Gather information, manage submissions, and track records in an AI-powered data collection portal built with AI to fit your workflow.




Customize your data collection portal setup with the exact steps and views your team needs. Add features as processes evolve—no code needed.






Connect spreadsheets, forms, and file storage with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create a single source of truth for your business.
Give each user the right views and access in a fully branded portal. Set up secure logins, user groups, and permissions in minutes.
Softr apps are mobile-ready by default. Capture data in the field with a downloadable app built in one click—no separate design required.
Softr apps are mobile-ready by default. Capture data in the field with a downloadable app built in one click—no separate design required.
Build native automations to handle email notifications, status updates, and validation workflows automatically whenever data is submitted.
Provide separate logins for administrators and contributors, ensuring each user group sees a personalized data management dashboard.
Apply rules for different user roles. Customize who can view, edit, or delete specific records and files at a granular level.
Protect your organization's data from security threats. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations for safe record management.
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 data collection portal in minutes with AI—no manual configuration or complex setup required.

Add features like file uploads, status tracking, or automated validation as your data needs grow—no code needed.

Start with a portal, then add internal dashboards or CRMs—all in one place with no extra tools to purchase.
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.




A data collection portal is a secure space where your stakeholders can log in to submit information, such as field surveys, research data, customer feedback, or operational logs. It keeps all incoming data in one place, so you don't have to rely on fragmented emails or manual spreadsheet entries. This makes it easier to stay organized and provide a streamlined submission experience for your contributors and project managers.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. It makes it easy to build a data collection portal that fits the way your research or operations work. You can describe your specific data requirements to the AI Co-Builder to instantly generate your database, entry pages, and validation logic—already connected and secure.
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, Google Sheets, HubSpot, and more. You have full control to adjust the layout visually, decide who can submit or edit different entries, and brand it to match your company. It's quick to get up and running, simple to update, and flexible enough to grow with your data volume.
You can include a wide range of features in your data collection portal, depending on what your data entry workflow looks like. A great data collection app usually mixes classic functional blocks with AI-powered intelligence:
- AI-Powered Intelligence – Use Ask AI to let managers query submission trends conversationally, or set up Database AI Agents to automatically clean and categorize incoming text data.
- Vibe Coding Blocks – Build complex, custom UI elements—like a dynamic image annotation tool—using the AI Code block to 'vibe code' exactly what you need.
- Softr Workflows – Build native automations (like an instant confirmation email) that trigger notifications or sync data whenever a new entry is submitted or a status is updated.
- User Portals & Logins – Securely manage access so each researcher or contributor only sees their own submissions or specific data input tasks.
- Forms & Data Collection – Capture information with custom multi-step forms, file uploads, and conditional logic to ensure high-quality data.
- Dashboards & Charts – Visualize your data collection progress and key metrics with real-time charts and summaries of incoming records.
- Lists & Advanced Filtering – Display and manage your data with searchable tables, kanban boards for approval stages, and detailed record views.
Everything is built using Softr's drag-and-drop blocks, so you can create these features without writing code. Need something more custom? Use the Vibe Coding block to generate a tailored component with AI. And if your data requirements change, it's easy to update the portal later.
Vibe coding is all about moving fast and using AI to build exactly what you need. You can 'vibe code' a data collection portal in Softr by simply describing your input requirements to the AI Co-Builder. Softr then generates a production-ready app on top of a stable, secure foundation.
Unlike other tools that just generate raw, fragile code, Softr handles the 'boring 80%'—like secure user authentication, database logic, and submission permissions—natively. This means you get the speed of vibe coding without the 'Day Two' headaches of managing raw code. You describe your data fields, Softr builds the interface, and it’s ready for your field team or respondents instantly.
Yes. You can manage multiple regions, teams, or departments in a single portal. Each user only sees the specific data collection tasks and historical records assigned to them, based on their login and role. This is useful for large-scale operations or organizations working with multiple satellite teams across different projects.
Yes, you can. You don't need to bring your data from somewhere else to start building with Softr. If you're starting a new data collection project from scratch, you can use Softr Databases, which is built into the platform and integrates perfectly with the submission forms and dashboards you build.
But if you already have legacy data in tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Notion, Coda, monday.com, Supabase, or SQL, you can connect those too. You can also use the REST API connector to bring in data from external sensors or legacy systems. Either way, you have full control over how your collected data is structured and displayed in your portal.
Softr Databases is the recommended native, relational data source for Softr. It is built explicitly for data-heavy business apps, offering the highest performance, instant automation triggers, and a lightning-fast experience for submitting hundreds of records because the data is native to the platform.
If you already have your data elsewhere, Softr also connects to 17+ external data sources. You can connect to Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, SmartSuite, BigQuery, and more. You can even integrate multiple data sources into the same app—so your portal could pull in personnel records from Softr Databases and pipe submissions into HubSpot simultaneously. Most sources support real-time, two-way sync, so any updates remain consistent automatically.
Yes, Softr gives you full control over how users experience your data collection portal. You can customize the form layout, navigation, and validation rules to match your branding and workflow. Each field or submission block can be shown or hidden based on the user's role, so field workers only see their assigned surveys while managers see the full dataset.
You can also set up different user roles, such as Contributor, Auditor, or Admin—and define exactly what each role can view, edit, or delete. For example, contributors can only add new records, while auditors can manage all incoming submissions. This level of customization ensures your data remains clean and secure across multiple teams and projects.
Yes, you can fully white-label your data collection portal in Softr. You can use your own logo, brand colors, fonts, and a custom domain to make the portal feel like an internal tool or a professional research environment. You can also remove all Softr branding, so your users and external partners only see your organization's identity throughout the data entry process.
Yes, you can. Softr gives you a lot of flexibility to control both the design and layout of your data collection portal. You can adjust colors, fonts, spacing, and form structure to match your brand requirements. You can also choose how collected data is displayed, decide which entry blocks go where, and set what various contributors see upon logging in.
To manage your data, you can add different types of blocks depending on what you need:
- Table blocks – for high-density review of incoming records or audit logs.
- List or Card blocks – to display categorized data points or team profiles.
- Detail View – to view one specific entry in depth for approval.
- Forms – for high-fidelity data collection with custom validation.
- Charts – to show real-time progress on data gathering targets.
- Calendar blocks – to track site visits or submission deadlines.
If your project parameters change, it's easy to go back and update the portal within the visual builder.
Softr is built with security in mind. All collected data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest, and your portals are hosted on secure, reliable infrastructure. Softr apps give you full control over who can access specific data points. You can set up role-based permissions, manage users within your data source, and apply global restrictions to protect sensitive field data across your entire app.
For portals using Softr Databases, your data is stored in a secure environment with SOC 2 Type II compliance and all data hosted in Germany. For apps connected to external sources like Airtable or SQL, Softr doesn't store your records—it simply displays and transmits data based on your specific access settings. You are always in control of your data and who can view or modify it.
It is fully production-ready. Unlike many AI tools that just 'vibe code'—generating fragile, custom code that is difficult to maintain—Softr builds your data collection portal on top of a stable, business-grade foundation.
We handle the 'boring 80%' (like secure file uploads, authentication, and granular row-level permissions) natively, so you don't have to. This solves the 'Day Two' problem of AI: you get the speed of instant generation without the headache of managing raw, unreliable code. Your portal is secure, scalable, and ready for your team to start gathering data from day one.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. Unlike pure 'vibe coding' tools that generate fragile code, or traditional form builders that offer limited logic, Softr's AI Co-Builder creates comprehensive data collection portals on top of a secure, production-ready foundation.
What sets it apart is the hybrid advantage: you can use AI to generate your data structure, submission workflows, and portal logic in minutes, then use visual controls for precise editing. You get the speed of AI with the reliability of business-grade infrastructure (auth, roles, and hosting) already built-in. It's designed for operational teams who want to move from data mapping to production collection on day one.
Yes. Softr supports powerful native workflows and a wide range of integrations so you can connect your data collection portal to the rest of your tech stack. You can automate tasks using Softr Workflows, such as triggering a reporting script after data is submitted, or sync submissions with tools like Stripe and Intercom. Softr also supports REST API and webhooks for advanced data processing.
Whether you need to send captured data to a BI tool, trigger alerts based on specific field values, or pull in existing records from other systems, you can build it into your portal without writing code.
Describe what you need. Softr's AI builds your custom data collection portal in minutes without code.