams, agencies building client-facing portals, and founders prototyping an internal tool. The free plan is workable for testing with 10 app users and 5 AI credits, but any real usage pushes you to the $49/month Basic plan fast, and the AI credits on every tier are modest compared to what a busy team will burn through.
Key Features
AI App Builder: Describe the app you need and Softr's AI assistant generates a starting version you can edit visually.
Built-In Database: Softr Database stores and organizes your data without needing a separate spreadsheet tool.
Workflow Automation: Softr Workflows connects your app to other tools and automates repetitive steps.
Template Library: Pre-built designs for client portals, inventory management, and internal tools.
Wide Data Source Support: Connects to Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, Supabase, and more depending on plan.
Enterprise Security: SOC 2 compliance, GDPR readiness, and SSO on higher tiers.
Pricing
Starting price
$49/mo
Free: $0/month. 5 AI credits/month, 10 app users, 5,000 database records, custom domain support.
Basic: $49/month. 10 AI credits/month, 20 app users, 50,000 database records, custom CSS/JS.
Professional: $139/month. 50 AI credits/month, 100 app users, 500,000 database records, advanced data sources.
Business: $269/month. 100 AI credits/month, 500 app users, 1M database records, API access.
Enterprise: Custom pricing. SSO, SOC2 reporting, audit logging, dedicated success manager.
Disclaimer: pricing may change, confirm on Softr's own pricing page before buying.
Pros
No Coding Needed: Real business apps built visually or by AI prompt, not by writing code.
Flexible Data Sources: Works with its own database or plugs into Airtable, Notion, and Supabase.
Enterprise-Ready Security: SOC 2 compliance and SSO available for teams that need it.
Custom Domains On Free: Even the free plan supports a custom domain, unusual for a no-code builder.
Cons
AI Credits Run Out Fast: Even the $139/month Professional plan only includes 50 AI credits a month.
Pricing Climbs Quickly: Business tier at $269/month is a big step up for teams needing more than 100 users.
Complex Logic Gets Hard: Advanced custom logic beyond forms and lists still requires custom CSS/JS workarounds.
Not A Full Dev Replacement: Genuinely custom backend logic still needs an actual developer or the API tier.
What Makes It Unique
AI Assistant Plus Full App Stack: Unlike simple form builders, Softr pairs an AI app generator with a real built-in database and workflow automation, so the output is a working app, not just a UI mockup.
Kay Score
7.2
/ 10
Tool Information
Pricing
$49/mo
Category
Coding & Development
Platform
Web / iOS / Android
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