Track stock levels, manage vendors, and analyze waste in an AI-powered system built with AI to fit your restaurant's unique workflow.




Customize your setup with the exact ingredient views and audit forms your team needs. Add features as menus evolve—no code needed at any step.





Connect ingredient spreadsheets, vendor orders, and recipe costs with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create one source of truth for your kitchen.
Give chefs, managers, and owners the right tools and access. Set up secure logins, user groups, and granular permissions—no IT support or dev work needed.
Give different team members tailored access and dashboards, so chefs see prep lists while managers see cost reports and waste analysis.
Give different team members tailored access and dashboards, so chefs see prep lists while managers see cost reports and waste analysis.
Streamline your operations with Softr Workflows. Trigger native alerts for low stock or send automated purchase orders to vendors when inventory dips.
Access and update your inventory on the go from any mobile device in the kitchen. All apps are mobile-ready out of the box.
Use Google, email, or SSO logins to give your restaurant staff fast, secure access to inventory sheets—no IT tickets needed.
Keep supplier info and financial 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 restaurant inventory software in minutes with AI—no manual setup or complex configuration needed.

Add features like automated low-stock alerts or recipe costing as your menu grows—without needing to start over.

Start with inventory tracking, then add staff schedules, audit forms, or supplier portals—all in one place.
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 free restaurant inventory management software is a secure digital space where restaurateurs can track ingredient levels, manage stock waste, and organize vendor orders. It keeps all your supply chain data in one place, so you don't have to rely on messy paper clipboards or manual spreadsheets. This makes it easier to keep your kitchen organized, reduce food spoilage, and provide a more consistent experience for your diners.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. It makes it easy to build a free restaurant inventory management software that fits the way your kitchen works. You can describe your storage setup and menu items to the AI Co-Builder to instantly generate your database, stock sheets, and 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, or your existing POS data. You have full control to adjust the layout visually, decide who can log waste reports, and brand it to match your restaurant's identity. It's quick to get up and running, simple to update mid-shift, and flexible enough to scale as you open more locations.
You can include a wide range of features in your inventory app, depending on what your kitchen workflow looks like. A great inventory management app usually mixes classic functional blocks with AI-powered intelligence:
- AI-Powered Intelligence – Use Ask AI to let chefs query par levels conversationally, or set up Database AI Agents to automatically suggest reorder quantities based on past consumption trends.
- Vibe Coding Blocks – Build custom UI elements—like a barcode scanner interface for receiving deliveries—using the AI Code block to "vibe code" exactly what you need.
- Softr Workflows – Build native automations (like low-stock alerts) that trigger email notifications to suppliers whenever an ingredient falls below a certain threshold.
- User Portals & Logins – Securely manage access so line cooks can only update counts while managers see financial food cost data.
- Forms & Data Collection – Capture waste logs and daily counts with custom forms, image uploads for receipts, and conditional logic.
- Dashboards & Charts – Visualize your inventory turnover and food waste metrics with real-time charts and cost summaries.
- Lists & Advanced Filtering – Display your pantry items with searchable tables, category filters (e.g., Dairy, Produce), and detailed shelf-life views.
Everything is built using Softr's drag-and-drop blocks, so you can create these features without writing code. Need something custom for your specific kitchen layout? Use the Vibe Coding block to generate a tailored component with AI.
Vibe coding is all about moving fast and using AI to build exactly what your kitchen needs. You can "vibe code" your inventory system in Softr by simply describing your storage locations and ingredient categories 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 staff authentication, relational database logic, and stock security—natively. This means you get the speed of vibe coding without the "Day Two" headaches of managing raw code during a busy dinner service. You describe your inventory needs, Softr builds it, and it’s ready for your back-of-house team instantly.
Yes. You can manage multiple restaurant locations or different teams (like Bar vs. Kitchen) in a single app. Each manager only sees the inventory levels and order history assigned to their specific location, based on their login and role. This is useful for restaurant groups, franchises, or any food business operating across multiple storage sites.
Yes, you can. You don't need to have an existing database to start building with Softr. If you're starting from scratch, you can use Softr Databases, which is built into the platform and integrates perfectly with the inventory blocks you build.
But if you already have stock lists in tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, or Excel, you can connect those too. You can also use the REST API connector to bring in data from your POS system. Either way, you have full control over how your ingredients are structured and displayed in your inventory app.
Softr Databases is the recommended native, relational data source for your inventory app. It is built explicitly for business software, offering the high performance needed for fast stock counts and instant automation triggers for reordering supplies.
If you already have your supply data elsewhere, Softr also connects to 17+ external data sources. You can connect to Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, or SQL databases. You can even integrate multiple data sources into the same app—so your inventory could pull stock levels from Softr Databases and pricing from a vendor's external sheet at once. Most sources support real-time, two-way sync, so updates made on the kitchen floor stay in sync with your records automatically.
Yes, Softr gives you full control over how your staff experiences the inventory portal. You can customize the layout, navigation, and ingredient views to match your kitchen's workflow. Each page or block can be shown or hidden based on who's logged in, so a prep cook only sees the daily count sheet while the executive chef sees the entire COGS dashboard.
You can also set up different user roles, such as Staff, Manager, or Admin—and define exactly what each role can view or edit. For example, staff can edit current stock quantities, while only admins can change the unit cost of ingredients. This level of customization is especially useful when managing large teams, ensuring your financial data remains secure while the kitchen stays efficient.
Yes, you can fully white-label your inventory management software in Softr. You can use your restaurant's logo, brand colors, and a custom domain (like inventory.yourrestaurant.com) to make the app feel like a professional, internal tool. You can also remove all Softr branding, so your team only sees your restaurant's identity whenever they log in to check stock levels.
Yes, you can. Softr gives you a lot of flexibility to control the design of your inventory portal. You can adjust colors, fonts, and spacing to match your restaurant's brand. You can choose how each page is structured—for example, putting the most frequently counted items at the top—and set specific views for mobile devices used in the walk-in cooler.
To display your inventory data, you can add different block types:
- Table blocks – to show detailed stock lists with unit prices and par levels.
- List or Card blocks – to highlight ingredient categories like 'Dry Storage' or 'Protein'.
- Detail View – to show one specific item's history, like cheese usage over 30 days.
- Forms – for staff to log waste, breakages, or incoming deliveries.
- Charts – to visualize food cost trends and waste percentages.
- Calendar blocks – to track delivery schedules from your suppliers.
If your menu or kitchen layout changes later, it's easy to go back and make updates right in the visual builder.
Softr is built with security in mind. All your inventory data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and your apps are hosted on secure, reliable infrastructure. Softr gives you full control over who can see your financial data. You can set up role-based permissions, manage staff logins directly, and apply visibility rules to ensure only the owner can see the full profit and loss metrics.
For apps using Softr Databases, your data is stored in a secure environment with SOC 2 Type II compliance. For apps connected to external tools like Airtable or SQL, Softr doesn't store your sensitive data locally—it just displays it in real time based on your specific access settings. You are always in control of your ingredient costs and vendor information.
It is fully production-ready. Unlike many AI tools that just "vibe code"—generating fragile code that breaks when you try to add a new category—Softr builds your inventory management software on top of a stable, business-grade foundation.
We handle the "boring 80%" (like staff authentication, secure hosting, and granular stock permissions) natively, so you don't have to. This solves the "Day Two" problem of AI: you get the speed of instant generation for your pantry lists without the headache of managing raw, unreliable code during service. Your app is secure, scalable, and ready for your kitchen team to start counting stock from day one.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. Unlike simple spreadsheet templates or generic inventory apps that lack customization, Softr's AI Co-Builder creates a system tailored to your specific menu and storage setup on top of a secure, production-ready foundation.
What sets it apart is the hybrid advantage: you can use AI to generate your ingredient database and mobile-friendly counting screens in minutes, then use visual controls to add logic like auto-expiring stock alerts. You get the speed of AI with the reliability of professional software (auth, roles, and hosting) already built-in. It's designed for restaurant owners who need a custom solution without a custom price tag.
Yes. Softr supports powerful native workflows and integrations so you can connect your inventory management to the rest of your restaurant's stack. You can automate tasks using Softr Workflows, such as triggering a restock email to your meat supplier when beef inventory hit a certain level. You can also sync with tools like Stripe for vendor payments or connect with Slack for low-stock notifications.
Whether you need to export your monthly food cost report to your accountant's system or display real-time stock availability from your POS, you can build it into your portal without writing any code.
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