Track gear, manage checkouts, and log repairs in an AI-powered system built with AI to fit your media team's production workflow.




Customize an inventory setup with the exact scanning and tracking views your crew needs. Add features as production evolves—no code needed.






Connect equipment lists, rental spreadsheets, and maintenance logs with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. One source of truth for your production asset.
Give each crew member the right tools and access. Set up secure logins, user groups, and granular permissions—no IT support or dev work needed.
Give different crew members tailored dashboards, so operators see assigned gear while managers see full warehouse analytics.
Give different crew members tailored dashboards, so operators see assigned gear while managers see full warehouse analytics.
Streamline your gear workflows. Trigger native automations for low-battery alerts or overdue returns to keep production running smoothly.
Access and update your gear inventory on the go or in the studio. All AV inventory apps are mobile-ready out of the box.
Use Google or email logins to give your production team fast, secure access to the equipment locker—no IT tickets needed.
Keep asset and rental data safe with SOC2 and GDPR compliance, plus fine-tuned access control for your high-value gear.
No more one-size-fits-all tools or costly custom builds. Softr is easy to use and fully customizable, so you can launch faster, adapt as you grow, and skip the complexity of traditional software.

Build your AV inventory software in minutes with AI—no manual setup or complex spreadsheets needed.

Add features like QR scanning, maintenance logs, or crew portals as your gear list grows—no rebuild required.

Start with asset tracking, then add project scheduling and crew dashboards—all in one place with no extra tools.
Co-build with AI
Simply describe what you need. Let Softr handle everything - Interface, database, workflows.
Iterate with AI or visually
Control most critical parts of your app yourself - roles, permissions, security.
Ship the same day
Invite team members or external clients and partners right away. No developer handover.
Use drag-and-drop blocks to build a portal that looks sleek and modern out of the box. Add only the features you need, and iterate as your workflows evolve.




An audio visual inventory management software is a dedicated secure space where your AV technicians, production managers, and rental leads can log in to track equipment, check-out gear, and monitor asset health. It centralizes all gear lists, maintenance records, and rental timelines in one place, so you don't have to rely on messy spreadsheets or back-and-forth emails. This makes it easier to stay organized during live events and provide a more reliable service to your clients.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software, making it the ideal choice for creating AV inventory software that fits your specific gear-tracking workflow. You can describe your inventory needs—like tracking serial numbers, cable types, or lens kits—to the AI Co-Builder to instantly generate your database, equipment pages, and check-out logic.
You don't need to code anything. You can start by generating with AI, using a template, or building from scratch. Everything runs on Softr Databases, the native, relational database built into the platform, or you can connect external tools like Airtable or Google Sheets where your gear lists currently live. You have full control to visually adjust layouts (like high-res gear galleries), decide who can edit stock levels, and brand it to match your production company. It's quick to launch before your next gig, simple to update when new gear arrives, and flexible enough to scale from a small kit to a full warehouse.
You can include a wide range of features in your AV inventory software depending on your warehouse and on-site workflows. A great inventory app usually mixes classic functional blocks with AI-powered intelligence:
- **AI-Powered Intelligence** – Use Ask AI to let crew members query gear availability conversationally, or set up Database AI Agents to automatically categorize new equipment specs or suggest compatible accessories.
- **Vibe Coding Blocks** – Build complex, custom UI elements—like an interactive floor map of your warehouse sections—using the AI Code block to "vibe code" exactly what your team needs.
- **Softr Workflows** – Build native automations (like low-stock alerts or maintenance reminders) that trigger notifications whenever an item is marked as damaged or a rental period expires.
- **User Portals & Logins** – Securely manage access so freelance techs can only see their project kits while the warehouse manager maintains a full view of all global assets.
- **Forms & Data Collection** – Capture information with gear check-in forms, including file uploads for photos of equipment damage and conditional logic for different gear categories.
- **Dashboards & Charts** – Visualize your asset utilization and rental revenue with real-time charts showing which items are most frequently in the field.
- **Lists & Advanced Filtering** – Display and manage your gear with searchable tables, barcode-scannable views, and detailed record pages for every dynamic microphone or LED panel.
Everything is built using Softr's drag-and-drop blocks, so you can create these features without writing code. Need a custom QR code generator? Use the Vibe Coding block to generate it with AI. As your equipment list grows, updating the software is effortless.
Vibe coding is all about moving fast and using AI to build the exact gear-tracking tools you need. You can "vibe code" your AV inventory software in Softr by simply describing your requirements—like "I need a check-out system for cameras and a maintenance log for projectors"—to the AI Co-Builder. Softr then generates a production-ready inventory app on top of a stable, secure foundation.
Unlike other tools that just generate raw, fragile code that might break when your inventory scales, Softr handles the "boring 80%"—like user authentication for your warehouse team, database logic, and security—natively. This means you get the speed of vibe coding without the "Day Two" headaches of managing raw code. You describe your equipment categories, Softr builds the app, and it’s ready for your field crew to use instantly.
Yes. You can manage multiple warehouse branches or separate production teams in a single inventory portal. Each staff member only sees the equipment and schedules assigned to their specific location or project, based on their login and role. This is perfect for production houses with regional offices or rental companies managing multiple concurrent events.
Yes, you can. You don't need to have a pre-existing spreadsheet to start building your AV inventory software with Softr. If you're starting from scratch, you can use Softr Databases, which is built into the platform and allows you to create records for every cable, mixer, and light fixture you own.
However, if you already have your gear manifests in tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, or SQL, you can connect those too. You can even use the REST API connector to sync with existing rental software. You have full control over whether your data is centralized in Softr or pulled from your current production tools.
Softr Databases is the recommended native, relational data source for your AV inventory. It is built explicitly for business apps, offering high performance for searching large gear lists and instant updates for real-time stock levels.
If your inventory is currently elsewhere, Softr also connects to 17+ external data sources like Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, and SmartSuite. You can even combine sources—for example, pulling your technical specs from Softr Databases while syncing client rental history from HubSpot. Most sources support real-time, two-way sync, so when a tech marks a camera as 'Out' in your app, it updates your source data automatically.
Yes, Softr gives you full control over how your team interacts with the inventory software. You can customize the layout to show large images of gear for easy identification or compact lists for fast scanning. Each page or block can be shown or hidden based on the user's role, ensuring that a freelancer can only see their project gear while a manager sees financial data and procurement costs.
You can set up different roles—such as Warehouse Tech, Project Manager, or Client—and define exactly what each can edit. For instance, a tech can change an item’s status from "Available" to "In Repair," while a client might only have a read-only view of their equipment quote. This granular control keeps your sensitive asset data secure and provides a clean, relevant experience for every team member.
Yes, you can fully white-label your AV inventory software in Softr. You can use your production company's logo, brand colors, and custom fonts to make the portal feel like an internal professional tool. By using your own custom domain (e.g., inventory.yourproduction.com) and removing Softr branding, you provide a seamless, professional experience for your staff and rental clients.
Yes, you can. Softr gives you extensive flexibility to control the design and layout of your inventory portal. You can adjust the visual theme to match your brand and structure pages to follow your specific intake and outtake workflows.
To manage your gear effectively, you can use various functional blocks:
- **Table blocks** – to show technical specifications, serial numbers, and purchase dates.
- **List or Card blocks** – to display high-quality photos of gear kits and lenses for easy visual identification.
- **Detail View** – to show comprehensive history for a single asset, like past repairs and future bookings.
- **Forms** – for gear check-out, damage reporting, and new equipment requests.
- **Charts** – to track warehouse utilization and repair frequency.
- **Calendar blocks** – to visualize equipment bookings and rental periods over time.
If your warehouse needs change, you can easily drag-and-drop new blocks or update the existing layout right in the visual builder.
Softr is built with enterprise-grade security to protect your asset data. All information is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest, and your inventory software is hosted on secure infrastructure. Softr apps give you full control over data visibility; you can set role-based permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel can view sensitive information like equipment costs or client contacts.
For apps using Softr Databases, your data is stored in a SOC 2 Type II compliant environment in Germany. If you connect to external sources like Airtable or SQL, Softr doesn't store your data—it simply displays it in real time based on your specific access rules. You are always in control of who can download your inventory lists or edit your equipment records.
It is fully production-ready. Unlike AI tools that just "vibe code"-ing fragile, raw code that breaks when you add your 1,000th item, Softr builds your AV inventory software on a stable, business-grade foundation.
We handle the critical technical infrastructure—like secure login for your crew, database architecture for complex asset relationships, and granular permissions—natively. This solves the "Day Two" problem: you get the speed of AI generation without the effort of managing custom code. Your system is secure, scalable, and ready to track gear for your biggest events from day one.
Softr is the first AI-native platform specifically designed for building business software like inventory trackers. Unlike "vibe coding" tools that produce hard-to-maintain code, or traditional no-code tools that require hours of back-end setup, Softr's AI Co-Builder creates your equipment database and app logic in minutes.
The difference is the hybrid advantage: use AI to generate the heavy lifting of your inventory system, then use visual tools to fine-tune the UI. You get the speed of AI combined with professional infrastructure (authentication, roles, and hosting) already built-in. It’s built for AV managers who need a custom, reliable tool without having to hire a developer.
Yes. Softr supports powerful native workflows and numerous integrations to connect your inventory software to the rest of your production stack. You can automate tasks like sending a Slack alert when a camera is marked as damaged, or trigger emails to clients via Mailchimp when their gear is ready for pickup. Softr also supports Zapier, Make, and a REST API for advanced syncs with your accounting or billing software. Whether you need to process rental payments with Stripe or link gear manifests to project management tools, you can build it all without writing code.
Describe what you need. Softr's AI builds your custom inventory management system in minutes.