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Caspio vs ProtoPie

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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
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Design

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ProtoPie has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: Caspio covers Visual app builder, ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Caspio and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where Caspio and ProtoPie differ
AttributeCaspioProtoPie
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelFlat monthly fee by data record volume and DataPage count, unlimited users includedfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
CategoryNo-CodeDesign
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Caspio

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

Only in ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototyping
  • Data binding
  • Advanced interactions
  • Animation
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud sharing
  • Device testing
  • Code export

What people use each for

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

Caspio

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

ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototype designnot Caspio
  • User testing and handoff managementnot Caspio
  • Team design collaborationnot Caspio

Where each one falls short

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

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.

ProtoPie

  • The free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • Free prototypes carry a watermark and shareable links require the Basic plan
  • Saving prototypes locally requires the Pro plan
  • Team libraries and handoff recordings require the Pro plan
  • Basic caps storage at 500MB and prototypes at 20
  • Single sign on, private servers, custom fonts and custom hardware integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 3 seats and is priced by quote
  • Connect Core is a paid add on at $20 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

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

ProtoPie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 prototypes
    • 8 scenes per prototype
    • 50MB cloud storage
  • Basic$25/month
    • 20 prototypes
    • 10 scenes per prototype
    • 500MB storage
  • Pro$47/month
    • Unlimited prototypes
    • Unlimited handoff recordings
    • 5GB team storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Caspio if

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

Choose ProtoPie if

  • You need interactive prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data binding.
ProtoPie review

Questions people ask

Is Caspio or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. Caspio starts at On request and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Caspio or ProtoPie?
ProtoPie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Caspio and Free for ProtoPie.
Does Caspio or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
Caspio runs on Web. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use ProtoPie for free?
Yes. ProtoPie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Caspio starts at On request.
What is Caspio best used for?
Caspio is most often used for a public-facing organisation running intake forms or surveys with unpredictable, potentially large numbers of occasional external users, a nonprofit or membership organisation embedding a portal into an existing website without paying per member seat, a team whose main constraint is data record volume rather than the number of people who need access, a healthcare-adjacent use case needing hipaa-eligible hosting as a defined add-on rather than a separate vendor. Of those, a public-facing organisation running intake forms or surveys with unpredictable, potentially large numbers of occasional external users and a nonprofit or membership organisation embedding a portal into an existing website without paying per member seat are not what ProtoPie is typically brought in for.
What can Caspio do that ProtoPie cannot?
Caspio covers Visual app builder, DataPages, Unlimited users, Workflow automation. ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Caspio: Does Caspio charge per user?

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

ProtoPie: How much does ProtoPie cost?

ProtoPie offers a free plan ($0/month), Basic at $25/month, and Pro at $47/month per editor. Annual billing offers up to 26% savings. Enterprise pricing is custom for minimum 3 seats.

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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.

ProtoPie: Is there a free version of ProtoPie?

Yes. The free plan includes 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype, and 50MB cloud storage. Perfect for trying the platform.

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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.

ProtoPie: What is included in the Pro plan?

Pro plan at $47/month includes unlimited prototypes, unlimited handoff recordings, 5GB team storage, local saving, and team libraries per editor.

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ProtoPie: What add-on products does ProtoPie offer?

Connect Core ($20/month per user), Connect Enterprise and Connect Embedded (custom pricing), and User Testing (custom pricing, annual-only for Pro plan users).

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