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This step by step guide covers every Softr feature:
- Commencer — Create a free account and connect your data source
- Comment utiliser Visual Builder — arrange your pages by dragging blocks, no code required
- Comment utiliser les modèles et les blocs — skip the blank canvas and start creating from a proven layout
- Comment utiliser les intégrations — connect Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, SmartSuite and SQL databases
- Comment utiliser le label blanc — put your own brand and custom domains on every client-facing page
- Comment utiliser un code personnalisé — add advanced features that pre-built blocks cannot cover on their own
- Comment utiliser Interface Builder — control user groups, permissions and visibility settings for every block
- Comment utiliser un agent d'IA de base de données — get easy data management help without writing formulas by hand
- Comment utiliser les modèles d'applications professionnelles — launch internal tools and client portals from a business-ready starting point
- Comment utiliser un générateur d'applications IA — describe your app in plain words and get a working draft
Temps nécessaire : 5 minutes par fonctionnalité
Vous trouverez également dans ce guide : Conseils de pro | Erreurs courantes | Dépannage | Tarification | Alternatives
Pourquoi faire confiance à ce guide ?
I have used Softr for eight months and tested every feature covered here.
Ce tutoriel est issu d'une véritable expérience pratique, et non de captures d'écran fournies par le vendeur.

Softr sits near the top of the no-code app builders market right now.
It turns a spreadsheet into a real web app that people can log into.
But most users stop after their first Softr app and never touch permissions or integrations.
This guide shows you how to use Softr end to end, with screenshots and pro tips.
Tutoriel Softr
This How to Use Softr tutorial walks through every feature step by step, from your free account to publishing.

Softer
Turn Airtable, Google Sheets or Notion into a working web app in an afternoon. Softr handles logins, user groups and client portals for you. Start on the free plan, no card needed.
Premiers pas avec Softr
Before you get started with Softr, finish this one-time setup.
Cela prend environ trois minutes.
Here is what my own build looked like:

Passons maintenant en revue chaque étape.
Étape 1 : Créez votre compte gratuit
Open the Softr sign up page and create a free account.
Use your email address or sign in with Google.
✓ Point de contrôle: Vérifiez votre boîte de réception pour l'e-mail de confirmation.
Step 2: Pick a Softr Template or Start From Scratch
Softr runs in the browser, so there is nothing to download.
Type a keyword into the search bar or parcourir Modèles par catégorie.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: You should land in the editor with a starter page loaded.
Étape 3 : Connectez votre source de données
Click the Select Data Source dropdown in the Source tab.
Softr connects to an Airtable backend, Google Sheets, Notion, SmartSuite, SQL databases and Xano.
Map each column to the matching element in your block.
✅ Terminé : Vous êtes prêt à utiliser n'importe quelle fonctionnalité ci-dessous.
Comment utiliser Softr Visual Builder
Constructeur visuel is the drag-and-drop canvas where you arrange pre-built blocks into a page.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Open the Page You Want to Customize
Pick a page from the left-hand menu inside the editor.
Every block on that page can be moved, hidden or removed.
Step 2: Drag a Block Into Place
Drag a list, form or chart block onto the canvas.
Swap the placeholder text for your own headline and button labels.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: Your new block appears on the page with live data inside it.
Step 3: Bind the Block to Your Data
Open the Source tab and choose the table you want to show.
Not a single line of code is required at any point.
✅ Résultat : You have a working page built entirely by dragging and dropping.
💡 Conseil de pro : Hover a block and click the three dots to duplicate it instead of rebuilding from scratch.
Comment utiliser les modèles et blocs Softr
Modèles et blocs give you ready-made layouts so you never start creating from an empty page.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Étape 1 : Parcourez la galerie de modèles
Filter templates by category, such as portals, directories or dashboards.
Explore a few live demos before you commit to one.
Step 2: Load Your Chosen Softr Template
Click Use Template and Softr copies every page into your workspace.
The sample data comes with it so nothing looks broken.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: The template loads with all pages, blocks and navigation in place.
Step 3: Replace the Sample Content
Swap the demo records for your own and delete blocks you do not need.
✅ Résultat : Your first app is running in minutes instead of days.
💡 Conseil de pro : Build your first Softr app from a template even if you plan to redesign it later.
Comment utiliser les intégrations Softr
Intégrations link Softr to the tools your team already uses every day.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Étape 1 : Ouvrez le panneau des intégrations
Find Integrations in the left-hand menu of your workspace.
You will see native options plus Zapier et Fabriquer.
Step 2: Connect Your Automation Tool
Authorise the connection and pick a trigger, such as new records being added.
Softr also has built-in workflows for Slack alerts and record updates.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: Your test row appears in the connected tool within a few seconds.
Step 3: Test the Flow With One Record
Click Add Record in your app and watch the automation fire.
Real-time updates flow back into the table without a refresh.
✅ Résultat : Repetitive tasks like alerts and status changes now run without you.
💡 Conseil de pro : Send failed automations to a Slack channel so silent errors never pile up unseen.
How to Use Softr White-Labeller
Marque blanche removes Softr branding so the app looks like part of your own website.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Upload Your Brand Assets
Add your logo, favicon and colours under the workspace settings.
Every page picks up the new look right away.
Step 2: Connect a Custom Domain
Paid plans support custom domains through a simple DNS record.
The free plan publishes to a Softr subdomain instead.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: Your domain resolves and the Softr badge is gone from the footer.
Step 3: Check the Client View
Open the live URL in a private window to see what a client sees.
✅ Résultat : Clients see your brand, not the platform behind it.
💡 Conseil de pro : Match your app colours to your existing website so shared documents and links feel like one product.
Comment utiliser le code personnalisé Softr
Code personnalisé lets you go past the built-in blocks when a project needs something unusual.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Étape 1 : Ajouter un bloc de code personnalisé
Drop a code block onto the page from the block library.
This block is locked on the free plan, so upgrade first.
Step 2: Paste Your Snippet
Add your HTML, CSS or JavaScript and save the page.
Keep each snippet small so debugging stays simple.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: Your custom element renders inside the page without breaking the layout.
Step 3: Preview Before Publishing
Test the page on mobile and desktop before writing anything to production.
✅ Résultat : You have advanced features that no pre-built block offers.
💡 Conseil de pro : Comment every snippet with its purpose and date so future you knows why it exists.
Comment utiliser Softr Interface Builder
Créateur d'interface is where you decide who sees what once people sign in.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Create a Sign-In Page
Add the sign-in block so users get an account instead of open access.
Softr handles the login screen and password resets for you.
Step 2: Add User Groups for Each Role
To add user groups, click Users in the left-hand menu and open the User Groups tab.
Add users manually or with conditional filters based on their attributes.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: A test account sees only the pages you assigned to its group.
Step 3: Set Visibility Settings
Under the Visibility tab, show blocks to specific user groups only.
You can also split what logged-in users and non-logged-in users see.
✅ Résultat : Sensitive data stays hidden and Softr access matches real user needs.
💡 Conseil de pro : Create a read-only group first, then add permissions as more users join the app.
Comment utiliser l'agent d'IA de base de données Softr
Agent d'IA de base de données answers questions about your tables so you spend less time digging.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Open the Database View
Select the table you want to work with inside Softr.
The agent reads the structure and column names automatically.
Step 2: Ask for What You Need
Type a plain request, such as cleaning duplicates or grouping records.
Review the suggested change before you apply it.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: The table updates and your record count matches what you expected.
Step 3: Apply and Verify
Accept the change, then spot-check a few rows against your source.
The point is to manage data quickly, not to hand the agent full control.
✅ Résultat : Easy data management without hand-writing a single formula.
💡 Conseil de pro : Ask the agent to explain its logic before applying anything to a live table.
Comment utiliser les modèles d'applications Softr Business
Modèles d'applications professionnelles cover the app types most teams need on day one.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Pick Your Business Use Case
Choose from internal tools like dashboards, directories and inventory trackers.
Client portals and membership sites sit in the same gallery.
Step 2: Adapt the Template to Your Team
Rename pages, adjust fields and connect your own tables.
Delete any blocks that do not match how your team works.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: Your teammates can log in and reach only their assigned sections.
Step 3: Invite Your First Users
Send invites and confirm each person lands on the right page.
✅ Résultat : A business-ready app without a developer on the payroll.
💡 Conseil de pro : Start with one department, prove it works, then roll the same pattern out wider.
Comment utiliser le générateur d'applications Softr AI
Générateur d'applications IA builds a first draft from a plain description of what you want.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Étape 1 : Décrivez votre application
Type what the app should do and who will use it.
Be specific about the pages and the data you plan to show.
Étape 2 : Examiner la structure générée
Softr returns pages, blocks and sample fields you can edit.
Treat it as a draft, not a finished product.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: A multi-page draft app appears in your workspace ready to edit.
Step 3: Connect Real Data and Refine
Swap the sample tables for your live data source and start building properly.
✅ Résultat : You skip the blank page problem and start creating immediately.
💡 Conseil de pro : Generate two or three versions from different prompts, then keep the best structure.
Conseils et astuces Softr Pro
After eight months with Softr, here are the tips I actually use.
Raccourcis clavier
| Action | Raccourci |
|---|---|
| Annuler la dernière modification | Ctrl/Cmd + Z |
| Rétablir la modification | Ctrl/Cmd + Maj + Z |
| Enregistrer la page | Ctrl / Cmd + S |
| Ouvrir l'aperçu | Ctrl / Cmd + P |
Fonctionnalités cachées que la plupart des gens ignorent
- Conditional filters on lists: Show each person only their own rows without duplicating pages.
- Preview as a user group: Hit the preview button and switch roles to test permissions fast.
- Block-level visibility: Hide one button instead of building a whole second page.
Erreurs courantes à éviter (plus légères)
Mistake #1: Publishing before you test the app
❌ Faux : Going live straight from the editor and hoping the layout holds on phones.
✅ À droite : Use preview mode on desktop and mobile, then publish once every page behaves.
Mistake #2: Leaving sensitive data visible
❌ Faux : Building every page for logged-in users and skipping visibility settings entirely.
✅ À droite : Add a user group per role and lock each block to the people who need it.
Mistake #3: Flat, messy tables
❌ Faux : Dumping everything into one wide sheet with no linked records.
✅ À droite : Organise data in relational tables with linked records before you connect it.
Dépannage plus doux
Problem: My list block shows nothing
Cause: The block is bound to the wrong table, or a filter excludes every row.
Réparer: Reopen the Source tab, confirm the table, then clear your conditional filters one by one.
Problem: A user sees a page they should not
Cause: The page is public, so non-logged-in users can reach it directly by URL.
Réparer: Set the page to logged-in users only, then assign it to specific user groups.
Problème : Mon domaine personnalisé ne se connecte pas
Cause: DNS records have not propagated, or the plan does not include custom domains.
Réparer: Confirm your plan, recheck the CNAME record, then wait up to 24 hours.
📌 Note: Si aucune de ces solutions ne résout votre problème, contactez le support Softr.
Qu'est-ce que Softr ?
Softer is a no-code platform that turns your data into a working web app.
Think of it like a front end you bolt onto a spreadsheet you already trust.
Regardez ce bref aperçu :
Il comprend les fonctionnalités clés suivantes :
- Constructeur visuel : arrange your pages by dragging blocks, no code required
- Modèles et blocs : skip the blank canvas and start creating from a proven layout
- Intégrations : connect Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, SmartSuite and SQL databases
- Marque blanche : put your own brand and custom domains on every client-facing page
- Code personnalisé : add advanced features that pre-built blocks cannot cover on their own
- Générateur d'interface : control user groups, permissions and visibility settings for every block
- Agent d'IA de base de données : get easy data management help without writing formulas by hand
- Modèles d'applications professionnelles : launch internal tools and client portals from a business-ready starting point
- Générateur d'applications IA : describe your app in plain words and get a working draft
Pour une analyse complète, consultez notre Revue Softr.

Teams use it for internal tools, client portals, directories and simple membership sites.
It is beginner-friendly, so a non-technical team can easily build something useful.
The user community shares patterns and fixes worth copying.
Prix plus bas
Voici le coût de Softr en 2026 :
| Plan | Prix | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|
| Gratuit | 0 $/mois | Testing your first app on a Softr subdomain |
| Basique | 49 $/mois | Small client portals with custom domains |
| Professionnel | 139 $/mois | Growing teams that need more users and blocks |
| Entreprise | 269 $/mois | Bigger internal tools and heavier collaboration |
| Entreprise | Coutume | Large rollouts with custom terms |
Essai gratuit : Yes, 14 days on the paid version so you can test advanced features first.
Garantie de remboursement : Not advertised, so treat the free plan and trial as your safety net.

Softr offers a free plan capped at 5 internal users and 100 external users.
Custom code blocks and several other blocks stay locked until you upgrade.
💰 Meilleur rapport qualité-prix : Basic — it unlocks custom domains at the lowest paid price.
Softr vs Alternatives
Comment Softr se compare-t-il ? Voici le contexte concurrentiel :
| Outil | Idéal pour | Prix | Notation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softer | Portals on Airtable | 49 $/mois | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Bulle | Full custom logic | 32 $/mois | ⭐ 4,4 |
| Buzzy | Design-to-app builds | 19 $/mois | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Glisser | Applications mobiles prioritaires | 49 $/mois | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Softgen | AI-generated web apps | 20 $/mois | ⭐ 4.1 |
| Adalo | Native app stores | 45 $/mois | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Aimable IA | Prompt-built projects | 25 $/mois | ⭐ 4,4 |
| Émergent | Agent-driven builds | 20 $/mois | ⭐ 4.0 |
Sélection rapide :
- Meilleur résultat global : Softr — fastest route from a table to a portal with real permissions.
- Meilleur budget : Buzzy — the cheapest entry point among these no-code tools.
- Idéal pour les débutants : Softr — the editor explains itself as you go.
- Best for deep custom logic: Bubble — far more control, far steeper learning curve.
🎯 Alternatives plus douces
Vous cherchez des alternatives plus douces ? Voici les meilleures options :
- 🚀 Bulle: Full visual programming with workflows and logic that go well past block settings.
- 💰 Buzzy : Turns Figma designs into apps cheaply, good for design-led teams.
- 🎨 Glisser : Polished mobile-first apps built straight from sheets and databases.
- ⚡ Softgen : Prompt-driven builder that ships a working draft in minutes.
- 👶 Adalo : Beginner-friendly path to apps you can publish in the app stores.
- 🧠 IA adorable : Generates real front-end code from prompts for developer-leaning teams.
- 🔧 Émergent: Agent-style builder aimed at people comfortable steering AI output.
Pour la liste complète, consultez notre Alternatives plus douces guide.
⚔️ Plus doux comparé
Voici comment Softr se compare à chacun de ses concurrents :
- Softr vs Bubble : Softr wins on speed and simplicity, Bubble wins when you need custom logic.
- Plus doux vs plus bruyant : Softr has stronger permissions, Buzzy is cheaper for design-first builds.
- Plus doux vs Glisse : Glide feels better on phones, Softr handles client portals more cleanly.
- Softr vs Softgen : Softgen drafts faster, Softr gives you a stable editor to maintain.
- Softr contre Adalo : Adalo publishes to app stores, Softr is better for browser-based tools.
- Softr vs Lovable ai: Lovable ai writes code, Softr keeps everything inside a no-code editor.
- Softr vs Emergent : Emergent leans experimental, Softr is the safer pick for client work.
Commencez à utiliser Softr dès maintenant
Vous avez appris à utiliser toutes les principales fonctionnalités de Softr :
- ✅ Constructeur visuel
- ✅ Modèles et blocs
- ✅ Intégrations
- ✅ Marque blanche
- ✅ Code personnalisé
- ✅ Créateur d'interface
- ✅ Agent d'IA de base de données
- ✅ Modèles d'applications professionnelles
- ✅ Générateur d'applications IA
Étape suivante : Choisissez une fonctionnalité et essayez-la dès maintenant.
La plupart des gens commencent par le générateur visuel.
Cela prend moins de 5 minutes.
Foire aux questions
Softr est-il facile à utiliser ?
Yes. The drag-and-drop editor uses pre-built blocks, so a first app takes an afternoon. No code required, though permissions take a little practice to set up properly.
Que pouvez-vous faire avec Softr ?
Build client portals, internal tools, directories, dashboards and membership sites. Softr connects to Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, SmartSuite and SQL databases, then handles logins and access rules.
Puis-je utiliser Softr gratuitement ?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 internal users and 100 external users on a Softr subdomain. Custom code and custom domains need a paid plan.
Softr est-il adapté aux débutants ?
Yes. Templates, pre-built blocks and clear settings make it one of the friendlier no-code app builders. Most beginners publish a working app on their first day.
Is Softr good for SEO?
Softr handles page titles, descriptions and clean URLs on a custom domain. It is fine for a small marketing website, but weaker than a dedicated CMS.












