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

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.
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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

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.

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Starting a site on a free plan and paying only once you need more.

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