Knack
No-code online database for building data-driven web apps, portals and client-facing forms.
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About Knack
Knack is one of the longer-running no-code database tools and focuses on turning a database into a working web app. You define tables and connections, then build pages with forms, tables, maps, calendars, search and reports, along with user logins and roles, so outside users such as customers, members or field staff can sign in and see only their own records. Workflows, email notifications and integrations through Knack Flows and services like Zapier handle automation. It is common among nonprofits, associations, schools and small agencies that need a member portal or case tracker without hiring developers. There is no free plan: a free trial leads into Starter, Pro and Corporate plans priced per month for the whole account rather than per user, with record and storage limits rising by tier, and introductory discounts are often advertised. It runs in the browser and published apps work on mobile browsers. The builder looks dated next to newer tools, and design customisation beyond the built-in themes needs CSS or JavaScript.
Best for: Small organisations that need a database-backed portal with logins for outside users.
Pros and cons
What works
- Account-based pricing instead of per-user charges for app users
- Built-in logins, roles and record-level access for portals
- Mature product with a long track record
Why people leave
- No free plan
- Builder and default designs feel dated
- Custom styling needs CSS or JavaScript
Top Knack alternatives
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Tadabase66.5Very similar database-plus-portal builder with an AI app generator and a free plan.
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Caspio62.6Enterprise-grade version of the same idea, with HIPAA and other compliance options.
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Airtable57.2Better for internal collaboration on data, with interfaces for team members.
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Quickbase55.3Scales to large enterprise operational apps with governance controls.
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Softr50.3Builds modern-looking portals on top of Airtable or its own database.
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Knack: common questions
Is Knack free?
No, Knack is a paid product. Starter plan: $59/month (regular price) (checked on Knack's own site).
Is Knack open source?
No, Knack is not open source.
What platforms does Knack run on?
Knack is available for Web.
What are the best alternatives to Knack?
The highest-ranked Knack alternatives right now are Tadabase, Caspio and Airtable. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.