Softr Databases Overview

Softr Databases is relational database tool you can use to store, manage, and organize your data. You can use it as a standalone database tool, or connect it directly to your apps to show content, update records, or personalize what users see.

Think of it like a smarter spreadsheet—but built for apps.

Softr gives you a few easy ways to get started with your database:

Here’s how to create your first database and understand the key pieces along the way:

Go to the Databases section on the left nav of your Softr workspace and create a new database. A table is like a list of similar items. For example, if you’re building a job board, you might have a table called Jobs. If it’s a client portal, you might create a table called Clients.

Fields are the pieces of information you want to store about each item. These are the columns in your table. For example, a client might have:

Each field has a type that tells the database what kind of info it should expect. Here are a few common ones:

Choosing the right type keeps your data organised and easy to use. Learn more about different Field types here.

Each item in the list is called a record. So in your Clients table, every client is a new record—just like a row in a spreadsheet. You can fill in your data manually or enable your users to fill in the fields via the Softr application.

As your app grows, you may add more tables—such as Projects, Orders, or Support Tickets—or add more fields to collect new data, like Notes, Payment Status, and Company contacts.

That’s it—you’ve just built the foundation of your app with a well-structured database!

Once you've created your database, you’re ready to build and connect to your app.

To display your data in the app, connect a dynamic block (e.g., List, Grid, Table) to Softr Databases:

When you connect your table to a block, you can choose which columns to display and map to block fields.. This lets you control how your data appears in the app.

Example: If you have a Profile Picture (Attachment field) in your Database, map it to an Image field in the Softr app so it displays correctly.

All Database fields are supported in Softr Blocks. Some fields are read-only. For more detailed information about fields and their configuration, refer to the Fields page.