Organize files, streamline approvals, and enhance collaboration with a no-code system tailored to your team's document processes.


Add only the views and workflows your team needs to manage documents. Adjust your setup anytime as your processes change—no code needed.
Connect spreadsheets, cloud storage, and project management tools with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create a single source of truth for your documents.
Empower your team to organize, share, and manage documents securely. Set up user groups, permissions, and logins—no IT help needed.
Give different team members tailored access and dashboards, so each role manages only the documents relevant to them.
Give different team members tailored access and dashboards, so each role manages only the documents relevant to them.
Connect with tools like Make, Zapier, or N8N to automate document workflows and reduce manual uploads or updates.
Access and manage documents on the go. All apps are mobile-ready for seamless document retrieval.
Use Google, email, or SSO logins for fast, secure document access—no IT requests required.
Keep sensitive documents safe with SOC2 and GDPR compliance, plus detailed permission controls at every level.
Admins can ask AI about document status, access, or security—AI answers instantly, built right into your management system.
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.
Set up your document management workflow system in minutes—no coding or design skills needed.
Easily add approvals, sharing, or automations as your document workflows expand—no rebuild required.
Manage documents, requests, and internal processes in one place—no extra tools or logins needed.
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.
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.
Ship applications that your team will love in minutes or hours, instead of days or weeks. Deploy on both desktop and mobile.












A document management workflow system is a secure platform where teams and stakeholders can log in to store, organize, and collaborate on documents as they move through different stages—like review, approval, or archiving. It keeps all document-related activity in one place, reducing the need for back-and-forth emails and eliminating the chaos of scattered files. This helps everyone stay organized, ensures compliance, and streamlines document processes.
Softr makes it simple to build a document management workflow system tailored to your team’s needs. You can connect your existing data sources—such as Airtable, Notion, or SQL—and create a workspace where users can upload files, track document status, collaborate on content, and manage permissions, all in one place.
No coding is necessary. You can start with a template or design from scratch, customize the layout, set up role-based access, and brand the platform to match your organization. It’s quick to launch, easy to update, and flexible enough to adapt as your document workflows evolve.
You can include a variety of features to support your document management workflows, depending on your requirements. Common examples include:
\- User logins – so team members and stakeholders can securely access documents
\- Custom dashboards – to display document status, recent activity, or pending approvals
\- File upload and sharing – for storing, organizing, and accessing documents
\- Forms – for submitting new document requests or collecting feedback
\- Search and filters – to quickly find specific files or records
\- Tables, lists, and detail views – to display document repositories, tasks, or workflow stages
\- Comments or status updates – for tracking progress and keeping communication centralized
\- Version control – to manage document revisions and history
\- Permissions and roles – to control who can view, edit, or approve documents
All of these features can be built using Softr’s drag-and-drop blocks, so you don’t need to write code. And if your workflows change, it’s easy to update the system later.
No coding is required. You can build your document management workflow system entirely using Softr’s visual editor. Everything from setting up workflows to managing user permissions can be customized without writing a single line of code.
Yes. You can manage multiple teams or users within one document management workflow system. Each user will only see the documents or workflows assigned to them, based on their login and role. This is especially helpful for organizations needing to coordinate document reviews, approvals, or collaboration across different departments or user groups.
Softr supports a broad range of data sources for document management workflows. You can connect to Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, Coda, monday.com, HubSpot, Clickup, Xano, Supabase, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MariaDB, BigQuery, and others. You can also bring in documents and data from other platforms using the REST API.
You’re not limited to just one source. You can integrate multiple data sources within the same workflow system and display them together—allowing your document management platform to pull in files and data from multiple places. Most integrations support real-time, two-way sync, so updates in your workflow system or connected data sources are always up to date.
Yes, Softr gives you full control over how users experience your document management workflow system. You can tailor the layout, navigation, and content to match your organization’s document processes and branding. Each page or section can be shown or hidden based on the user’s role, so everyone only accesses what’s relevant to them.
You can set up roles such as team member, manager, or administrator—and specify exactly what each role can view or edit. For example, some users can only review documents assigned to them, while others can oversee and manage all document workflows. You can also provide personalized document views by filtering based on the logged-in user.
This level of customization keeps your document management workflow efficient, secure, and tailored for each user or team.
Yes, you can. You don’t need existing data in another platform to start building your document management workflow system with Softr. If you’re starting from scratch, you can use Softr Databases, which is integrated directly with the platform and works seamlessly with your workflow application.
If you already have documents or data in tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, or other supported sources, you can connect those as well. The REST API connector lets you bring in data from additional sources too. Either way, you have complete control over how your documents and workflows are organized and displayed.
Yes, you can fully white-label your document management workflow system in Softr. You can incorporate your own logo, brand colors, fonts, and custom domain to ensure the system feels like a seamless extension of your organization. All Softr branding can be removed, so your users experience the document management platform entirely under your brand identity.
Absolutely. Softr provides a high degree of flexibility so you can tailor the design and layout of your document management workflow system. This includes adjusting brand colors, fonts, spacing, and the overall page structure. You decide how each page is arranged, which blocks appear where, and what different types of users see when they log in.
To present your documents and workflows, you can add different types of blocks depending on your needs:
\- Table blocks – for displaying lists of documents, approval requests, or workflow stages
\- List or Card blocks – to highlight document summaries, process owners, or workflow tasks
\- Detail View – to show a single document’s metadata or workflow status
\- Forms – for submitting new documents or approval requests
\- Charts – to visualize workflow metrics
\- Calendar blocks – to track deadlines or review schedules
If you ever need to update the structure or content, you can do so easily in the visual builder.
Softr prioritizes security for document management workflow systems. All your data is encrypted both in transit (TLS) and at rest, and applications are hosted on secure, reliable infrastructure. You have complete control over user access, with options for role-based permissions, visibility rules, and user management directly connected to your data source. You can also set global restrictions to ensure sensitive documents and workflow information remain protected.
For systems linked to external sources like Airtable, Notion, or SQL, Softr doesn’t store your data—it presents it live according to your configured access rules. You always decide who can view or edit documents and workflow steps.
Softr also adheres to industry best practices for authentication, access control, and ongoing platform monitoring to keep your document data safe.
You can start building your document management workflow system for free. Softr’s Free plan allows you to publish one app with up to 10 users and 2 user groups, and includes support for key data sources like Softr Databases, Airtable, or Google Sheets.
If your document management system requires more users or advanced features, you can review the details of Softr’s paid plans to find the best fit: <http://softr.io/pricing>
Softr is designed to help you quickly build fully functional, user-friendly apps—such as document management workflow systems—without any coding. The platform stands out for its speed, ease of use, and seamless integration with your existing data sources.
Unlike some no-code tools focused on mobile apps or developer-centric platforms, Softr is built for non-technical teams who want complete control over layout, user experience, and access permissions. You can connect live data from Airtable, Google Sheets, Softr Databases, or SQL, and develop secure, customized systems that your team can log into.
Everything is managed visually, from content to design and user permissions. With built-in user roles, forms, conditional logic, and API support, there’s no need for extra tools to create a robust document management workflow platform.
Yes. Softr makes it easy to automate your document management workflows and integrate with other tools in your stack. You can connect to automation platforms like Zapier, Make, and N8N to trigger actions whenever documents are uploaded, statuses change, or approvals are completed. Softr also supports REST API and webhooks for advanced integrations.
Whether you want to sync documents with external systems, send notifications, or automate approval processes, you can build these workflows into your document management system—without writing any code.