Track donated goods, monitor stock, and manage distributions in an AI-powered system built with AI to fit your nonprofit's workflow.


Customize your inventory setup with the exact steps and views your team needs. Add features like QR scanning as processes evolve—no code needed.






Connect donor databases, spreadsheets, and distribution logs with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create a single source of truth for your mission.
Give every staff member and volunteer the right tools. Set up secure logins, user groups, and granular permissions—no IT support or dev work needed.
Give different volunteers and managers tailored dashboards, so everyone sees just the inventory and tasks relevant to their role.
Give different volunteers and managers tailored dashboards, so everyone sees just the inventory and tasks relevant to their role.
Streamline operations with Softr Workflows. Trigger native alerts for low stock or send fulfillment notifications automatically to keep your team moving.
Access and update your inventory on the go or in the warehouse. All apps are mobile-ready out of the box for easy stock counts.
Use Google, email, or SSO logins to give your nonprofit team fast, secure access—no technical help required to manage users.
Keep sensitive donor and inventory data safe with SOC2 and GDPR compliance, plus fine-tuned access control at every level of your tool.
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 nonprofit inventory system in minutes with AI—no manual configuration or developer budget needed.

Add features like automated low-stock alerts or distribution requests as your mission grows—no rebuild needed.

Start with inventory, then add donor portals, volunteer trackers, or dashboards—all in one place, for free.
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.




Free inventory software for nonprofits is a secure digital space where charitable organizations can track donated goods, office supplies, or program resources. It centralizes all your asset data in one place, so you don't have to rely on messy spreadsheets or paper logs. This makes it easier for volunteer coordinators and program managers to stay organized, avoid duplicate shipments, and ensure resources go exactly where they are needed most.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software, offering a powerful way for charities to manage their assets without the high costs of traditional software. You can describe your specific donation workflow to the AI Co-Builder to instantly generate your database, tracking pages, and distribution logic—all pre-connected and secure.
You don't need any technical expertise. 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 the data you already have in Airtable, Google Sheets, or SmartSuite. You have full control to adjust the layout visually, set up volunteer-only views, and add your nonprofit's branding. It's fast to launch, easy for volunteers to use, and flexible enough to scale as your mission grows.
You can include a wide range of features in your inventory software, tailored specifically to how your nonprofit operates. A great inventory app usually mixes functional asset tracking with AI-powered intelligence:
- AI-Powered Intelligence – Use Ask AI to let staff query stock levels conversationally, or set up Database AI Agents to automatically categorize new donations or predict when supplies might run low.
- Vibe Coding Blocks – Build custom UI elements—like a barcode scanner or a donation intake portal—using the AI Code block to "vibe code" exactly what your team needs.
- Softr Workflows – Build native automations, such as low-stock alerts or donation receipt emails, that trigger whenever an item is checked out or a new shipment is logged.
- User Portals & Logins – Securely manage access so volunteers can only log inventory changes while administrators see full financial and audit reports.
- Forms & Data Collection – Capture information about incoming donations with custom forms, image uploads of receipts, and conditional logic for item condition.
- Dashboards & Charts – Visualize your impact and stock levels with real-time charts showing distribution by region or donation trends.
- Lists & Advanced Filtering – Manage your inventory with searchable tables, warehouse kanban boards, and detailed views for specific asset categories.
Everything is built using Softr's drag-and-drop blocks, making it easy to create these features without coding. If your needs change, such as adding a new distribution center, updating the software is simple.
Vibe coding is about moving fast to serve your community. You can "vibe code" inventory software in Softr by simply describing your requirements—like 'I need a way for volunteers to check in food donations and staff to track distribution'—to the AI Co-Builder. Softr then generates a production-ready tracking system on a secure foundation.
Unlike other tools that generate standalone code snippets, Softr handles the complex parts—like secure logins for different staff levels and database relationships—natively. This means you get the speed of AI generation without the technical burden of managing raw code. You describe your mission's needs, Softr builds the tool, and your team can start logging assets instantly.
Yes. You can manage multiple locations or various regional teams in a single inventory portal. Using Softr's permissions, each volunteer or manager only sees the inventory and distribution data assigned to their specific site. This is perfect for larger nonprofits or food banks that operate across multiple branches but need one centralized oversight tool.
Yes, you can. You don't need an existing database to start building your nonprofit inventory tool. If you're starting from scratch, Softr Databases allows you to define your own categories—like 'Medical Supplies' or 'School Kits'—directly within the platform.
However, if your nonprofit is currently using tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, or Excel, you can connect those in seconds. You also have the option to use the REST API to pull in data from other donation management systems. You maintain total control over how your supply data is organized and who can access it.
Softr Databases is the recommended native, relational data source for your inventory software. It provides the highest performance and instant automation triggers for tasks like stock alerts, keeping the volunteer experience fast and reliable.
If your nonprofit data lives elsewhere, Softr connects to 17+ external sources including Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, and SmartSuite. You can even combine sources—for example, pulling donor records from HubSpot while managing physical stock in Softr Databases. Most sources support real-time, two-way sync, so when a volunteer marks an item as 'distributed' in the app, your central database updates automatically.
Yes, Softr provides full control over how your team interacts with the inventory system. You can customize the layout and navigation so it’s easy for volunteers to use even on mobile devices. Every page or block can be shown or hidden based on user roles, ensuring sensitive donor info is hidden from temporary staff while keep stock lists visible.
You can set up roles such as Warehouse Staff, Field Coordinator, or Executive Director, with specific editing rights for each. For instance, temporary volunteers might only be allowed to view stock levels, while managers have the permission to adjust inventory counts and approve requests. This level of customization keeps your operations clean, secure, and perfectly tailored to your nonprofit's hierarchy.
Yes, you can fully white-label your inventory software. Since building trust with donors and volunteers is key, you can use your nonprofit’s logo, brand colors, and custom fonts. You can also host the tool on your own custom domain (e.g., inventory.yournonprofit.org) and remove all Softr branding so the software feels like a professional, internal tool developed specifically for your cause.
Yes, you have complete flexibility over the design and layout of your inventory portal. You can adjust the visual theme to match your organization's style and choose which data blocks appear on the home screen.
To manage your assets effectively, you can choose from several block types:
- Table blocks – for large lists of spare parts or office supplies.
- List or Card blocks – to show photos of donated furniture or equipment.
- Detail View – to see the full history and condition of a specific asset.
- Forms – for volunteers to submit 'Check-out' or 'Damaged' reports.
- Charts – to show donors the volume of goods distributed each month.
- Calendar blocks – to track upcoming equipment maintenance or donation pick-ups.
You can always return to the visual builder to add new pages or change the layout as your nonprofit's operational requirements evolve.
Softr is built with enterprise-grade security to protect your sensitive nonprofit data. All information is encrypted in transit and at rest, and apps are hosted on reliable infrastructure. You have granular control over data visibility; for example, you can ensure that volunteers only see the items they are tasked to deliver, while sensitive donor financial data remains restricted to your accounting team.
For apps using Softr Databases, data is stored in a secure SOC 2 Type II compliant environment in Germany. If you use external sources like Airtable or Google Sheets, Softr focuses on displaying that data securely in real-time based on your settings rather than storing it. We follow industry best practices for platform monitoring to ensure your inventory and donor information stays safe.
It is a fully production-ready solution. Unlike many AI tools that simply generate unconnected snippets of code, Softr builds your inventory software on a stable, scalable foundation.
We manage the critical infrastructure—like secure volunteer logins, database hosting, and role-based access—natively. This solves the 'Day Two' problem where prototypes break under real-world use; with Softr, the app you generate with AI is ready for your team to start logging donations and tracking supplies on day one without any maintenance headaches.
Softr is the first AI-native platform designed for custom business software. Unlike 'off-the-shelf' inventory tools that are too rigid for nonprofit workflows, or general spreadsheet tools that lack security, Softr’s AI Co-Builder creates a tailored app on a production-ready foundation.
Our 'hybrid advantage' allows you to use AI to generate your specific inventory structure in minutes, then use visual tools to refine the user interface for your volunteers. You get the speed of a ready-made tool with the professional reliability of a custom-built system, including secure member roles and permissions right out of the box.
Yes. Softr supports native workflows and deep integrations to connect your inventory to the rest of your organization. You can use Softr Workflows to send automated 'restock' notifications to managers via Slack, or integrate with Stripe to handle membership fees or donations.
You can also use webhooks or the REST API to connect to your existing CRM or thermal printer systems. Whether you need to sync stock levels with your public-facing website or trigger a thank-you email to a donor, you can build these automations directly into your portal without writing code.
Describe what you need. Softr's AI builds your custom inventory management system in minutes.