Softr review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Softr suits beginners and small businesses that want a straightforward site builder and can start on the free plan. Entry pricing starts at $25, above the €13.15 common across this site, so the free plan can carry a new site for a while before you commit to a paid one.
Key facts
- Best for
- Starting a site on a free plan and paying only once you need more.
- Price from
- $25 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Builder type
- Site (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2020 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Chat, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Beginners, Small business, Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Free plan
- Official website
- softr.io
Business tools
- Price from
- $25 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Tool type
- Automation (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2020 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Chat, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Beginners, Small business, Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Free plan
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- WikidataLinkedInXyoutube.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free plan is included, so you can build and publish before spending anything.
- It is aimed at beginners, small businesses and enterprise teams, per beginners, small business and enterprise.
- Support runs on chat, a help centre and community, per chat, help centre and community.
- It is a site builder, per site, so the focus is pages rather than retail.
Cons
- Support runs on chat, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line if a question needs a voice.
- Entry pricing of $25 sits above the €13.15 typical here, so the free plan is the cheaper starting point.
- It was founded in 2020, so it is a young platform next to long-established names in this group.
Who it suits
- You are building a first site and would rather start on a free plan.
- You run a small business and need a site builder rather than a shop platform.
- You are comfortable reading answers in a help centre and asking in chat or community, per chat, help centre and community.
Who should look elsewhere
- Ko-fi, if a lower entry figure matters most, since it is listed at $12.
- Mitienda Uruguay, if you would rather weigh a builder listed at UYU 400.
- Shafrik, if a different price point works better for you, at XOF 9,900.
How Softr compares
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Softr at entry?+
Entry pricing starts at $25, which is above the €13.15 common across this site and below the €29 upper mark. A free plan is also included, so a paid plan stays optional at the start.
Is there a free plan to try?+
Yes. A free plan is included, and the plan model listed is the free plan, per free plan. You can start there and decide later whether a paid tier adds anything your site genuinely needs.
How do I get help?+
Support runs on chat, help centre and community, which is chat, a help centre and community. That works well for self-serve questions, and it is worth knowing the list holds no phone line if you would rather speak to someone.
Who is Softr aimed at?+
It is aimed at beginners, small businesses and enterprise teams, per beginners, small business and enterprise. The mix matters most for a first site: a beginner or small business can start on the free plan, while a larger team pays $25 at entry.
Is it a site builder or an online store?+
It is listed as a site builder, per site, and most sites here are too, per 87.2%. The practical difference between options shows up in price rather than in the product label.
Where does it sit on price?+
On entry price it sits at rank 149 out of 199 brands compared, and its cost score of 5.5 matches the overall score of 5.5. The free plan keeps a cheaper option open for a tight budget.
What kind of product is it?+
It is filed under automation rather than a general design tool, per automation. The builder itself is a site, per site, so the automation label describes how the product is sold rather than what you end up building.
How do the alternatives compare on entry price?+
Ko-fi lists $12 at entry against Softr's $25, so it is cheaper on that figure. Mitienda Uruguay is listed at UYU 400 and Shafrik at XOF 9,900, each in its own currency, so read them carefully before deciding.
Sources
- softr.io checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Tool type
“Build secure portals and internal tools”
- softr.io/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Support channels
“2020 Year Founded”
- softr.io/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Builder type, Free plan, Pricing model, Price from
“"Basic" ... "For individuals to power work productivity"; "Pro" ... "For small teams building operational tools"; "Enterprise" ... "For companies that want extra volume, security, and support"”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: E-commerce plan price, Transaction fee.