Softools
Softools is a zero-code web application platform for digitising business processes without coding.
What Softools is
Softools is a zero-code web application platform for digitising business processes without coding. It lets users build and deploy apps, with apps made available on request. Listed business uses include procurement, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, human resources, project management and governance. Teams can create web forms and enter data manually or through CSV and APIs. Charts can combine information from different apps and provide drill-down views. Softools connects with SAP, Salesforce, API-enabled legacy systems, CSV interfaces, smart devices, IoT hubs and Power BI. Its APIs retrieve, create and update records, with authentication required. The platform runs on Microsoft Azure and supports Android, iOS and web access. Security settings control visibility, while permissions control actions. Softools lists Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 accreditation, plus SSO, workflow automation and audit logs.
Good
- Zero-code app building and deployment
- Charts combine data across apps
- Connectors include SAP and Salesforce
- APIs support record updates
- Android, iOS and web access
Watch out
- No free plan
- Starting price is £30/user/mo
- Fair-use limits apply to data and backups
- Setup and incubator services cost extra
Who it suits
Softools suits corporations and public-sector organisations digitising processes across departments. It is relevant to teams needing connected data, role controls and configurable business apps.
Verdict
Softools combines zero-code app creation, broad business connectors and controlled access for organisational workflows. Its paid model and fair-use limits should be considered before adoption.
Plans and prices
From Softools's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| User Licenses | £30 a month | Data allowance and backups subject to fair use limits · volume discounts available |
| Platform Setup | £9,000, paid once | Secure site configuration · user, team and security configuration · administrator training |
| Apps Incubator | £12,000, paid once | 3-day on-site workshop · up to 6 participants · app portfolio audit |
The facts
Each one read from Softools's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access controls
- Softools says security settings determine what users see and permissions settings determine what they can do.checked 8 Oct 2026
- API access
- Softools provides APIs for retrieving, creating and updating app records, and requires authentication for API calls.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Business functions
- Softools lists solutions for functions including procurement, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, HR, project management and governance.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Data and reporting
- The platform supports web forms, manual or CSV or API data entry, charts combining data from different apps, and chart drill-downs.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- Softools says its platform runs on Microsoft Azure.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Softools says it can connect apps with SAP, Salesforce, API-enabled legacy systems, CSV interfaces, smart devices and IoT hubs.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Softools says its platform is used by corporations and public-sector organisations to optimise business-process performance.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing limits
- The listed user license includes data allowance and backups subject to fair use limits, and the maker says volume discounts are available.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Softools describes itself as a zero-code web application platform for digitising business processes without coding.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security certifications
- The maker states that Softools has Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 accreditation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The user license listing includes platform-level support.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- App building
- The company says users can learn to build and deploy apps through the platform, and that apps can be made available on request.checked 8 Oct 2026
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