Softr vs Stacker
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Softr focuses on building web apps and portals from airtable. Stacker focuses on building business portals and crms from spreadsheets and databases. 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.
Stacker
Build business apps on your data
Building business portals and CRMs from spreadsheets and databases. Target audience: teams building internal tools, crms, and client portals.
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
Stacker
Strengths
- + Full user authentication and role-based permissions
- + CRM and client portal functionality
- + Write-back to data sources
- + Salesforce integration
Weaknesses
- - Expensive starting at $59/mo
- - Not designed for embedding or public-facing widgets
- - Setup takes significant time compared to widget tools
- - Overkill for simple data display
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 Stacker if you need...
- Teams building internal tools and CRMs
- Client portals with user logins and permissions
- Businesses needing Salesforce-connected portals
A third option: Shareables
If neither Softr nor Stacker 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 | Stacker | Shareables | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $49/mo | $59/mo | $6/mo |
| Model | per-app | per-app | per-widget |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your needs. Softr is best for teams building client portals with user logins. Stacker is best for teams building internal tools and crms. 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 Stacker meets your embedding or multi-source needs.