Compare shoutem and Softr on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both No-Code tools, Paid (free trial available) vs freemium pricing to decide which…
At a Glance
shoutem
Softr
Primary category
No-Code
No-Code
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Paid (free trial available)
freemium
Starting price
$49
Free (paid plans from $49/month)
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Not documented
Platforms
iOS, Android, Mobile App
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Not documented
Public API
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
shoutem
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Softr
Free — $0/month Monthly
Basic — $49/month Monthly or $588/year
Professional — $139/month Monthly or $1,668/year
Business — $269/month Monthly or $3,228/year
Enterprise — Custom Annual contract
Pros & Cons
shoutem
Pros
No coding required to design and publish a fully native iOS and Android app
Industry-specific templates (church, radio, podcast, events, travel) speed up setup
Built-in CMS lets non-technical users update app content after launch
Free trial lets prospects build and preview an app before paying
Extension marketplace adds functionality like push notifications and commerce without custom development
Cons
Entry-level plan only covers Android publishing; iOS requires a higher-priced tier
Pricing is billed quarterly rather than month-to-month, raising the effective commitment
Public site does not clearly document deeper third-party integrations (CRM, payments, marketing tools)
As with most app-builder platforms, apps depend on Shoutem's infrastructure and extension marketplace rather than fully custom code
Enterprise/custom pricing isn't publicly disclosed, so larger teams must contact sales to scope cost
Softr
Pros
Fast way to launch functional apps from existing spreadsheets or databases without hiring developers
AI co-builder speeds up initial app creation from a text prompt
Wide range of data source integrations, including Airtable, HubSpot, and SQL databases
Free plan is generous enough to fully test the platform before paying
Built-in authentication, permissions, and payments reduce the need for third-party tools
Cons
Pricing scales quickly with app users and AI credits, which can get expensive for larger portals
Complex custom logic still requires writing custom code or workarounds
Performance can depend on the connected data source, especially with large Airtable bases
Some advanced data sources like BigQuery and PostgreSQL are limited to higher-tier plans
Use Cases
shoutem
Softr
Client Portals — Agencies and service businesses give clients a branded portal to view project status, invoices, or shared files sourced from Airtable or a database.
Internal Tools and Dashboards — Operations teams build internal dashboards and admin tools on top of existing spreadsheets or databases without waiting on engineering resources.
Directories and Marketplaces — Startups launch searchable directories or two-sided marketplaces quickly using Softr's directory templates and built-in payments.