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FlutterFlow vs Softr

FlutterFlow logo

FlutterFlow

No-Code

Visual builder that outputs real Flutter code for iOS, Android and web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Softr logo

Softr

No-Code

No-code platform for building web apps, client portals and directories from data

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FlutterFlow downloading your own generated code requires the Pro tier, so on cheaper plans you can build the application but cannot take it with you, which is precisely the reason most buyers chose the product.; Softr pricing scales with the number of app users, which can get expensive for consumer-facing apps.
  • They diverge on capability: FlutterFlow covers Flutter code generation, Softr covers Data source connectors.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FlutterFlow and Softr actually diverge.

Attributes where FlutterFlow and Softr differ
AttributeFlutterFlowSoftr
Pricing modelPer user per monthfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Androidweb
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in FlutterFlow

  • Flutter code generation
  • Firebase and Supabase integration
  • API and GraphQL calls
  • Custom code
  • Store deployment
  • Team collaboration

Only in Softr

  • Data source connectors
  • Pre-built blocks
  • User authentication & permissions
  • Client portals
  • Payments
  • Custom domains

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

FlutterFlow

  • A founder building a genuine cross-platform mobile app rather than a web formnot Softr
  • Prototyping an application that an in-house Flutter team will later take over as codenot Softr
  • Agencies delivering client mobile apps on a fixed budget where handing over source is contractualnot Softr
  • Internal apps that must be installed from the app stores rather than opened in a browsernot Softr

Softr

  • Client and partner portalsnot FlutterFlow
  • Internal tools on top of Airtablenot FlutterFlow
  • Directory and marketplace websitesnot FlutterFlow
  • MVP prototypes for startupsnot FlutterFlow

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

FlutterFlow

  • Downloading your own generated code requires the Pro tier, so on cheaper plans you can build the application but cannot take it with you, which is precisely the reason most buyers chose the product.
  • The output is Dart and Flutter, so the escape hatch only helps an organisation that already has or is willing to hire Flutter developers; for a non-technical buyer the exported code is unusable.
  • Once logic moves into custom functions and custom widgets, the visual editor becomes slower than writing the same code by hand, so the tool works against you at exactly the point the project gets serious.
  • The browser editor gets sluggish on large projects, with preview and build times that lengthen as page and component counts grow, which is felt daily by teams past the prototype stage.
  • There is no backend; Firebase or Supabase modelling, security rules, indexes and their bills are entirely your responsibility, so a FlutterFlow application is always at least two subscriptions and two skill sets.

Softr

  • Pricing scales with the number of app users, which can get expensive for consumer-facing apps.
  • Complex custom logic requires workarounds since it lacks a full scripting layer.
  • Deep customization of UI beyond provided blocks is limited compared to code-based builders.
  • Performance depends heavily on the connected data source, e.g. Airtable API limits.

Pricing, plan by plan

FlutterFlow

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Build and preview applications
    • FlutterFlow branding
    • No code download
  • Standard$30/month
    • Removes branding
    • Custom domain for web deployment
    • Local run and testing
  • Pro$70/month
    • Download the generated Flutter source
    • GitHub integration
    • Custom code and custom widgets without restriction
  • Teams$70/month
    • Everything in Pro, billed per user
    • Shared project libraries and roles
    • Branching and collaborative editing

Softr

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 app builders
    • 5 combined app users
    • No custom domain
  • Basic$25/month
    • 1 app builder
    • 5 Team + 5 Client users
    • 1 custom domain
  • Pro$119/month
    • 2 app builders
    • Up to 50 Team + 250 Client users
    • 1 custom domain
  • Business$395/month
    • 3 app builders
    • Up to 100 Team + 500 Client users
    • 1 custom domain

Which should you pick?

Choose FlutterFlow if

  • You need flutter code generation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want firebase and supabase integration.
FlutterFlow review

Choose Softr if

  • You need data source connectors.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want pre-built blocks.
Softr review

Questions people ask

Is FlutterFlow or Softr better?
Neither clearly leads. FlutterFlow starts at Free and Softr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FlutterFlow or Softr?
FlutterFlow starts at Free and Softr at Free.
Does FlutterFlow or Softr run on more platforms?
FlutterFlow runs on Web, iOS, Android. Softr runs on web.
Can I use FlutterFlow for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FlutterFlow best used for?
FlutterFlow is most often used for a founder building a genuine cross-platform mobile app rather than a web form, prototyping an application that an in-house flutter team will later take over as code, agencies delivering client mobile apps on a fixed budget where handing over source is contractual, internal apps that must be installed from the app stores rather than opened in a browser. Of those, a founder building a genuine cross-platform mobile app rather than a web form and prototyping an application that an in-house flutter team will later take over as code are not what Softr is typically brought in for.
What can FlutterFlow do that Softr cannot?
FlutterFlow covers Flutter code generation, Firebase and Supabase integration, API and GraphQL calls, Custom code. Softr covers Data source connectors, Pre-built blocks, User authentication & permissions, Client portals.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FlutterFlow: Can I export the code?

Yes, on the Pro tier and above. Lower tiers can build and preview but not download the Flutter project.

Softr: What does Softr cost?

Softr offers Free, Basic ($25/mo), Pro ($119/mo), Business ($395/mo), and custom Enterprise plans, with annual billing giving roughly two months free.

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FlutterFlow: Do I need to know how to code?

Not to build a straightforward application. You will need Dart for custom functions, for anything unusual, and for maintaining the exported project afterwards.

Softr: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

The Free plan allows up to 3 app builders and 5 combined app users, with no custom domain included.

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FlutterFlow: Does it include a database?

No. FlutterFlow builds the client. Data lives in Firebase, Supabase or your own API, and those costs and design decisions are separate.

Softr: How is usage metered?

Softr charges based on the number of app builders and app users (Team and Client), not on the number of apps published; extra users and domains cost additional monthly fees.

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