Softr

Softr is a no-code application builder by Softr Platforms GmbH that turns spreadsheets and databases into shippable business apps. Non-technical founders, ops leads, and agencies use it to launch client portals, internal tools, and CRMs in hours, not weeks, with the AI Co-Builder doing the first 80 percent of the build from a plain-English prompt.

What Softr does:

• •AI Co-Builder describe an app idea in plain English and Softr generates the layout, page structure, and data bindings; useful for non-technical founders who need a working v1 before refining details.
• •Native data source integrations direct connectors for Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, SmartSuite, Xano, Coda, HubSpot, Monday.com, and SQL databases, with two-way sync so the app always reflects current data.
• •Pre-built app templates starter blocks for client portals, member directories, inventory trackers, internal dashboards, and CRMs that map to common SMB workflows.
• •Role-based access control granular permissions per page, block, and record, so a single app can serve admins, employees, and external clients with different views.
• •REST API a public REST API on paid plans for custom integrations, automation, and data syncing with external services; supports CRUD on app data and is documented at docs.softr.io.
• •MCP support via Zapier and viaSocket although Softr does not ship a native MCP server, it exposes thousands of actions through Zapier MCP and viaSocket MCP, so AI agents like Claude Code or Cursor can read and write Softr data through standard MCP tool calls.
• •PWA mobile apps the 2026 PWA builder turns any Softr app into an installable mobile experience without App Store submission, useful for staff portals and client-side deployments.
• •Workflow automations visual logic for triggers, actions, and approvals, included on every plan with monthly action allowances per tier.
• •Custom domains and white-labeling on Basic and above, the app runs on a custom domain with no Softr branding, suitable for client-facing production deployments.
• •Browser extension a Chrome extension for previewing and managing Softr apps directly from the browser toolbar, helpful when iterating on design and content quickly.

Pricing:

• •Free $0/mo: 10 app users, 5,000 database records, 500 workflow actions, 5 included AI credits, all native data integrations.
• •Basic $49/mo: 20 app users, 50,000 records, 2,500 workflow actions, 10 AI credits, custom domain, no Softr branding.
• •Professional $139/mo: 100 app users, 500,000 records, 10,000 workflow actions, 50 AI credits, advanced permissions, REST API access.
• •Business $269/mo: 500 app users, 1M records, 25,000 workflow actions, 100 AI credits, SAML SSO, team collaboration features.
• •Enterprise custom pricing /mo: dedicated infrastructure, SLA guarantees, audit logging, dedicated success manager, custom security review.

Limitations:

• •No native iOS or Android publishing Softr ships PWA-style mobile apps, not App Store or Google Play binaries, which limits push notifications and native device integrations.
• •Complex logic eventually hits a ceiling multi-step workflows, deep conditional logic, and complex data transformations work for SMB use cases but get clunky beyond that, where Bubble or Retool fit better.
• •API is functional, not advanced the REST API covers standard CRUD but lacks webhook management and batch operations, so high-volume integration work needs middleware.
• •MCP is third-party, not native AI-agent integrations rely on Zapier MCP or viaSocket MCP, which adds a hop and a separate subscription if you need agent-driven Softr workflows at scale.