Knack
6.6/10Knack is a no-code platform for building database-driven web apps, portals and project trackers, priced per plan rather than per user.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
Knack lets non-developers build relational database web apps through a drag-and-drop builder. Teams can import spreadsheets, link tables, and publish front ends with tables, calendars, maps, Kanban boards, charts and dashboards. Its template marketplace includes a project management app, and companies also use it for client, vendor and member portals with secure logins and role-based access. Flows, its built-in automation engine, handles triggers, email notifications and multi-step approvals. AI can generate an app or edit one from prompts. Pricing depends on the plan's records, storage, apps, Flow transactions and API calls, not on seat count. Starter costs $59 a month on monthly billing, Pro $130, and Corporate starts at $300 with usage-based pricing. Annual billing comes to roughly two months free. Enterprise pricing is quoted on request. Add-ons include extra records and storage, scheduling for $29 a month, and advanced SSO. Knack lists SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA and GDPR compliance on its site. It connects to other tools through its API and Zapier-style connectors, and it claims 700+ SaaS integrations. Knack suits small and mid-sized organizations that want a custom tracker or portal shared with many users without paying per seat. Its main limitation as a project management tool is that it is a general app builder. Gantt charts, time tracking and team chat are not ready out of the box. Reviewers also report weaker performance and customization on large, complex apps, and say automation depth is basic compared with dedicated platforms.
Our Rating
Project Management6.6/10
AI Software6.6/10
Who Knack is best for
Good fit
The Starter and Pro plans with unlimited users make custom internal apps affordable for small teams.
Corporate plans scale to 2.5M records and add SSO and change history.
Custom database apps with approval flows and portals support process tracking.
Less suited
Branded client portals with secure logins support client-facing project tracking.
The vendor lists HIPAA compliance for secure portals with role-based access.
No-code builder and AI app generation allow fast prototyping.
Enterprise plans with custom SLAs exist, but reviewers report performance limits on large apps.
- Nonprofits5/10
Member portals and pricing without per-seat fees suit organisations with many users.
SOC 2 Type II and role-based portals help, but it lists no public-sector features.
It is aimed at non-coders, though it offers an API.
Pros & Cons
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.
Key Features
Knack Pricing
Starter
or $588/year (save 17%)
- 3 apps
- 2 GB storage
- 25 AI credits
- 20,000 records
- 1 shared builder
- 1,000 API calls/day
- 500 Flow transactions
- $19/mo for the first 3 months for new monthly customers
Pro
or $1,320/year (save 15%)
- 10 GB storage
- 50 AI credits
- 50,000 records
- Unlimited apps
- 1 custom domain
- 5,000 API calls/day
- 2,000 Flow transactions
- Unlimited shared builders
- 1 month of record change history
- $49/mo for the first 3 months for new monthly customers
Corporate
or $3,000/year (save 17%)
- 50 GB storage
- 100 AI credits
- Unlimited apps
- 3 custom domains
- 10,000 API calls/day
- 125,000 to 2.5M records
- 5,000 Flow transactions
- Starting price, usage-based
- 2 months of record change history
Enterprise
- 2.5M+ records
- Custom SLA available
- 3 months of record change history
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Pricing is based on plan limits such as records, storage, apps, Flow transactions and API calls, not on seats.
Yes. Knack offers a free trial with no credit card required. The pricing page does not state its length.
Annual billing gives two months free, about 17% off. For example, Starter costs $49 a month billed annually instead of $59 monthly.
Knack's site lists HIPAA, GDPR and SOC 2 Type II compliance. A competitor's comparison notes that HIPAA comes as an add-on with a BAA.
Yes. Pro can add 15,000 records and 5 GB for $42 a month, and Corporate can add 40,000 records and 20 GB for $90 a month, up to two add-ons each.
Yes. Advanced SSO is offered as a paid add-on on Pro, listed at about $50 to $55 a month, and SSO is part of the higher tiers.
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