Building a Web Application Has Never Been Easier with Caspio Bridge

Written by:  • Edited by: Michele McDonough
Updated Jun 30, 2011
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Interested in building a web application without having to know all the technical jargon? Caspio is a service that provides web application development tools to help novices build custom applications. Read on to find out more.

What is Caspio Bridge?

Caspio Birdge, is a product from Caspio, that assists designers and other non-developers in building a web application with no expertise. It provides web application development tools designed to build custom applications without the users ever knowing they weren't developed by a professional developer. There are also free "ready made" applications available, and Caspio claims many users can have their application up in days, rather than weeks, saving time and money spent on development.

Caspio Bridge Features

Caspio Bridge has many features to make building a web application easy, including:

  • a step-by-step wizard for creating each screen in the application.
  • database driven application development.
  • allows an unlimited number of web users, so no matter how many people use the application, there's no extra fee.
  • password protection of apps and forms.
  • automatic response emails to keep people updated.
  • localization in one click to communicate in language your industry understands.
  • compatible with any web host and any website.
  • add a mobile component to the app with ease.
  • create a completely custom style for the apps.
  • allows for file uploading and management for you and users.
  • integrates with any website because it's powered by Caspio from the back end, so your users will never know.
  • Microsoft Office plugin makes it easy to bring information to the desktop for your office application managment.
  • A free consultation ($150 value) with Caspio profressionals if you decide to have them develop your application for you.

Caspio Pricing

There is a 14 day free trial, with no credit card required. There are three different pricing points to ensure that no matter what your needs are, Caspio can help you. All plans include free phone, email, and web support, instructor training, and come with a 10% discount if paid annually. Save an additional 20% as a non-profit organization. There are no setup fees or contracts.

The Value plan is priced at $39.95 per month. It comes with 10 data pages, (a screen in the app) 1GB of database storage, (for users and app information) 400 MB of data transfer (bandwidth) and one free project consultation per year.

The Plus plan is priced at $79.95 per month. It comes with 20 data pages, 1.25 GB database storage, 600 MB of data transfer, and one free project consultation per year.

The Professional plan is priced at $189.95 per month. It comes with 50 data pages, 2 GB of database storage, 1 GB of data transfer, and two free project consultations per year.

Additional services include:

Search by Distance Feature: geocoded database of all US locations. $150 setup and $50 per month.

Private Training: $250/session.

Additional Project Consultation: $150/hr with a one hour minimum.

The Bottom Line

For those who don't have the time or desire to learn about building web applications or don't feel as though they have the right web application development tools on hand, this is a simple and quick system to use. Of course, for those who cannot afford the monthly price, more geared toward small businesses and large companies, it is better to learn to develop your own or hire a freelance developer to build the application for you. For those who can afford it, it is well worth the money because the features are great and the program is easy to use.


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Web Application Development Jan 24, 2012 7:05 AM
RE: Building a Web Application Has Never Been Easier with Caspio Bridge
as per my point of views building a web application has never been easier with any open source or any other language. and about Caspio Bridge have some good features and specifications for developing some Web Development.
MMC Nov 15, 2011 3:41 AM
RE: Building a Web Application Has Never Been Easier with Caspio Bridge
i have built a real business on caspio. it was ideal to start with because it was a cheap option that offered great resources and flexibility. Today we have a very developed caspio database that really runs our company and has allowed us to grow tremendously in a short period of time. Caspio is like playing with Legos. You have the pieces, you get to build it. It is actually a lot of fun. There is a learning curve but its not too steep, and if I can "get it" chances are, you can too. Theres a lot of depth in their platform- we are just starting to utilize it all, but you may not need it. But its nice that it's there if you do. We're a pretty small company that has a pretty well developed database- its been key to our success. I recommend caspio.
Lucinda Watrous Nov 6, 2009 8:54 AM
RE: Building a Web Application Has Never Been Easier with Caspio Bridge
I never said it was the only option, and in fact, I suspect there are plenty of other ones out there to choose from. :) Thank you for sharing this with me and other readers.
Jane McCarty Nov 6, 2009 8:45 AM
There is always an alternative...
Must say I 've tested Capsio and the system really can add value to the business process. But there are also other alternatives worth taking a look at if the solution is too pricy. Showcases of their application speak for themselves:

http://webappsatwork.blogspot.com

 
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