Document Management

Build external file sharing system for business

Share files securely, collaborate effortlessly, and streamline workflows with a customizable sharing system tailored to your business.

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

Bring all your files together in real time

Connect cloud storage, collaboration tools, and other systems with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create a unified file management system for your business.

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Power

Give every business partner secure file access.

Provide external users with a fully branded portal for secure document sharing and management. Control access, permissions, and branding in minutes.

Easy, secure logins

Your document management system is mobile-ready, so users can upload, view, or download files from any device.

Works on any device

Your document management system is mobile-ready, so users can upload, view, or download files from any device.

Automations

Integrate with tools like Make or Zapier to automate file requests, sharing, and notifications.

User groups

Set up tailored access for clients, vendors, or teams—each gets a personalized document dashboard.

Advanced permissions

Control who can view, upload, or edit documents with granular, group-based permissions.

Security

Protect sensitive business files with SOC2 and GDPR compliance, plus robust access controls.

AI Magic

AI Assistant for File Sharing

Let teams ask AI about shared files, permissions, or activity—get clear answers instantly, right inside your file system.

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

Create your file sharing system in minutes with drag-and-drop tools and ready-made templates.

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Consolidate your stack

Easily add permissions, folders, or custom workflows as your document needs change—no rebuild needed.

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Flexible as you grow

Manage file sharing, approvals, and document storage all in one place—no extra tools required.

“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 file sharing system for business 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 an external file sharing system for business?
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Can I manage multiple clients or teams in the same external file sharing system for business?
Which data sources does Softr support?
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Can I use Softr if I don’t already have my data in another tool?
Can I white-label my external file sharing system for business in Softr, including using my own branding?
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Can I automate workflows and integrate with other tools?

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