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Knack alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Knack alternative is Ragic (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Knack compared with 7 alternatives: Caspio, Quickbase, Ragic, Kintone, Baserow and 2 more.
Knack is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly). 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KnackThis tool | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Caspio | Free trial · from $270/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Quickbase | Free trial · from $35/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Ragic | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Kintone | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Baserow | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Noloco | Free plan · from $65/mo | Yes | Web |
| Tadabase | Free trial · from $42/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Knack starts at $49 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Quickbase, Ragic, Kintone, Baserow and Tadabase start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Knack
Caspio
Low-code platform for database-driven web apps
- Caspio starts at $270 per month, billed annually ($300 billed monthly).
- Caspio does not cover workflow automation, which Knack does.
Suits: Organizations serving many outside users, since app users are unlimited
Quickbase
Low-code platform for custom work apps and workflows
- Quickbase starts at $35 per user / month, priced annually, plus a platform minimum.
- Quickbase also covers reports.
- Quickbase does not cover forms, which Knack does.
Suits: Operations and project teams building tailored internal apps
Ragic
No-code database builder with a spreadsheet-style interface
- Ragic starts at $5 per user / month (Lite).
- Ragic has a free plan, which Knack lacks.
- Ragic also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ragic also covers spreadsheets and reports.
- Ragic does not cover app builder, which Knack does.
Suits: Small teams moving spreadsheets into a shared database
Kintone
No-code database apps with workflows and team discussion
- Kintone starts at $24 per user / month, 5-user minimum ($16 for first-time buyers).
- Kintone also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kintone does not cover forms, which Knack does.
Suits: Teams replacing shared Excel files with simple business apps
Baserow
Open-source no-code database and application builder
- Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Baserow has a free plan, which Knack lacks.
- Baserow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Baserow does not cover forms, which Knack does.
Suits: Teams that want an Airtable-style database they can host themselves
Noloco
No-code portal and internal app builder on top of your data
- Noloco starts at $65 per month, billed annually ($79 billed monthly).
- Noloco has a free plan, which Knack lacks.
Suits: Agencies and service firms that want branded client portals on top of a spreadsheet or Airtable base
Tadabase
No-code database and web app builder with an AI app generator
- Tadabase starts at $42 per month, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
- Tadabase does not cover forms, which Knack does.
Suits: Teams replacing spreadsheets with a custom internal app
Limits worth knowing in Knack
- Records are capped by plan: 20k on Starter and 50k on Pro, with higher counts from Corporate.
- Knack branding removal, scheduled tasks, ecommerce payments and a custom domain need Pro.
- Corporate is a starting price; the final cost is set by usage.
- The 66% new-customer offer on the page is labeled limited-time and covers the first 3 months only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Knack?
The alternatives to Knack in this directory are Caspio, Quickbase, Ragic, Kintone, Baserow, Noloco and Tadabase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Knack.
Is there a free alternative to Knack?
Yes. Ragic, Baserow and Noloco have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Knack alternatives work on Android?
The Knack listing does not include an Android app. Ragic and Kintone list one.
Which Knack alternatives work on iOS?
The Knack listing does not include an iOS app. Ragic and Kintone list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Knack?
Baserow is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.