Softr
✓ Verified by EU AltsBuild web apps and portals from Airtable or Google Sheets — a German no-code alternative to Bubble.
Overview
Softr is a Berlin, Germany-based European company building no-code and saas software since 2019. Despite its EU base, EU Alts has verified that Softr independently owned, with its ultimate ownership based in Germany (Softr Platforms GmbH, Berlin — confirmed correct, not Delaware/US), and hosts customer data with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Germany, so it may still fall under the reach of the US CLOUD Act — worth weighing against well-known US incumbents on this specific point.
Why European teams pick Softr
Teams in Europe still consider Softr for its no-code product and Germany presence, operating since 2019, but unlike a fully EU-owned provider, Softr independently owned, with its ultimate ownership based in Germany (Softr Platforms GmbH, Berlin — confirmed correct, not Delaware/US), and hosts customer data with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Germany — so it does not fully avoid US CLOUD Act exposure the way some other alternatives to well-known US incumbents do.
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About
Softr is a Berlin-based no-code app builder founded in 2019 that lets non-developers build client portals, internal tools, marketplaces, and directories directly on top of Airtable, Google Sheets, or HubSpot data. It provides pre-built blocks — tables, lists, maps, charts, forms, and dashboards — that can be assembled without code. Softr stores all customer data in EU data centres under GDPR and offers a DPA for business plans. Its primary use cases are client portals, membership sites, job boards, and B2B dashboards where customer data must remain in EU jurisdiction. Softr integrates with Stripe for payments, Zapier for automation, and Memberstack for membership management.
Details
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Ownership
- Independently owned (Germany (Softr Platforms GmbH, Berlin — confirmed correct, not Delaware/US))
- Hosting
- Amazon Web Services (AWS), Germany
- CLOUD Act
- Exposed
- Company size
- 51–200 employees
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Frequently asked questions
What is Softr?
Softr is a Berlin-based no-code app builder founded in 2019 that lets non-developers build client portals, internal tools, marketplaces, and directories directly on top of Airtable, Google Sheets, or HubSpot data. It provides pre-built blocks — tables, lists, maps, charts, forms, and dashboards — that can be assembled without code. Softr stores all customer data in EU data centres under GDPR and offers a DPA for business plans. Its primary use cases are client portals, membership sites, job boards, and B2B dashboards where customer data must remain in EU jurisdiction. Softr integrates with Stripe for payments, Zapier for automation, and Memberstack for membership management.
What does Softr do?
Softr is build web apps and portals from airtable or google sheets — a german no-code alternative to bubble. It is listed under no-code and saas on EU Alts because its core functionality serves teams looking for a European no-code tool with EU data residency, typically as a switch away from well-known US incumbents.
Is Softr a good European no-code alternative?
Softr is a fit for European businesses evaluating no-code options where data residency and GDPR alignment matter — typical buyers include EU-based SaaS teams, public-sector projects, regulated industries (healthcare, finance, legal), and any organisation that needs to demonstrate that customer data does not leave the EU. It also overlaps with saas use cases.
Is Softr GDPR compliant?
Softr is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and processes user data under the GDPR by default. Customer data processing is supervised by Germany's data protection authority, the Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI). However, EU Alts has verified that Softr independently owned, with its ultimate ownership based in Germany (Softr Platforms GmbH, Berlin — confirmed correct, not Delaware/US), and hosts customer data with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Germany, which means — unlike a fully EU-owned provider — it may still be reachable under the US CLOUD Act, similar to well-known US incumbents in that respect.
How do teams switch from well-known US incumbents to Softr?
Teams evaluating a move from well-known US incumbents to Softr should note: Softr independently owned, with its ultimate ownership based in Germany (Softr Platforms GmbH, Berlin — confirmed correct, not Delaware/US), and hosts customer data with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Germany, so this switch narrows but may not fully close the US CLOUD Act gap. Weigh that against the no-code workflow fit before treating it as a complete Schrems II fix.
Where is Softr based?
Softr is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company was founded in 2019. Its main website is https://www.softr.io.