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Softr

No-code builder for client portals, internal tools and dashboards on top of data in Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, its own database or SQL sources.

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Where it fits

AI App Builders · No-code app builderClient portals, internal tools and simple CRMs built visually on top of data you already keep in Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion or a database.Trade-off: Apps run only on Softr, and pricing tiers limit users and which data sources you can connect.

How Softr itself is built

2 tools, from its own code, website and Product Hunt page.

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Who uses it

26 makers' products, each linked to the source that shows it.

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EasyFillerAutomatically fill forms with one click

“Thanks to Softer I was able to create the EasyFiller landing page in a matter of an hour. It certainly made my job easier than ever.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
VenturFunding Ecosystem For Impact-Driven Tech Startups 🚀

“Softr enabled us to quickly iterate and launch using no-code solutions. It brought our database to life efficiently, letting us focus on connecting founders with investors.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
OpenVC16,000+ VC firms by thesis. Radically free and open. 🚀

“Softr is the perfect front-end builder for no-coders like me. It's simple yet extrenely powerful: signup, payment, directories, etc. So many possibilities, and they keep adding great features every month.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
OverlapPersonalized email intros to grow your network

“This product is by far one of the most amazing I've used and I can't thank them enough for building it. Overlap sits on top of Softr and the whole website viewing and login are powered by it. Great customer support.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗
AdBacklogCampaign management tool for digital marketers

“I used Softr to build a no-code app. It’s incredibly user-friendly and allowed me to launch quickly without a developer. I especially liked how easy it was to connect to external data sources like Airtable and manage content visually. Tip: Great for building portals, MVPs, and internal tools fast. Alternative considered: Bubble – but it was more complex to set up.”

AI App BuildersMaker says so · source ↗

What makers say

6 makers on why they use Softr, in their own words on Product Hunt.

I used Softr to build a no-code app. It’s incredibly user-friendly and allowed me to launch quickly without a developer. I especially liked how easy it was to connect to external data sources like Airtable and manage content visually. Tip: Great for building portals, MVPs, and internal tools fast. Alternative considered: Bubble – but it was more complex to set up.
AdBacklogSep 2026 ↗
I used Softr to build a no-code app. It’s incredibly user-friendly and allowed me to launch quickly without a developer. I especially liked how easy it was to connect to external data sources like Airtable and manage content visually. Tip: Great for building portals, MVPs, and internal tools fast. Alternative considered: Bubble – but it was more complex to set up.
AdBacklogJun 2025 ↗
This product is by far one of the most amazing I've used and I can't thank them enough for building it. Overlap sits on top of Softr and the whole website viewing and login are powered by it. Great customer support.
OverlapSep 2026 ↗
Softr is the perfect front-end builder for no-coders like me. It's simple yet extrenely powerful: signup, payment, directories, etc. So many possibilities, and they keep adding great features every month.
OpenVCSep 2026 ↗
Softr enabled us to quickly iterate and launch using no-code solutions. It brought our database to life efficiently, letting us focus on connecting founders with investors.
VenturSep 2026 ↗

Loved and watch-outs

Themes that recur in makers' words and Hacker News comments, each linked to what it summarises, with how Product Hunt tags its reviews.

On Product Hunt 4.7★ · 68 reviews
no-code platform 37user-friendly 29fast development 22excellent customer support 17integration with Airtable 15free tier 8integration with Google Sheets 8pre-built templates 7SEO optimization tools 2
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On Product Hunt, people weigh it against: Lovable, Bubble, Base44.

Questions makers ask about Softr

Is Softr free?

Yes — there is a free tier a small product can run on; paid use starts at $19/mo (billed yearly). source ↗

Is Softr open source or self-hostable?

Not open source, and hosted only.

Can AI coding agents work with Softr?

It serves an llms.txt docs index.

Who uses Softr?

26 makers' products we track, each with a source. source ↗