Visualize data, manage entries, and build dashboards in an AI-powered xano frontend built with AI to fit your software team's workflow.




Customize your xano frontend setup with the exact steps and views your team needs. Add features as processes evolve—no code needed. Iterate now.






Connect Xano, datasets, and API endpoints with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create a single source of truth for your business processes.
Give each teammate the right tools and access to your Xano data. Set up secure logins, user groups, and granular permissions—no IT support or dev work needed.
Give different team members tailored access and custom data dashboards, so each role sees just the metrics and entries they need.
Give different team members tailored access and custom data dashboards, so each role sees just the metrics and entries they need.
Streamline your database processes with Softr Workflows. Trigger native automations based on team actions or data changes to keep operations running smoothly.
Access and update your Xano records on the go. All frontend apps are mobile-ready out of the box for real-time data management.
Use Google, email, or SSO logins to give your team fast, secure access to your backend—no IT tickets or manual provisioning needed.
Keep internal data safe with SOC2 and GDPR compliance, plus fine-tuned access control at every level of your frontend application.
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 xano frontend in minutes with AI—no manual setup or complex logic configuration needed.

Add features like interactive dashboards, queries, or role-based access as your data grows—no rebuild needed.

Start with a database frontend, then add team hubs, forms, or admin tools—all in one place with no extra tools.
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 Xano frontend is a secure, user-facing application built on top of your Xano database. It provides a visual layer where users can log in, interact with complex data, submit entries, and view dashboards. Instead of managing your backend through raw API responses, a Xano frontend built with Softr gives your team or customers a polished, intuitive interface to interact with your scalable Xano business logic.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software, making it the fastest way to build a Xano frontend that perfectly mirrors your backend architecture. You can describe your specific requirements to the AI Co-Builder to instantly generate pages and logic that are ready to connect to your Xano API endpoints.
You don't need to code your UI from scratch. You can start by generating with AI or using a template. While Softr offers its own native Softr Databases, it is specifically designed to act as a powerful frontend for Xano, allowing you to build complex, relational applications. You have full control to visually adjust layouts, manage granular permissions for your Xano data, and brand the app to match your company. It is quick to deploy, simple to maintain, and powerful enough to support enterprise-grade data structures.
You can include a wide range of features in your Xano frontend, tailored to how you process data. A great database-driven app usually mixes functional Softr blocks with Xano's powerful logic:
- AI-Powered Intelligence – Use Ask AI to let users query your Xano records conversationally, or set up Database AI Agents to summarize complex server-side data or perform data enrichment.
- Vibe Coding Blocks – Build custom UI elements—like a specialized data grid or interactive map—using the AI Code block to "vibe code" exactly how you want to visualize your Xano outputs.
- Softr Workflows – Build native automations, such as triggering a Xano API hook or sending a Slack notification whenever a record is updated in your frontend.
- User Portals & Logins – Securely manage access so tiered users (like Managers vs. Employees) only see specific data fetched from your Xano backend.
- Forms & Data Collection – Create complex forms with validation that POST data directly to your Xano endpoints.
- Dashboards & Charts – Visualize high-volume data and performance metrics with real-time charts powered by Xano's computational power.
- Lists & Advanced Filtering – Display and manage your Xano collections with searchable tables, kanban boards, and deep-link record views.
Everything is built using Softr's drag-and-drop blocks, so you can create these features without writing code. Need something highly specific for your API? Use the Vibe Coding block to generate a tailored component.
Vibe coding is about moving fast and using AI to build the interface your backend deserves. You can "vibe code" a Xano frontend in Softr by describing your data structure and user goals to the AI Co-Builder. Softr then generates a production-ready interface on top of a stable, secure foundation.
Unlike other tools that force you to write frontend JavaScript to handle API state, Softr handles the "boring 80%"—like user authentication, API connection logic, and permission mapping—natively. This means you get the speed of vibe coding without the headache of managing raw frontend code or state management. You describe the workflow, Softr builds the UI, and it connects to Xano instantly.
Yes. You can manage multiple clients, departments, or partner teams in a single Xano frontend. By mapping Xano's user roles to Softr's permission levels, each user only sees the specific database records and workflows assigned to them. This is ideal for SaaS products, internal tools, or agency portals where data isolation is critical.
Yes, you can. While Softr is a premier choice for a Xano frontend, you don't need to have your data hosted elsewhere to start. If you're starting from scratch, you can use Softr Databases, which is built into the platform and allows you to build relational apps immediately.
However, if you've already scaled with Xano or use other tools like Airtable, SQL, or HubSpot, Softr connects to those seamlessly. You have full control over whether you store your data natively in Softr or keep it in your existing Xano backend while using Softr as the presentation layer.
While Softr is an excellent frontend choice for Xano via API, Softr Databases is the recommended native data source for building business apps with maximum speed and zero-latency internal automations.
Softr also connects to 17+ external data sources. In addition to connecting to Xano's REST API, you can pull data from Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, SmartSuite, and BigQuery. You can even combine sources in the same app—for example, pulling your core application logic from Xano while displaying marketing assets from a Softr Database. Most integrations support real-time sync to keep your frontend and backend perfectly aligned.
Yes, Softr gives you full control over how users interact with your Xano data. You can customize the layout, navigation, and user journey to match your specific business requirements. Each page or functional block can be shown or hidden based on Xano user roles, ensuring your data stays secure.
You can define exactly what an Admin, Editor, or Viewer can do with your records. For instance, an Admin might have the ability to trigger a Xano 'delete' endpoint, while a standard user can only 'read' specific records. This customization is essential for complex database apps where data integrity and user-specific views are paramount.
Yes, you can fully white-label your Xano frontend using Softr. You can apply your own logo, custom domain, brand colors, and typography to make the application feel like a custom-built piece of software. You can remove all Softr branding so that your users and clients experience a seamless, fully branded interface connected to your Xano backend.
Yes, you can. Softr provides extensive flexibility to control the design of your Xano application. You can adjust the visual theme and page structures to match your brand requirements, choosing exactly how your Xano data is presented through various UI blocks:
- Table blocks – for high-density data management and bulk editing.
- List or Card blocks – to showcase items like product catalogs or member directories.
- Detail View – to provide a deep dive into a specific Xano record.
- Forms – to capture user input and send it to your Xano API.
- Charts – to interpret complex Xano datasets into visual insights.
- Calendar blocks – to manage scheduled tasks or project milestones.
If your backend schema in Xano evolves, it is easy to update your frontend blocks via the visual builder to reflect those changes instantly.
Softr is built with a security-first mindset. All data communication between Softr and Xano is encrypted via TLS. Softr provides granular control over data visibility; for Xano apps, Softr typically acts as a middleware that displays data in real-time based on the access settings you define.
You can manage user roles directly and apply visibility rules so that sensitive information stored in Xano is never exposed to the wrong user. Softr is SOC 2 Type II compliant and follows industry best practices for platform monitoring, ensuring that your frontend is just as secure as your Xano backend.
It is fully production-ready. Unlike "vibe coding" tools that produce experimental, unoptimized code, Softr builds your Xano frontend on a stable, battle-tested architecture.
We manage the critical infrastructure—authentication, hosting, and API connection security—natively. This solves the long-term maintenance problem of AI: you get the speed of instant interface generation with the reliability of a platform that scales with your Xano database. Your application is ready for real-world business use from the moment it's generated.
Softr is the first AI-native platform specifically designed for building business software. While traditional no-code tools require manual mapping of every single API field or produce fragile custom code, Softr’s AI Co-Builder understands the structure of a database app and generates the UI accordingly.
The advantage is our hybrid approach: use AI to generate the frontend for your Xano logic in minutes, then use our visual editor for pixel-perfect adjustments. You get the speed of AI-driven generation combined with enterprise-grade features like built-in auth and permissions that are often difficult to configure in other tools.
Yes. Softr supports powerful native workflows and integrations to ensure your Xano frontend works with your entire stack. You can automate internal processes using Softr Workflows or connect to external services like Stripe for payments or Intercom for support.
Because Softr supports REST API and webhooks, you can bridge your Xano backend with hundreds of other applications. Whether you need to trigger a background job in Xano or sync frontend user actions with a CRM, you can build these complex patterns without writing code.
Describe what you need. Softr's AI builds your custom database interface in minutes without writing any code.