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Appsmith vs Caspio

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Appsmith

No-Code

The open-source low-code framework

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Caspio

No-Code

No-code database app platform charging by data records and DataPages rather than by user seats

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Appsmith has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Appsmith the free cloud tier is capped at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repositories; Caspio data record limits are hard caps (1.25 million on Team, 4 million on Business), so a fast-growing dataset can force an upgrade even with the same small internal team using it.
  • They diverge on capability: Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Caspio covers Visual app builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appsmith and Caspio actually diverge.

Attributes where Appsmith and Caspio differ
AttributeAppsmithCaspio
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionFlat monthly fee by data record volume and DataPage count, unlimited users included
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedWeb
Founded2019Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Appsmith

  • Drag-and-drop builder
  • Database integration
  • REST API
  • Workflows
  • Authentication
  • Custom code
  • Git integration
  • 100+ integrations

Only in Caspio

  • Visual app builder
  • DataPages
  • Unlimited users
  • Workflow automation
  • HIPAA compliance add-on
  • Multi-currency billing

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Appsmith

  • Building internal admin panels over existing databases and APIsnot Caspio
  • Self-hosting a low-code internal tool platformnot Caspio
  • Custom CRUD dashboards for operations teamsnot Caspio
  • Versioning applications through Gitnot Caspio

Caspio

  • A public-facing organisation running intake forms or surveys with unpredictable, potentially large numbers of occasional external usersnot Appsmith
  • A nonprofit or membership organisation embedding a portal into an existing website without paying per member seatnot Appsmith
  • A team whose main constraint is data record volume rather than the number of people who need accessnot Appsmith
  • A healthcare-adjacent use case needing HIPAA-eligible hosting as a defined add-on rather than a separate vendornot Appsmith

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Appsmith

  • The free cloud tier is capped at 5 users, 5 workspaces and 3 Git repositories
  • Workflows, custom roles and audit logs all require the Business plan at $15 per user per month
  • SAML and OIDC single sign-on need Enterprise, which starts at $2,500 a month with a 100 user minimum
  • Embedding an app privately is Enterprise only; the lower tiers embed publicly
  • Managed hosting is an Enterprise add-on rather than an included option

Caspio

  • Data record limits are hard caps (1.25 million on Team, 4 million on Business), so a fast-growing dataset can force an upgrade even with the same small internal team using it.
  • DataPage counts (100 on Team, 200 on Business) limit how many distinct app components can be built, which becomes a real constraint for an organisation running many small, separate apps rather than a few large ones.
  • The HIPAA compliance add-on costs 500 US dollars a month on top of the base plan with a one-year minimum term, a meaningful additional commitment for healthcare-adjacent buyers.
  • Its unlimited-user model is only cheaper than per-seat competitors when the user count is genuinely high relative to data volume; a small team with heavy data needs may find a per-seat platform cheaper.
  • The visual builder and DataPages approach is less suited to complex multi-step business process automation than platforms built around workflow engines, such as Appian or Mendix.

Pricing, plan by plan

Appsmith

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users on cloud
    • 5 workspaces
    • 3 Git repos
  • Business$15/month per user
    • Up to 99 users
    • Unlimited workspaces and Git repos
    • Workflows and reusable packages
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Minimum 100 users
    • Unlimited users above 100
    • SAML/OIDC SSO

Caspio

On request
  • Team$300/month
    • Unlimited users
    • 5 app authors
    • 100 DataPages
  • Business$600/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited app authors
    • 200 DataPages
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Custom quote
    • Unlimited DataPages
    • 2,000,000+ data records

Which should you pick?

Choose Appsmith if

  • You need drag-and-drop builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want database integration.
Appsmith review

Choose Caspio if

  • You need visual app builder.
  • You also want datapages.
Caspio review

Questions people ask

Is Appsmith or Caspio better?
Neither clearly leads. Appsmith starts at Free and Caspio at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appsmith or Caspio?
Appsmith has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appsmith and On request for Caspio.
Does Appsmith or Caspio run on more platforms?
Appsmith runs on Web, Self-hosted. Caspio runs on Web.
Can I use Appsmith for free?
Yes. Appsmith has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Caspio starts at On request.
What is Appsmith best used for?
Appsmith is most often used for building internal admin panels over existing databases and apis, self-hosting a low-code internal tool platform, custom crud dashboards for operations teams, versioning applications through git. Of those, building internal admin panels over existing databases and apis and self-hosting a low-code internal tool platform are not what Caspio is typically brought in for.
What can Appsmith do that Caspio cannot?
Appsmith covers Drag-and-drop builder, Database integration, REST API, Workflows. Caspio covers Visual app builder, DataPages, Unlimited users, Workflow automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Appsmith: How much does Appsmith cost?

Appsmith offers a free plan for up to 5 users, a Business plan at $15 per user per month (up to 99 users), and an Enterprise plan starting at $2,500 per month for a minimum of 100 users with unlimited users available at that rate.

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Caspio: Does Caspio charge per user?

No. Every published tier includes unlimited users; the price scales with data record volume and DataPage count instead.

Appsmith: Does Appsmith have a free version?

Yes, Appsmith's Free plan provides access for up to 5 users with 5 workspaces, 3 Git repos, and community support at no cost. All plans offer unlimited apps.

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Caspio: What is a DataPage?

An individually configured, embeddable app component, such as a form or report, that can be placed inside an existing website.

Appsmith: What does the Business plan include compared to Free?

The Business plan at $15 per user per month supports up to 99 users, provides unlimited workspaces and Git repos, includes workflows and reusable packages, premium integrations, custom roles, and access controls with email and chat support compared to the Free plan's community support only.

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Caspio: Is HIPAA compliance included?

No, it is a separate add-on priced at 500 US dollars a month with a minimum one-year term.

Appsmith: How are Appsmith users counted for billing purposes?

Appsmith counts any user who builds or edits applications as a standard user for billing. Developers and builders are treated the same as other users and all users count toward the per-user billing model without separate developer seat charges.

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