Caspio

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Overview

Caspio is a cloud-based low-code platform that enables business professionals to create multi-user cloud applications without coding. Leading the low-code industry since 2000, it provides unlimited users, enterprise-grade security, and compliance capabilities for organizations of any size.

Features

67 features across 21 categories

AI(3)

AI AssistantAIPremium

AI-powered assistant for building tables and soon designing apps, accelerating development

AI WorkflowsAIPremium

Automated data enrichment, analysis, insights and intelligent processing powered by OpenAI ChatGPT

Custom AI IntegrationAIPremium

Use your own OpenAI Developer account for AI Workflows

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Automation(4)

Application TasksPremium

Custom logic and workflows that run on demand or based on a predefined schedule

Automated Messaging

Send automated emails and SMS messages from applications and tasks

Triggered ActionsPremium

Custom logic and workflows that run based on changes to data

Workflow Automation

Simplify operations with event triggers, scheduling and business rules to reduce manual effort

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compliance & Security(11)

Audit TrailPremium

Track all data access (read, write, edit and delete) through deployed applications, APIs and within account

Audit-Ready Compliance

Applications built with Caspio are audit-ready and compliance-focused

Database Encryption at RestPremium

Additional layer of security with all data encrypted while at rest in database

Extended Backup RetentionPremium

HIPAA/Compliance accounts backed up for 21 days compared to 14 days for standard plans

FERPA Compliance

Support for FERPA compliance requirements for education institutions

GDPR Compliance

Platform support for GDPR compliance requirements

GovCloud HostingPremium

Optional GovCloud hosting for FIPS 140-2 compliance

HIPAA CompliancePremium

Compliant infrastructure for HIPAA with signed BAAs and extended backup retention

Service Level AgreementPremium

Guaranteed 99.9% uptime with track record consistently surpassing this level

Signed BAAPremium

Business Associate Agreements with vendors and customers for compliance

SOC 2 Type II Compliance

SOC 2 Type II certified platform meeting security and governance standards

Core Platform(3)

Bridge Framework

Framework for building applications with advanced customization capabilities

Caspio Flex Framework

Next-generation visual app builder combining drag-and-drop simplicity with enterprise-grade extensibility

Visual App Builder

Point-and-click interface for creating multi-user cloud applications without traditional coding

Customization(2)

App Styling and Localization

Includes 5 style templates and 11 languages built-in with option to customize

Custom Email TemplatesPremium

White-labeled emails for user activation and profile management with customizable branding

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(4)

Backup and Recovery

Automatic backup with point-in-time recovery capabilities

Data Import/Export TasksPremium

Schedule data import and export via built-in connectors to major cloud repositories

Point-in-Time RecoveryPremium

Snap backups taken every 5 minutes for more precise data recovery

Revision HistoryPremium

Recover previous versions of DataPages for version control and recovery

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Database(1)

Secure Cloud Database

Enterprise-class database backed by Microsoft SQL Server and AWS infrastructure with scalable capacity and global data residency

Also in: Microsoft 365, Lacework, Airtable

Document Management(2)

Document GenerationPremium

Generate custom PDF documents with real-time data and create downloadable PDF reports

PDF Password ProtectionPremium

Add security layer to generated PDF documents

Forms(1)

Custom Forms

Create dynamic, customizable web forms for data capture and input

Hosting & Deployment(2)

Custom DomainPremium

Make app DataPages/DataParts accessible from a domain you own

Flexible Deployment

Deploy applications on own website, CMS or portal, or use Caspio's hosted environment

Infrastructure(2)

FileStor CDNPremium

Highly optimized file and image delivery using global content delivery network for non-sensitive content

Scalable Infrastructure

Built on AWS with Microsoft SQL Server backing for unbeatable scalability and reliability

Integrations(7)

Extension AgentsPremium

Trigger actions in Caspio and third-party services whenever a table is updated or modified

ExtensionsPremium

Integrate powerful external tools and services through built-in Extensions

Location IQ ExtensionPremium

Geocode and enrich addresses instantly for enhanced mapping, analytics and distance-based search

Multicast WebhooksPremium

Send a single event to multiple outgoing URLs

REST APIPremium

Enhance, extend and integrate applications with other services using powerful APIs

WebhooksPremium

Connect applications with third-party systems by sending real-time data updates when events occur

Zapier Integration

Connect Caspio with Zapier for workflow automation across thousands of apps

Learning & Training(3)

Caspio Academy

On-demand video library for learning platform at own pace

Caspio Live

Biweekly livestream showing Caspio in action with step-by-step walkthroughs

Certification Program

Get certified in Caspio platform skills

Messaging(1)

SMS MessagingPremium

Send SMS messages from apps and tasks using Caspio Credits

Payments(1)

Payment ProcessingPremium

Enable real-time payments in applications using Stripe and PayPal

Reporting(3)

Data Drilldowns

Interactive data exploration with ability to drill down into detailed information

Pivot TablesPremium

Create rollup and cross-tabulation reports similar to Excel pivot tables

Reports and Charts

Create reports, charts, and data visualizations with drilldown capabilities

Scalability(1)

Unlimited Users

Enable unlimited number of internal or external users to securely access applications without per-seat fees

Search & Location(1)

Distance SearchPremium

Create location-based applications with proximity search and calculated distance

Security & Access Control(3)

Identity and Access Management

Unify identity across organization with SSO, SAML, OAuth and directory services with fine-grained role-based access controls

SAML SSOPremium

Use Caspio as SSO identity provider or authenticate users with SAML 2.0 identity provider

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)Premium

Enable two-factor authentication for end-users to add extra verification step during login

Support(8)

Customer Success ManagerPremium

Assigned customer success manager to champion business goals

Global 24/7 Support

World-class support available around the clock with training, onboarding and professional services

Live Chat Support

24/7 live chat support handled by in-house team

Managed Application Services

Expert help building, maintaining and scaling Caspio apps with specialists handling heavy lifting

Onboarding Services

Quick setup and technical assistance to build first Caspio app

Phone SupportPremium

24/5 phone support for urgent issues

Professional Services

Expert services for application building and implementation

Ticket Support

Support via tickets with guaranteed response times

Templates(4)

App Blocks

Pre-configured App Blocks with ready-made forms and other reusable components

App Templates

Pre-built application templates for quick start including Custom CRM, Patient Portal, Knowledge Base, Project Management and more

Starter Apps

Pre-built starter applications to jumpstart development

Vertical Solutions

Ready-to-use, vertical-specific applications built for specialized business needs

Pricing

LITE

$100/mo or $90/mo annually
  • Visual app builder
  • Flexible deployment
  • Unlimited app users
  • 1 app author
  • Basic feature suite
  • 50 DataPages/DataParts
  • 15K data records (215K limit)
  • 1K emails per month
  • 10 GB file storage
  • Basic identity management (3 directories)
  • Basic support

PLUS

$300/mo or $270/mo annually
  • Visual app builder
  • Flexible deployment
  • Unlimited app users
  • 5 app authors
  • Standard feature suite
  • 100 DataPages/DataParts
  • 250K data records (1.25M limit)
  • 10K emails per month
  • 50 GB file storage
  • Distance search
  • Pivot tables with drilldown
  • SMS messaging (credit-based)
  • Payment processing
  • Revision history
  • FileStor CDN
  • AI Assistant
  • AI Workflows
  • Standard identity management (5 directories)
  • 2FA support
  • Standard support (24 hour response)
  • Triggered actions automation
  • Application tasks
  • Data import/export tasks (500 monthly)
  • 500K integration calls monthly
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • Extension agents (25)
  • Generated PDF files (100)
  • PDF reports
  • Standard document generation

BUSINESS

Popular
$600/mo or $540/mo annually
  • Visual app builder
  • Flexible deployment
  • Unlimited app users
  • Unlimited app authors
  • Premium feature suite
  • 200 DataPages/DataParts
  • 1M data records (4M limit)
  • 20K emails per month
  • 100 GB file storage
  • Distance search
  • Pivot tables with drilldown
  • SMS messaging (credit-based)
  • Payment processing
  • Revision history
  • FileStor CDN
  • Custom domain
  • AI Assistant
  • AI Workflows
  • Custom AI Integration
  • Premium identity management (10 directories)
  • 2FA support
  • SAML SSO
  • App connections (5)
  • App connection users (500)
  • Premium support (24 hour response)
  • Triggered actions automation (15K max records/run, 2 nested levels)
  • Application tasks (15K max records/run, 2 nested levels)
  • Data import/export tasks (1,000 monthly)
  • 1M integration calls monthly (20M limit)
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • Extension agents (50)
  • Generated PDF files (200)
  • PDF reports
  • PDF password protection
  • Premium document generation
  • Backup retention (14 days)
  • Service level agreement (99.9% uptime)

ENTERPRISE

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  • Visual app builder
  • Flexible deployment
  • Unlimited app users
  • Unlimited app authors
  • Premium feature suite
  • Unlimited DataPages/DataParts
  • 2M+ data records (8M limit)
  • 30K+ emails per month
  • 200+ GB file storage
  • All premium features
  • AI Capabilities (standard, workflows, custom integration)
  • Premium identity management (10 directories)
  • Enterprise SSO (SAML in)
  • App connections (5)
  • App connection users (500)
  • 2 hour support response time
  • Chat and phone support
  • Customer Success Manager
  • Triggered actions (20K max records/run, 3 nested levels)
  • Application tasks (20K max records/run, 3 nested levels)
  • Data import/export tasks (2,000 monthly)
  • 2M integration calls monthly (30M limit)
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • Multicast webhooks
  • Extension agents (200)
  • Generated PDF files (200)
  • PDF reports
  • PDF password protection
  • Premium document generation
  • Backup retention (14 days)
  • Service level agreement (99.9% uptime)
  • Point-in-time recovery
  • Performance management
  • Development accounts
  • Greater operational thresholds
  • HIPAA/Compliance infrastructure add-on available

HIPAA/COMPLIANCE ADD-ON

$500/mo
  • Compliant infrastructure (separate from standard)
  • Signed BAA with vendors and customers
  • Database encryption at rest
  • Audit Trail (all data access tracking)
  • Documented policies and procedures
  • Extended backup retention (21 days vs 14 days)

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Caspio

Monthly$100/mo
Yearly$1.2k/yr
5-Year Total$6k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~8 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $960
SaaS
$1.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.9k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.8k
SaaS
$6k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 67 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Caspio alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 67 features.

Buy Caspio

Better Value
Monthly cost$1,000/mo
3-year total$36,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$60,000
Maintenance$900/mo
3-year total$92,400
Dev time~5 months

Buying Caspio saves ~$56,400 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 67 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

13 known integrations

Analytics ToolsAWSCRMsERPsHubSpotLocation IQMicrosoft SQL ServerOpenAI ChatGPTPayPalSlackStripeZapierZoom