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Bubble vs Caspio

Bubble logo

Bubble

No-Code

No-code platform for building web and mobile applications visually

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Caspio logo

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 Bubble has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bubble apps are tied to Bubble's proprietary runtime, making migration to another stack difficult if the platform is later outgrown.; 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: Bubble covers Visual app editor, Caspio covers Visual app builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bubble and Caspio actually diverge.

Attributes where Bubble and Caspio differ
AttributeBubbleCaspio
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumFlat monthly fee by data record volume and DataPage count, unlimited users included
Free tierYesNo
Platformsweb, ios, androidWeb

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 Bubble

  • Visual app editor
  • Built-in database
  • Visual workflow logic
  • Plugin marketplace
  • Responsive design engine
  • Custom domains

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.

Bubble

  • Building MVPs and startup web apps without a dev teamnot Caspio
  • Internal business apps with custom database logicnot Caspio
  • Marketplace and SaaS prototypesnot Caspio
  • Mobile app wrappers around a Bubble web appnot Caspio

Caspio

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bubble

  • Apps are tied to Bubble's proprietary runtime, making migration to another stack difficult if the platform is later outgrown.
  • Complex apps can hit performance limits compared to hand-coded applications as data and workflow complexity grows.
  • The visual workflow editor has a steep learning curve for genuinely complex business logic.
  • Free tier cannot host apps on a custom domain, limiting it to prototyping rather than production launches.

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

Bubble

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Bubble review.

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 Bubble if

  • You need visual app editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, ios, android.
  • You also want built-in database.
Bubble review

Choose Caspio if

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

Questions people ask

Is Bubble or Caspio better?
Neither clearly leads. Bubble 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, Bubble or Caspio?
Bubble has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bubble and On request for Caspio.
Does Bubble or Caspio run on more platforms?
Bubble runs on web, ios, android. Caspio runs on Web.
Can I use Bubble for free?
Yes. Bubble has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Caspio starts at On request.
What is Bubble best used for?
Bubble is most often used for building mvps and startup web apps without a dev team, internal business apps with custom database logic, marketplace and saas prototypes, mobile app wrappers around a bubble web app. Of those, building mvps and startup web apps without a dev team and internal business apps with custom database logic are not what Caspio is typically brought in for.
What can Bubble do that Caspio cannot?
Bubble covers Visual app editor, Built-in database, Visual workflow logic, Plugin marketplace. Caspio covers Visual app builder, DataPages, Unlimited users, Workflow automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bubble: Does Bubble publish pricing information on their main website?

Bubble's pricing details are not available on the main homepage. Detailed pricing information would need to be found on their dedicated pricing page or terms of service.

Source
Caspio: Does Caspio charge per user?

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

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.

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.

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