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Caspio vs Xlinesoft

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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
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Xlinesoft logo

Xlinesoft

Developer Tools

PHPRunner and ASPRunner.NET: low-code builders that turn databases into web apps

From
$599/one-time
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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.; Xlinesoft the purchase includes one year of support and upgrades only; after that, newer versions require a paid upgrade.
  • They diverge on capability: Caspio covers Visual app builder, Xlinesoft covers Database to web application.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 12 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Caspio and Xlinesoft actually diverge.

Attributes where Caspio and Xlinesoft differ
AttributeCaspioXlinesoft
Starting priceOn request$599/one-time
Pricing modelFlat monthly fee by data record volume and DataPage count, unlimited users includedone-time
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux, Web
CategoryNo-CodeDeveloper Tools

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Xlinesoft

  • Database to web application
  • Page Designer and themes
  • Events, custom code and AI assistance
  • Security and dynamic permissions
  • Reports, charts and dashboards
  • Wide database support
  • Enterprise authentication
  • Application templates and plugins

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 Xlinesoft
  • A nonprofit or membership organisation embedding a portal into an existing website without paying per member seatnot Xlinesoft
  • A team whose main constraint is data record volume rather than the number of people who need accessnot Xlinesoft
  • A healthcare-adjacent use case needing HIPAA-eligible hosting as a defined add-on rather than a separate vendornot Xlinesoft

Xlinesoft

  • Building an internal web application on top of an existing SQL databasenot Caspio
  • Replacing a Microsoft Access application with a browser-based onenot Caspio
  • Creating admin interfaces and customer or partner portals with role-based accessnot Caspio
  • Agencies and freelancers delivering self-hosted database applications to clientsnot Caspio
  • Teams that need low-code tooling but must keep applications on their own serversnot 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.

Xlinesoft

  • The purchase includes one year of support and upgrades only; after that, newer versions require a paid upgrade.
  • Multiple database connections, REST API connections and single sign-on through Active Directory, Okta or SAML are Enterprise-only, which raises the price from $599 to $999 per developer.
  • Self-hosted only. Hosting, database administration, backups, runtime updates and access-control configuration remain the customer's job, as Xlinesoft's own product facts page states.
  • Applications built on Microsoft Access require a Windows web server.
  • PHPRunner and ASPRunner.NET are separate products with separate licences, so moving a project between PHP and .NET is not covered by one purchase.

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

Xlinesoft

$599/one-time
  • PHPRunner Professional$599/one-time
    • Single developer licence
    • Core application-building product
    • One year of email support and upgrades
  • PHPRunner Enterprise Edition$999/one-time
    • Single developer licence
    • Multiple database and REST API connections
    • Data encryption
  • PHPRunner MultiDev Edition$3599/one-time
    • Three Enterprise Edition licences
    • Multiple developers working on the same project at the same time
    • One year of email support and upgrades
  • ASPRunner.NET Professional$599/one-time
    • Generates ASP.NET web applications
    • Same database coverage and security model as PHPRunner
    • Enterprise Edition available

Which should you pick?

Choose Caspio if

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

Choose Xlinesoft if

  • You need database to web application.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web.
  • You also want page designer and themes.
Xlinesoft review

Questions people ask

Is Caspio or Xlinesoft better?
Neither clearly leads. Caspio starts at On request and Xlinesoft at $599/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Caspio or Xlinesoft?
Caspio starts at On request and Xlinesoft at $599/one-time.
Does Caspio or Xlinesoft run on more platforms?
Caspio runs on Web. Xlinesoft runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web.
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 Xlinesoft is typically brought in for.
What can Caspio do that Xlinesoft cannot?
Caspio covers Visual app builder, DataPages, Unlimited users, Workflow automation. Xlinesoft covers Database to web application, Page Designer and themes, Events, custom code and AI assistance, Security and dynamic permissions.

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.

Xlinesoft: How much does PHPRunner cost?

PHPRunner Professional is $599, Enterprise Edition is $999 and MultiDev Edition, which includes three Enterprise licences, is $3,599. Professional and Enterprise prices are per developer, and each purchase includes one year of email support and free upgrades.

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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.

Xlinesoft: Which databases does PHPRunner support?

MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft Access, IBM DB2, Informix, SQLite and ODBC-compatible databases. Using multiple database connections in one project is an Enterprise Edition feature.

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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.

Xlinesoft: Is there a free trial?

Yes. PHPRunner can be downloaded and evaluated for 21 days, and public live demos show the generated applications, with add, edit and delete disabled.

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Xlinesoft: Where do PHPRunner applications run?

On your own web server. The documented options are Apache and Microsoft IIS with a compatible PHP runtime and database extensions, and a built-in web server is available for local testing. The development application itself runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.

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Xlinesoft: What does the Enterprise Edition add?

Multiple database and REST API connections, data encryption, and enterprise authentication including Active Directory, Okta, Azure AD, OpenID and SAML, on top of all Professional features.

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Xlinesoft: What is ASPRunner.NET?

Xlinesoft's equivalent builder for ASP.NET. It generates database-driven ASP.NET web applications with the same kind of forms, reports, charts, permissions and Page Designer, and is sold separately from $599.

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