Knowledge Base

Create a custom dataset documentation tool without code

Organize datasets, streamline documentation, and enhance collaboration with a no-code tool tailored to your team's unique needs.

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Loved by 800,000+ teams around the globe
Data Management

Bring all your dataset information together

Connect spreadsheets, documentation systems, and project management tools with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create a single source of truth for your datasets.

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Power

Give every user a custom, secure documentation hub.

Deliver tailored access to dataset documentation in a fully branded knowledge base. Set up secure logins, user groups, and permissions in minutes.

Easy, secure logins

Your knowledge base is mobile-ready by default. Users can browse or search documentation from any device—no extra design needed.

Works on any device

Your knowledge base is mobile-ready by default. Users can browse or search documentation from any device—no extra design needed.

Automations

Connect with your favorite tools to automate documentation updates, notifications, or feedback collection.

User groups

Provide separate logins and tailored dashboards for different teams, such as data engineers, analysts, or stakeholders.

Advanced permissions

Set granular rules for who can view, edit, or contribute to each dataset’s documentation.

Security

Keep sensitive data and documentation protected. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations.

AI Magic

AI Assistant for Documentation Teams

Let teams ask AI for policies and procedures—instant answers surface from your knowledge base, right inside your portal.

Why Softr

Why Softr vs other software

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.

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Easy, fast setup

Publish your dataset knowledge base in minutes with ready-made blocks and templates—no coding needed.

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Consolidate your stack

Easily update docs, add integrations, or organize content as your datasets and team needs change.

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Flexible as you grow

Centralize dataset documentation, guides, and FAQs—all in one place, with no extra platforms.

“We’re not coders or developers, but Softr is so easy to use and learn — it lets us run with our ideas.”
Ashley Kalinauskas
CEO, Torigen Pharmaceuticals
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“With Softr we’re able to experiment and innovate at the speed of conversation, which gives users a sense of control and ownership.”
Oliver Thomas
Maker Digital Systems Architect, MIT
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“The biggest benefit we’ve found with Softr is how customizable and flexible it is. We’ve been able to create a platform that is adapted to our fairly complicated needs.”
Isobelle Ford
Founder & Director, Skylight Ventures
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“We’ve been able to create multiple client and employee portals with Softr and it works like magic. The integration with monday.com is seamless.”
Jesuena Estoque Reimer
Founder, Mindflows
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“Building our sustainability training app on Softr let us deliver an intuitive user experience to over 5,000 professionals in days without writing a single line of code.”
Guillaume Duvernay
Growth Lead, Plan A
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“I’ve dreamed of having a client portal for probably 10 years. I tried many different tools, got frustrated, and let it go. Then I played with Softr and immediately went “this is it!”
Rebecca Berneck
CEO, Officeheads
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How It Works

Build a fully custom dataset documentation tool in minutes

Connect to your data in seconds

Integrate with your spreadsheets and databases, including Airtable, SQL, Hubspot, Google Sheets, Supabase, BigQuery, and more—in just a few clicks. Your data is always secure and in sync.

Customize layout and logic

Drag and drop customizable building blocks with various views and functionalities. Granular permissions allow you to control what data each user can access, and which actions they can take.

Publish and launch

Ship applications that your team will love in minutes or hours, instead of days or weeks. Deploy on both desktop and mobile.

“Our submission process used to be on paper. Now clinics use our Softr customer portal and submit in a few clicks. It saves 3-4 hours a day of at least one employee’s time.”
Ashley Kalinauskas
CEO, Torigen Pharmaceuticals

250+

veterinary clinics using the portal

600+

submissions processed per month
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Frequently asked questions

What is a dataset documentation tool?
What are the benefits of building a dataset documentation tool with Softr?
What types of features can I build into my dataset documentation tool?
Do I need to know how to code to build a dataset documentation tool in Softr?
Can I manage multiple projects or teams in the same dataset documentation tool?
Which data sources does Softr support for the dataset documentation tool?
Can I customize the user experience and permissions in the dataset documentation tool?
Can I use Softr if I don’t already have my dataset documentation stored somewhere else?
Can I white-label my dataset documentation tool in Softr, including using my own branding?
Can I customize the design and layout of my dataset documentation tool?
How secure is my data in Softr apps?
How much does it cost to build a dataset documentation tool with Softr?
How is Softr different from other no-code tools?
Can I automate workflows and integrate with other tools?

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