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Softr turns Airtable into portals. Jet builds governed tools on your real database.
Softr is a no-code builder for turning Airtable, Google Sheets, or a database into client portals and simple internal apps. Jet Admin covers the same portals and tools, but connects straight to your production database with two-way sync and enterprise governance — and generates the app from a prompt instead of block by block.
Why teams choose
Jet Admin
Softr is a no-code builder for turning Airtable, Google Sheets, or a database into client portals and simple internal apps. Jet Admin covers the same portals and tools, but connects straight to your production database with two-way sync and enterprise governance — and generates the app from a prompt instead of block by block.
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Runs on your real database, not a copy
Jet connects directly to Postgres, MySQL, Snowflake and 45+ sources with two-way sync. Softr leans on Airtable or Google Sheets as the backend, so you're limited by their row caps and structure.
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Generated from a prompt
Describe the tool and Jet builds the whole app on your data. Softr still has you assemble apps block by block from templates.
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Enterprise governance built in
Describe the tool and Jet builds the whole app on your data. Softr still has you assemble apps block by block from templates.
Enterprise governance built in
Granular roles, SSO/SAML and audit logs come standard in Jet. On Softr, real access control and SSO only arrive on higher tiers.
Feature by feature
CAPABILITY
Jet
Softr
Built for internal tools & ops
Granular role-based access
White-label & custom domains
Build on your existing database
Two-way sync & write-back
45+ data & app integrations
Generate a full app from a prompt
SSO / SAML & SCIM
Full support
Partial / limited
Not available
The verdict
So, which should you choose?
Softr
may be better when…
Softr turns Airtable into portals. Jet builds governed tools on your real database.
Jet Admin is best when…
Your team needs to understand and maintain the app without engineers
You want to see your app logic visually — not hidden in code
You need a database your whole team can browse and work with directly
You want built-in permissions and no per-seat pricing
Import Your App
Already built it in
Softr
?
Bring it into Jet.
Full control over your code, none of the deployment headaches. Jet gives you a safe place to deploy, govern, and run your apps. Just export your React app's code and import it in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Softr and Jet Admin?
Softr is a no-code builder for turning Airtable, Google Sheets, or a database into client portals and simple internal apps. Jet Admin covers the same portals and tools, but connects straight to your production database with two-way sync and enterprise governance — and generates the app from a prompt instead of block by block.
Is Jet Admin a good alternative to Softr?
Yes — if you want the same portals and internal apps but running on your production database with two-way sync and governance built in, instead of on Airtable or Google Sheets.
What does Jet Admin offer that Softr doesn't?
A direct connection to your real database, granular roles, SSO/SAML and audit logs on every plan, and apps generated from a prompt rather than assembled block by block.
When is Softr the better choice?
Teams that keep their data in Airtable or Google Sheets and want to spin up client portals and lightweight apps without touching a database.
Can I migrate from Softr to Jet Admin?
Yes. Point Jet Admin at the database, Airtable base, or APIs your Softr app already uses and regenerate the interface on top — there's no data migration because Jet builds on your data where it lives.
How is Jet Admin priced compared to Softr?
Jet Admin is free to start and scales with apps and usage. Softr charges per plan tier with limits on app users and features; Jet doesn't charge per editor seat, so your whole team can build.
Does Jet Admin work with my existing data sources?
Yes — Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, BigQuery, Google Sheets, Airtable, REST APIs and 45+ more, with two-way sync and no data copies.
