Softools

What Softools is

Softools is a zero-code cloud platform for digitising business processes by building web applications without coding. It supports web forms, data entry by hand, CSV, or API, and charts that can combine information from multiple apps with drill-downs. The platform connects with SAP, Salesforce, API-enabled legacy systems, CSV, smart devices, IoT hubs, and Power BI. Its APIs can retrieve, create, and update app records, with authentication required for API calls. Softools lists solutions for procurement, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, HR, project management, and governance. It runs on Microsoft Azure and is available on the web, iOS, and Android. Security settings control what users see, while permissions govern what they can do; the maker also lists single sign-on and audit logs. Softools states that it has Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 accreditation. The service has no free plan. User Licenses cost £30 a month, with data allowance and backups subject to fair use limits; platform-level support is included, and volume discounts are available.

Who it suits

Softools suits corporations and public-sector organisations looking to digitise business processes without coding. It may be useful to teams that need to connect business systems and device data to forms, charts, and workflows.

Limits

The User Licenses plan includes data allowance and backups subject to fair-use limits. Volume discounts are available.

Getting started

1. Open the Softools website
2. Choose the cloud platform and access it on web, iOS or Android
3. Select the User Licenses plan
4. Configure users, teams and security settings
5. Connect data sources such as APIs, SAP, Salesforce or CSV
6. Build and deploy business apps

Verdict

Softools brings app building, data connectors, reporting, and access controls into a cloud platform. Its paid entry point and fair-use limits are worth considering when estimating usage costs.