Announcing the "Build with New Blocks Contest" – Show Off Your App-Building Skills!

Hello Softr Community,

We’re thrilled to announce our Build with New Blocks Contest! This is your chance to create a brand-new app using Softr’s latest blocks and demonstrate your creativity and professional design skills.

What’s the Challenge?

Build a completely new app using Softr—but here’s the twist:

  • Your app must include:
    • The new navigational block
    • The new table block
    • The new sign-up/sign-in blocks

The goal? To highlight the power and flexibility of Softr while showcasing your unique ideas and design excellence.

How It Works

  1. Build Your App

    • Use Softr to create a completely new app (no templates allowed!)
    • Make sure the required blocks are included in your app.
  2. Submitting Your Entry

    To enter the contest, complete both of these steps:

    • Share on LinkedIn:
      Create a short video walkthrough of your app (audio is optional) highlighting its key features.
    • Submit Your Entry:
      Post your application entry by responding with the relevant links below (this thread).
  3. Judging Criteria

    Entries will be evaluated on:

    • Incorporation of New Blocks: How effectively you use Softr’s latest blocks (Table, List, Grid, Calendar, etc).
    • Creativity: The originality and uniqueness of your app’s concept.
    • Design: The sleekness and professionalism of your app.
    • Usability: How intuitive and functional your app is.

Deadline

Submit your entry by Midnight (EST) on March 2nd.
:spiral_calendar: Winners will be announced during the week of March 3rd

Prizes

General Prize for Top 10 Selections

  • Contest Swag: Exclusive Softr-branded merchandise.
  • CTO Special Session: An invitation to a special meeting with our CTO to discuss our upcoming product in 2025.

Third Place

  • All General Prize Benefits
  • Free Year of Softr: Softr Basic level.
  • Featured Exposure: Featured in a dedicated blog post and showcase on our website.

Second Place

  • All General Prize Benefits
  • Free Year of Softr: Softr Professional level.
  • Featured Exposure: Featured in a dedicated blog post and showcase on our website.

First Place (Champion) :sparkles:

  • All General Prize Benefits
  • Free Year of Softr: Softr Business level.
  • Champion Recognition: Crowned contest champion.
  • Featured Exposure: Featured in a dedicated blog post and a prominent showcase on our website highlighting your achievement.

Ready to take on the challenge? We can’t wait to see what you build with our new blocks. Let your creativity shine and show us the future of app building with Softr!

If you’re planning to participate, let us know by posting below! Otherwise, happy building!

JJ

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Thanks for hosting the contest, I will definitely apply! :heart_eyes:

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Yay! Looking forward to seeing what you will build @kathytw !!

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This is great, I will apply for this

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@Jjenglert
Are we to submit our applications here?

Yes! Please submit final video of your app and a link to your app here, along with post it to X as well.

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Howdy, @Jjenglert! What do you do if you do not have an X account? How are you able to post/submit the app?

Thanks!

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In that case, maybe post to linkedin and then share that one? Either way, make sure you’re posting to this thread when completed!

Had a blast putting together this contest entry for Softr’s “Build with New Blocks Contest”! :rocket: :rocket: :rocket:

I built a CRM software product for veterinary offices. When they purchase the software, they are given a front end website for new clients, along with a CRM system for their staff to manage clients, pets, patient history, and appointment scheduling.

Take a look and let me know what you think!

Link to webapp: https://vet1.softr.app/

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Fantastic work @shane_conrad !!

Thanks for taking the time to create this awesome CRM for vets! Also, good to see you around these parts!

Your entry is logged! Best of luck!

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I’m excited to share my entry for the Softr Build with New Blocks Contest! :tada: I’ve built Coconut Travel, a platform that provides hyper-personalized travel recommendations through an AI-powered chatbot, entirely using Softr’s innovative platform. It’s integrated with Airtable, has embedded chatbot code and new navigation blocks. Here for any questions and hope you enjoy :slight_smile:

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Hi @juli

Thanks for this awesome submission! And great to see you on our community forum!

Such a cool app, and love the chat bot idea as well! Fantastic job :raised_hands:t2:

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Thanks so much!!

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Hello everyone! I’m excited to share my entry for the @softr Build with New Blocks Contest!

My entry is a Digital Training Directory that curates all digital trainings across the organisation for staff to access. I have used the new navigation, sign-in/sign up (with authentication), and table blocks with additional blocks to increase functionality. This was also a lovely opportunity to build an app that is so timely and relevant to the org!

Feel free to browse the app with this link: Su-Digital softr app

Use the following login details:
Email: testsoftrapp2025@gmail.com
Password: Testforsoftr@2025

Thank you for the opportunity!
@Jjenglert

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This is the link to my walkthrough of the app:

Hope- My Softr Build with new blocks contest 2025

Also posted on LinkedIn
@Jjenglert @softr

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How fun! Great work, @Hope-Bristol . Thanks for taking the time to create this and share it with us. It looks awesome!

Hi All,

My entry to the contest :grinning: Hope you like Clouds! :cloud:

Check it out here - https://cloudopedia.softr.app

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Hi there! Alisa from Alaska Hub here :slight_smile:

Here goes my entry for the contest.

Ever Hub - a platform to meet with like-minded people all around the globe.

Casual conversations & interesting discussions
minus pressure
minus awkwardness

Every week you get matched with like-minded people for a morning First Byte :coffee: or an evening Tech on Tap :beer:. An hour-long conversation with people from around the globe who actually get you.

The app is powered by Notion as a data source and Make for automated workflows and meetup scheduling.

Be sure to check it out here: https://ever.alaskahub.io/

You can login using the test account:
Email: softr@alaskahub. io
Password: SoftrAppContest1!

Watch how it works here: Ever Hub | Loom

Also posted on LinkedIn :slight_smile:

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Hey Guys,

Here is my entry:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yfWZf8urGyfkkOjDYuBctTfq5Nk4jSAt?usp=sharing

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Heres the link to my app:

(Edit: I previously added the preview link by mistake :woman_facepalming:t2::woman_facepalming:t2:)

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