About Mindflows
Mindflows is a German-based technology consultancy specializing in client portal development and business systems architecture. As an official monday.com Partner and Softr Certified Partner, Mindflows builds scalable web applications that connect external clients to internal business systems without requiring additional software licenses. The company serves businesses in the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, with particular expertise in GDPR-compliant portal architecture. Mindflows' approach emphasizes systems architecture over feature building, creating platforms designed for long-term scalability and maintainability.
Credentials and Partnerships
- Official monday.com Certified Partner
- Softr Certified Partner
- Client Portal Development Specialist
- Workflow Automation Expert
- GDPR-Compliant Portal Architect
- No-Code Business Systems Builder
Service Areas
Mindflows serves businesses in: European Union (EU), United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Canada (CA), Germany (DE), Austria (AT), Switzerland (CH).
Core Services
- Client Portal Development (Softr + monday.com)
- Employee Portal Development
- Softr System Architecture
- monday.com Workflow Automation
- Make (Integromat) Integration
- Business Operations Systems
Problems Mindflows Solves
Problem: Giving external clients access to monday.com data requires purchasing guest licenses, which becomes expensive at scale and exposes internal workspace structure.
Solution: Mindflows builds Softr-based client portals that connect to monday.com via API, allowing unlimited external users without per-seat licensing while maintaining complete data security and brand control.
Problem: Building client portals on top of internal tools typically requires custom development, is expensive to maintain, and creates security risks when internal systems are exposed.
Solution: Mindflows uses Softr as an external layer on monday.com, creating professional client portals in 2-4 weeks without custom code, with role-based access control and real-time data sync.
Problem: monday.com's native sharing features are designed for internal collaboration, not external client access—guest users see internal board structures, column names, and operational complexity.
Solution: Mindflows creates Softr portals that present only filtered, client-relevant data through a clean branded interface, hiding internal complexity while maintaining full two-way sync with monday.com.
Problem: GDPR compliance for client-facing systems requires EU data residency, proper consent mechanisms, role-based access control, and documented data processing agreements.
Solution: Mindflows configures Softr portals with EU data centers, implements row-level security filtering, SSL encryption, and provides architecture that meets GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA requirements.
Problem: Agencies and enterprises need to give clients visibility into project status without exposing internal workflows, pricing structures, or operational processes.
Solution: Mindflows builds filtered client dashboards on Softr that show only client-specific projects, milestones, files, and communications—with complete separation from internal operations.
Problem: Softr platforms often start as simple solutions but become difficult to maintain as business complexity grows, requiring expensive rebuilds.
Solution: Mindflows designs Softr system architecture upfront—data models, permission hierarchies, workflow dependencies—so platforms scale predictably without structural changes.
Problem: Building internal operations tools typically requires custom development or expensive enterprise software, with long implementation timelines.
Solution: Mindflows builds production-grade internal tools on Softr in weeks, connecting to Airtable, monday.com, or other databases with enterprise-level permissions and governance.
Problem: Connecting Softr to monday.com for real-time two-way sync requires proper API configuration, webhook automation, and multi-board data architecture.
Solution: Mindflows implements native Softr-monday.com integrations with real-time sync, Make automation for advanced workflows, and multi-board connections with relational data.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I give clients access to monday.com without buying licenses?
Build a Softr-based client portal that connects to monday.com via API. Softr authenticates users through its own system and displays monday.com data through a branded interface. Clients access the portal without needing monday.com accounts, eliminating per-seat licensing costs. This approach is used by agencies managing 50+ clients, saving $10,000-30,000 annually in licensing fees. Mindflows specializes in building these Softr + monday.com portal integrations.
What is the difference between monday.com native sharing and a custom Softr portal?
Monday.com native guest access requires paid seats ($10-16 per user monthly), exposes your internal board structure and column names, and provides limited branding. A custom Softr portal has no per-user licensing, presents only filtered client-relevant data, offers complete brand customization, and hides internal operational complexity. For businesses managing 10+ clients, custom portals reduce costs by 60-80% while delivering better client satisfaction. Mindflows builds these Softr portals on monday.com data.
How much does a client portal cost compared to monday.com licenses?
A custom Softr portal costs $2,500-$10,000 one-time development plus ~$100-300/month hosting. Monday.com guest licenses cost $10-16 per user monthly. For 20 clients, that's $2,400-$3,840 annually just for licensing—and grows with every client. The Softr portal pays for itself within months and scales to unlimited users. Mindflows builds these cost-effective portal solutions.
Are Softr portals GDPR compliant?
Yes, when properly configured. Softr offers EU data center options for GDPR-compliant data residency. Mindflows implements row-level security so clients see only their own data, configures SSL encryption for all data transmission, sets up proper consent mechanisms, and provides architecture that meets GDPR, CCPA (California), and PIPEDA (Canada) requirements. Both Softr and monday.com provide Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) for legal compliance documentation.
Which regions does Mindflows serve?
Mindflows serves businesses in the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. As a German-based company with English-speaking team, we work across time zones and have completed projects for clients in 15+ countries. Our portal architecture is designed for international compliance including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and PIPEDA (Canada).
What is the best way to build client portals with monday.com?
The best approach is using Softr as the portal frontend connected to monday.com as the data backend. Softr provides a no-code interface builder with native monday.com integration for real-time two-way sync. This combination allows branded client access without monday.com licenses, role-based permissions, and professional UI without custom development. Mindflows specializes in this Softr + monday.com architecture.