Softr evolves into a full-stack platform

Mariam Hakobyan
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Mar 10, 2025
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When we launched Softr in August of 2020, we had a simple vision: empower anyone to create software, without code.

Looking back 4 years later, it's amazing to see how far we've come. From a simple interface builder to a platform used by 700,000+ builders to create custom portals, internal tools, CRMs, dashboards, and more— without writing a single line of code.

But numbers only tell part of the story.

The real learning came from you— our customers. Through countless conversations, support calls, and deep dives into your daily challenges, we discovered something important.

  • Most businesses are still running on a patchwork of spreadsheets and manual processes.
  • Even large companies with IT departments struggle to build tools that fit their specific needs.
  • The solution isn't more off-the-shelf software - it's enabling teams to build exactly what they need.

That understanding shaped everything we did in 2024.

How Softr evolved in 2024

In 2024, everything revolved around making Softr more flexible and powerful.

Data-agnostic platform

After launching with Airtable, we heard one message loud and clear: “We need more data connections.”

We listened.

Now Softr connects natively to:

  • Spreadsheet favorites like Airtable, Google Sheets, and SmartSuite,
  • Business tools like HubSpot, Notion, and monday.com,
  • Data warehouses like BigQuery,
  • SQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Xano, and Supabase,
  • And more being added regularly.

And with our new REST API connector, you can connect virtually to any data source. No more copying data or building complex workarounds. Build directly on top of the data you already use, wherever it lives.

Faster, more powerful app creation

We've also made app building faster and more powerful:

  • Generate from your data: Turn your existing spreadsheets and databases into fully functional apps instantly.
  • Add smart logic: Create personalized experiences with conditional forms, and setup a granular permissions system to control who can do what in the app.
  • AI-powered speed: Go from idea to execution in minutes. From building entire apps to generating copy and images, AI helps you get there faster.

How businesses are transforming with Softr

Global innovators like Google, Make, Clay, Hulk, and MIT, as well as thousands of SMBs around the world, leverage Softr to build apps that solve mission-critical workflows in record time, including client and vendor portals, internal tools, dashboards, CRMs, and more.

  • Designity built a client and creative portal to manage 500+ users and streamline 8+ workflows—keeping projects on track.
  • Torigen Pharmaceuticals automated manual processes with a custom client portal, saving hours of admin work every day.
  • MIT replaced a $100K custom-coded app with a Softr-built maker portal serving 2,800+ students—built by one person in just three months.
  • Urban’s Group replaced legacy systems with a custom ERP, automating workflows and boosting team productivity by 25%.
  • Hulk USA built an internal intranet with single sign-on, centralizing tools and simplifying team collaboration as they scale.

A new milestone

Reimagined app-building experience

Building powerful apps isn’t just about what they can do—it’s about how they look and feel.

We wanted to make sure every app built on Softr looks sleek by default. No crash courses in UX or endless tweaking required. So you can focus on what really matters: building the right tool for your team.

Here’s what’s new:

  • Modern building blocks: Redesigned from the ground up to work with your data beautifully. Flexible enough to adapt to how your users work.
  • New user management and app navigation experience
    • Now, Softr abstracts away the most tedious and complex parts of your app-building - authentication and user management - offering a flexible yet easily configurable system that works out of the box.
    • We have also optimized the improved navigation menu to serve the internal tool and portal needs perfectly. They are sleek, flexible and customizable for different user groups.

Bold brand and website refresh

A lot has changed since we started Softr.

Over the past year, we’ve grown in ways we couldn’t have imagined. And it only felt right for our brand and website to evolve with us.

This isn’t just a new look—it’s a reflection of how our platform has evolved— alongside our customers.

Our goal has always been to make building business apps simple, powerful, and intuitive. That philosophy shaped every decision behind our brand evolution.

  • Simplicity at the core: Building powerful tools should feel effortless. Our new look keeps things clean and intuitive—so the focus stays on what matters: the apps you’re building.
  • Function meets flexibility – Just like the apps you build with Softr, our new design balances structure with adaptability. It’s modern, but never rigid.
  • Inspired by you: Our colorful, vibrant colors are inspired by you – builders from all walk of like who need to build unique and professional looking apps

With this latest evolution, building sleek, powerful applications is easier than ever. Now, our brand reflects that too. We’ve also updated all our templates to reflect the new look and feel—so everything you build feels modern and polished right out of the box.

The world needs ever more software, and no amount of out-the-box SaaS products is going to address the ever-growing list of specific use cases and needs that businesses of all sizes experience.  Today, the combination of AI and no-code is putting unprecedented powers in the hands of any user, whether technical or not, to build quickly and effectively exactly the solution that their business needs”, said Matt Turck, Partner at FirstMark and board member at Softr.  

Since we invested, Sofr has shown a very rare combination of strong ambition, excellent customer traction, relentless product shipping velocity and very low cash burn.  With today’s launch, the company cements its leading position in its category, proving once again that world-class companies can be built anywhere”.

What’s next for Softr? We’re going full-stack.

Today’s launch is a major milestone for Softr—but we’re just getting started.

Softr is set to redefine its platform and the no-code space with its next major leap: Workflows and Tables launching in 2025 —unlocking full-stack app-building capabilities. These updates will eliminate the need for third-party workflow automation tools and external databases, allowing businesses to build, automate, and manage their data—all within Softr’s ecosystem.Since launching our AI App Generator, we’ve seen how AI can help you build more easily and quickly. Well, that was just the beginning.

Next up, AI will help you:

  • automate your workflows,
  • surface insights from your data,
  • optimize your processes automatically.

Our vision has stayed consistent over the years - “Empowering billions of knowledge workers to create software. Without code.” And this is just the tip of the iceberg. We’re thinking big, and 2025 will be bigger than ever!

Want a first look? Join us on Feb 27th for an exclusive preview of what’s coming next in Softr.

Learn more about our launch in this TechCrunch article.

What is Softr
Softr is the easiest way to turn your data into powerful business apps—no code required. Connect to your spreadsheet or database, customize layout and logic, and share with your team or clients.

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Mariam Hakobyan

Mariam is the co-founder and CEO of Softr.

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