Softr Free
A friendlier portal and dashboard builder with real users, forms, record actions, workflows, and a free published app.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Hosted (their cloud)
- Platforms
- webthey host it
- Installation
- Hosted signup in Softr Studio
- Operational Setup
- No software install; the first hurdle is choosing and authenticating a data source, then mapping its fields and permissions
- Where Your Data Lives
- App definitions and any Softr Database records live in Softr's cloud; connected-source records remain in the external source, with Softr proxying requests and caching data for up to 24 hours; table blocks can export CSV or XLSX
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Softr is stronger at portals and websites than mobile-style operational apps, so Glide's touch interactions and phone-first workflow are noticeably weaker.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $109/mo ($1,308/yr) in subscriptions
Softr Free FAQ
Common questions
Is Softr Free free and open source?+
Softr Free is a free tool that runs on hosted. A friendlier portal and dashboard builder with real users, forms, record actions, workflows, and a free published app.
What paid software does Softr Free replace?+
Softr Free serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Glide, Knack, Softr, saving up to $109/month ($1,308/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Softr Free?+
Installation: Hosted signup in Softr Studio. Setup notes: No software install; the first hurdle is choosing and authenticating a data source, then mapping its fields and permissions
What is the catch or trade-off with Softr Free?+
Softr is stronger at portals and websites than mobile-style operational apps, so Glide's touch interactions and phone-first workflow are noticeably weaker.