Softr vs SpreadSimple
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Softr focuses on building web apps and portals from airtable. SpreadSimple focuses on building simple websites from google sheets. For embeddable data widgets from 10+ sources, Shareables is a third option starting at $6/mo.
Overview
Softr
Build client portals, internal tools, and more from Airtable
Building web apps and portals from Airtable. Target audience: teams building internal tools and client portals.
SpreadSimple
Turn your spreadsheet into a website
Building simple websites from Google Sheets. Target audience: small businesses wanting a quick site from spreadsheet data.
Strengths and weaknesses
Softr
Strengths
- + User authentication and member portals
- + Conditional visibility based on logged-in user
- + Strong Airtable integration with write-back
- + App-like layouts with navigation and pages
Weaknesses
- - Expensive starting at $49/mo
- - Limited to Airtable and Google Sheets as data sources
- - Not designed for embedding into existing websites
- - Can be slow with large datasets
SpreadSimple
Strengths
- + Built-in Stripe checkout for selling products
- + Simple, focused product for Google Sheets users
- + Cart and order management from spreadsheet
- + Clean, modern site templates
Weaknesses
- - Only works with Google Sheets (no Airtable, Notion, etc.)
- - Limited widget types compared to Shareables
- - Not designed for embedding into existing sites
- - Fewer customization options
Who should choose what?
Choose Softr if you need...
- Teams building client portals with user logins
- Internal tools that need write-back to Airtable
- Membership sites with gated content
- Teams already invested in the Airtable ecosystem
Choose SpreadSimple if you need...
- Small businesses selling products directly from Google Sheets
- Teams wanting a simple product catalog with Stripe checkout
- Google Sheets users who want a quick standalone site
A third option: Shareables
If neither Softr nor SpreadSimple is the right fit, Shareables offers a different approach. No-code platform that turns Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, and 10+ other data sources into embeddable website widgets and standalone sites. Set up in under 5 minutes with no coding required.
Why consider Shareables?
Starting at $6/mo · Free tier available
Pricing comparison
| Softr | SpreadSimple | Shareables | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $49/mo | $9/mo | $6/mo |
| Model | per-app | per-site | per-widget |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your needs. Softr is best for teams building client portals with user logins. SpreadSimple is best for small businesses selling products directly from google sheets. For embeddable data widgets from 10+ sources, Shareables is a strong third option starting at $6/mo.
If you need embeddable data widgets from spreadsheets and databases, Shareables supports 10+ data sources, offers 20+ widget templates, and starts at $6/mo. It is a good fit if neither Softr nor SpreadSimple meets your embedding or multi-source needs.