Caspio: The Quickbase Alternative

Both are low-code platforms for building custom database applications. Caspio includes unlimited users on every plan with no per-user fees, runs on Microsoft SQL Server, and supports both internal and public-facing applications. Quickbase charges per user with 20- to 40-user minimums, uses a proprietary database, and focuses on internal operations, project management, and workflow automation for enterprise teams.

Caspio charges by plan based on resources and capacity, with unlimited users: Team at $300 per month, Business at $600 per month, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Quickbase charges per licensed user, billed annually: Team at $35 per user per month (20-user minimum) and Business at $55 per user per month (40-user minimum).

Both platforms are SOC 2 Type II-attested, support GDPR, and offer HIPAA compliance through signed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs). However, Quickbase’s HIPAA support is available only on its annual Business and Enterprise plans. Quickbase also maintains CSA STAR Level 2 certification and NIST 800-171 attestation. In addition to SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and HIPAA support, Caspio offers compliance options for PCI DSS, FERPA, WCAG, and Section 508 accessibility standards, as well as FIPS 140-2 through AWS GovCloud.

Caspio is better suited for customer-facing applications. It includes unlimited app users on every plan and supports shareable URLs, custom domain on Business and Enterprise plans, website embedding, and dozens of integrations. Quickbase is primarily designed for internal teams, and every licensed user who creates or accesses applications adds to per-user costs. Caspio’s flat pricing removes that constraint in customer-facing deployments.