Snelstart
This step by step guide covers every Softr feature:
- Aan de slag — Create a free account and connect your data source
- Hoe Visual Builder te gebruiken — arrange your pages by dragging blocks, no code required
- Hoe sjablonen en blokken te gebruiken — skip the blank canvas and start creating from a proven layout
- Hoe integraties te gebruiken — connect Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, SmartSuite and SQL databases
- Hoe gebruik je white-labeling? — put your own brand and custom domains on every client-facing page
- Hoe gebruik je aangepaste code? — add advanced features that pre-built blocks cannot cover on their own
- Hoe Interface Builder te gebruiken — control user groups, permissions and visibility settings for every block
- Hoe gebruik je een AI-agent voor databases? — get easy data management help without writing formulas by hand
- Hoe gebruik je sjablonen voor zakelijke apps? — launch internal tools and client portals from a business-ready starting point
- Hoe gebruik je een AI-appgenerator? — describe your app in plain words and get a working draft
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I have used Softr for eight months and tested every feature covered here.
Deze handleiding is gebaseerd op praktijkervaring, niet op screenshots van de leverancier.
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.
Zachtere handleiding
This How to Use Softr tutorial walks through every feature step by step, from your free account to publishing.
Zachter
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.
Aan de slag met Softr
Before you get started with Softr, finish this one-time setup.
Het duurt ongeveer drie minuten.
Here is what my own build looked like:
Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.
Stap 1: Maak uw gratis account aan
Open the Softr sign up page and create a free account.
Use your email address or sign in with Google.
✓ Controlepunt: Controleer uw inbox for the confirmation email.
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 bladeren Sjablonen per categorie.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: You should land in the editor with a starter page loaded.
Stap 3: Verbind uw gegevensbron
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.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
Hoe Softr Visual Builder te gebruiken
Visual Builder is the drag-and-drop canvas where you arrange pre-built blocks into a page.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
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.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: 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.
✅ Resultaat: You have a working page built entirely by dragging and dropping.
💡 Pro-tip: Hover a block and click the three dots to duplicate it instead of rebuilding from scratch.
Hoe Softr-sjablonen en -blokken te gebruiken
Sjablonen en blokken give you ready-made layouts so you never start creating from an empty page.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Blader door de sjabloongalerij
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.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: 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.
✅ Resultaat: Your first app is running in minutes instead of days.
💡 Pro-tip: Build your first Softr app from a template even if you plan to redesign it later.
Hoe Softr-integraties te gebruiken
Integraties link Softr to the tools your team already uses every day.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open het Integratiepaneel
Find Integrations in the left-hand menu of your workspace.
You will see native options plus Zapier en maken.
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.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: 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 automatisering fire.
Real-time updates flow back into the table without a refresh.
✅ Resultaat: Repetitive tasks like alerts and status changes now run without you.
💡 Pro-tip: Send failed automations to a Slack channel so silent errors never pile up unseen.
How to Use Softr White-Labeller
White-labeling removes Softr branding so the app looks like part of your own website.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
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.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: 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.
✅ Resultaat: Clients see your brand, not the platform behind it.
💡 Pro-tip: Match your app colours to your existing website so shared documents and links feel like one product.
Hoe gebruik je een aangepaste Softr-code?
Aangepaste code lets you go past the built-in blocks when a project needs something unusual.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Een aangepast codeblok toevoegen
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.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: 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.
✅ Resultaat: You have advanced features that no pre-built block offers.
💡 Pro-tip: Comment every snippet with its purpose and date so future you knows why it exists.
Hoe Softr Interface Builder te gebruiken
Interface Builder is where you decide who sees what once people sign in.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
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.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: 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.
✅ Resultaat: Sensitive data stays hidden and Softr access matches real user needs.
💡 Pro-tip: Create a read-only group first, then add permissions as more users join the app.
Hoe gebruik je de Softr Database AI Agent?
Database AI Agent answers questions about your tables so you spend less time digging.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
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.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: 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.
✅ Resultaat: Easy data management without hand-writing a single formula.
💡 Pro-tip: Ask the agent to explain its logic before applying anything to a live table.
Hoe Softr-bedrijfsappsjablonen te gebruiken
Sjablonen voor zakelijke apps cover the app types most teams need on day one.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
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.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: 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.
✅ Resultaat: A business-ready app without a developer on the payroll.
💡 Pro-tip: Start with one department, prove it works, then roll the same pattern out wider.
Hoe gebruik je de Softr AI-appgenerator?
AI-appgenerator builds a first draft from a plain description of what you want.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Beschrijf je app
Type what the app should do and who will use it.
Be specific about the pages and the data you plan to show.
Stap 2: Controleer de gegenereerde structuur
Softr returns pages, blocks and sample fields you can edit.
Treat it as a draft, not a finished product.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: 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.
✅ Resultaat: You skip the blank page problem and start creating immediately.
💡 Pro-tip: Generate two or three versions from different prompts, then keep the best structure.
Slimme professionele tips en snelkoppelingen
After eight months with Softr, here are the tips I actually use.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Laatste bewerking ongedaan maken | Ctrl / Cmd + Z |
| Opnieuw bewerken | Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z |
| Pagina opslaan | Ctrl / Cmd + S |
| Open preview | Ctrl / Cmd + P |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- 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.
Veelgemaakte fouten die je moet vermijden
Mistake #1: Publishing before you test the app
❌ Fout: Going live straight from the editor and hoping the layout holds on phones.
✅ Rechts: Use preview mode on desktop and mobile, then publish once every page behaves.
Mistake #2: Leaving sensitive data visible
❌ Fout: Building every page for logged-in users and skipping visibility settings entirely.
✅ Rechts: Add a user group per role and lock each block to the people who need it.
Mistake #3: Flat, messy tables
❌ Fout: Dumping everything into one wide sheet with no linked records.
✅ Rechts: Organise data in relational tables with linked records before you connect it.
Probleemoplossing voor Softr
Problem: My list block shows nothing
Oorzaak: The block is bound to the wrong table, or a filter excludes every row.
Repareren: Reopen the Source tab, confirm the table, then clear your conditional filters one by one.
Problem: A user sees a page they should not
Oorzaak: The page is public, so non-logged-in users can reach it directly by URL.
Repareren: Set the page to logged-in users only, then assign it to specific user groups.
Probleem: Mijn aangepaste domein maakt geen verbinding
Oorzaak: DNS records have not propagated, or the plan does not include custom domains.
Repareren: Confirm your plan, recheck the CNAME record, then wait up to 24 hours.
📌 Opmerking: Als geen van deze oplossingen uw probleem verhelpt, neem dan contact op met de Softr-support.
Wat is zachter?
Zachter 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.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- Visuele bouwer: arrange your pages by dragging blocks, no code required
- Sjablonen en blokken: skip the blank canvas and start creating from a proven layout
- Integraties: connect Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, SmartSuite and SQL databases
- White-labeling: put your own brand and custom domains on every client-facing page
- Aangepaste code: add advanced features that pre-built blocks cannot cover on their own
- Interfacebouwer: control user groups, permissions and visibility settings for every block
- Database AI-agent: get easy data management help without writing formulas by hand
- Sjablonen voor zakelijke apps: launch internal tools and client portals from a business-ready starting point
- AI-appgenerator: describe your app in plain words and get a working draft
Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze Zachtere beoordeling.
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.
Lagere prijzen
Dit zijn de kosten van Softr in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Vrij | $0/maand | Testing your first app on a Softr subdomain |
| Basis | $49/maand | Small client portals with custom domains |
| Professioneel | $139/maand | Growing teams that need more users and blocks |
| Bedrijf | $269/maand | Bigger internal tools and heavier collaboration |
| Onderneming | Aangepast | Large rollouts with custom terms |
Gratis proefperiode: Yes, 14 days on the paid version so you can test advanced features first.
Geld-terug-garantie: 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.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Basic — it unlocks custom domains at the lowest paid price.
Zachtere versus alternatieven
Hoe verhoudt Softr zich tot de concurrentie? Dit is het concurrentielandschap:
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachter | Portals on Airtable | $49/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Bel | Full custom logic | $32/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Zoemend | Design-to-app builds | $19/maand | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Glijden | Apps die primair voor mobiel gebruik zijn ontwikkeld | $49/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Softgen | AI-generated web apps | $20/maand | ⭐ 4.1 |
| Adalo | Native app stores | $45/maand | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Lief AI | Prompt-built projects | $25/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Opkomend | Agent-driven builds | $20/maand | ⭐ 4.0 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: Softr — fastest route from a table to a portal with real permissions.
- Beste budget: Buzzy — the cheapest entry point among these no-code tools.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: Softr — the editor explains itself as you go.
- Best for deep custom logic: Bubble — far more control, far steeper learning curve.
🎯 Zachtere alternatieven
Op zoek naar zachtere alternatieven? Dit zijn de beste opties:
- 🚀 Bel: 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.
- 🎨 Glijden: 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.
- 🧠 Lieve AI: Generates real front-end code from prompts for developer-leaning teams.
- 🔧 Opkomend: Agent-style builder aimed at people comfortable steering AI output.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Zachtere alternatieven gids.
⚔️ Zachter in vergelijking
Hieronder een vergelijking van Softr met de concurrenten:
- Zachter versus bubbelvormig: Softr wins on speed and simplicity, Bubble wins when you need custom logic.
- Zacht versus levendig: Softr has stronger permissions, Buzzy is cheaper for design-first builds.
- Zachter versus glijden: Glide feels better on phones, Softr handles client portals more cleanly.
- Softr versus Softgen: Softgen drafts faster, Softr gives you a stable editor to maintain.
- Softer versus 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.
- Zachtere versus opkomende: Emergent leans experimental, Softr is the safer pick for client work.
Begin nu met het gebruik van Softr.
Je hebt geleerd hoe je alle belangrijke Softr-functies kunt gebruiken:
- ✅ Visuele Bouwer
- ✅ Sjablonen en blokken
- ✅ Integraties
- ✅ White-labeling
- ✅ Aangepaste code
- ✅ Interface Builder
- ✅ Database AI-agent
- ✅ Sjablonen voor zakelijke apps
- ✅ AI-appgenerator
Volgende stap: Kies één functie en probeer die nu uit.
De meeste mensen beginnen met de visuele builder.
Het duurt minder dan 5 minuten.
Veelgestelde vragen
Is Softr gebruiksvriendelijk?
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.
Wat kun je met Softr doen?
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.
Kan ik Softr gratis gebruiken?
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.
Is Softr geschikt voor beginners?
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.
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