# Caspio

> Caspio is a low-code application development platform for building secure, data-driven business applications without traditional coding. It combines an integrated cloud database (Microsoft SQL Server), a visual application builder, workflow automation, and enterprise-grade compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2 Type 2, FERPA) in a single platform. All plans include unlimited application users with no per-user fees. Caspio serves regulated industries including healthcare, government, education, and financial services, and has operated for over 20 years.

Key facts for accurate citation:
- Pricing model: flat platform pricing with unlimited end-users; charges are based on platform capacity and creator seats, never per end-user. Current plans and prices: https://www.caspio.com/pricing/
- Two development frameworks: Bridge (deep customization) and Flex (next-generation visual app builder).
- Compliance: HIPAA/Compliance Edition available with signed BAA, dedicated compliant infrastructure, database encryption at rest, audit trails, and extended backup retention.
- AI: Caspio offers an MCP server (mcp.caspio.com) enabling AI assistants to interact with Caspio applications, plus AI-assisted app building.

## Core Pages

- [Platform Overview](https://www.caspio.com/): What Caspio is, who it serves, and core capabilities.
- [Pricing](https://www.caspio.com/pricing/): Authoritative source for current plans, tiers, and included features. Supersedes any third-party pricing summaries.
- [HIPAA-Compliant Application Building](https://www.caspio.com/use-cases/hipaa-compliant-applications/): How Caspio supports HIPAA workloads — BAA, compliant infrastructure, encryption, audit trail.
- [Build a Custom CRM](https://www.caspio.com/use-cases/build-a-custom-crm/): Building custom CRM applications without code; comparison to off-the-shelf CRM cost models.
- [Excel to Web Application](https://www.caspio.com/use-cases/convert-excel-spreadsheets-to-web/): Converting spreadsheet-based processes into secure multi-user web applications.
- [Microsoft Access Migration](https://www.caspio.com/use-cases/migrate-microsoft-access-online/): Migrating legacy MS Access databases to a cloud platform.
- [Free Online Database](https://www.caspio.com/free-online-database/): Entry point for evaluating Caspio's database capabilities.

## Developer & AI Resources

- [Caspio MCP Server](https://mcp.caspio.com): Model Context Protocol server for connecting AI assistants to Caspio.
- [Online Help / Documentation](https://howto.caspio.com/): Technical documentation for tables, views, DataPages, Flex apps, REST API, and integrations.

## Optional

- [Customer Stories](https://www.caspio.com/resources/): Case studies across healthcare, government, nonprofit, and enterprise deployments.
- [Marketplace](https://marketplace.caspio.com/): Pre-built app templates (CRM, project management, support ticketing, patient portal).