Jira vs Knack Comparison
Compare Jira vs Knack features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Jira
7.3/10
Atlassian's work and issue-tracking platform for planning, tracking, and shipping projects, with scrum and kanban boards built mainly for software and technical teams.
Knack
6.6/10
Knack is a no-code platform for building database-driven web apps, portals and project trackers, priced per plan rather than per user.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $8/user/mo Standard | $59/mo Starter |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | $59/mo Starter |
| Features | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Dashboards | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Timeline view | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Client collaboration | Not listed | |
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| Databases | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| Task lists | Not listed | |
| Task management | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
Jira vs Knack cost by team size
Jira costs less up to 10 users; Knack costs less from 25 users.
| Team size | Jira | Knack |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | $59/moStarter |
| 5 users | FreeFree | $59/moStarter |
| 10 users | FreeFree | $59/moStarter |
| 25 users | $212/moStandard | $59/moStarter |
| 50 users | $424/moStandard | $59/moStarter |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Jira
- Has a free plan (Knack does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs $59/mo
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Scalability score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for developers (10/10 vs 3/10)
Why choose Knack
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for small business (8/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Jira
Pros
- The free plan supports up to 10 users and includes scrum and kanban boards.
- Reviewers highlight deep customization of workflows, boards, and fields.
- Sprint and agile management are strong, and Jira integrates with GitHub and Git tools.
- It links closely with Confluence and other Atlassian products, so tickets can be referenced across those apps.
- Time tracking is built into every plan, including Free.
Cons
- Reviewers report a steep learning curve and an interface that overwhelms non-technical users.
- Users report slow issue loading and laggy boards in large deployments.
- Paid Marketplace apps can add hidden costs for reporting, CRM, and helpdesk needs.
- The free plan is limited to 100 emails per day and community support only.
- Troubleshooting failed automation rules can be frustrating.
Knack
Pros
- Pricing is by plan, not per user, so apps can be shared with many users or external clients at no extra seat cost.
- Reviewers say non-coders can build relational, feature-rich apps without writing code.
- Front ends include calendars, maps, Kanban boards, charts and dashboards for tracking projects.
- Knack's site lists SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA and GDPR compliance, plus SSO.
- Client and vendor portals with role-based logins are a core use case.
Cons
- It is a general app builder, so project management features such as Gantt charts and time tracking are not ready out of the box.
- Reviewers report slower performance and limited customization on larger, complex apps.
- Users have complained that there is no change log for edits made in the builder.
- A competitor's comparison rates its workflow automation as basic and says it relies on Zapier for many integrations.
- The Starter plan is capped at 3 apps and 20,000 records, and promotional prices rise after 3 months.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Jira scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.3/10 against 6.6/10 for Knack. The largest gap is in Ease of Use: 4/10 for Jira and 7/10 for Knack.
Jira costs less for 10 users: free on its Free plan, against about $59/mo on its Starter plan for Knack, billed monthly.
Jira has a free plan; Knack does not list one.
Jira is the better fit for developers: we rate it 10/10 for them, against 3/10 for Knack.
