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Knack alternatives with a Linux app

The Knack listing does not include a Linux app. 8 of the 42 other spreadsheet and database tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Knack is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Knack

  1. Memento Database

    No-code database app for phones and desktops with offline use

    • Memento Database starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Memento Database has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Memento Database lists Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Knack lists a web app.
    Memento Database pricing and details

  2. Grist

    Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas

    • Grist starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Grist has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Grist lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Grist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Grist pricing and details

  3. Quadratic

    AI spreadsheet with Python, SQL and live data connections

    • Quadratic starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Quadratic has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Quadratic lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Quadratic is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Quadratic pricing and details

  4. WPS Spreadsheet

    Excel-compatible spreadsheet app in the WPS Office suite

    • WPS Spreadsheet starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • WPS Spreadsheet has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Spreadsheet lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • WPS Spreadsheet also covers templates and spreadsheets.
    WPS Spreadsheet pricing and details

  5. LibreOffice Calc

    Free, open-source spreadsheet for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • LibreOffice Calc is free. Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • LibreOffice Calc has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LibreOffice Calc lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Knack lists a web app.
    LibreOffice Calc pricing and details

  6. Gnumeric

    Free, open-source spreadsheet program

    • Gnumeric is free. Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Gnumeric has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Gnumeric lists a Linux app.
    • Only Knack lists a web app.
    Gnumeric pricing and details

  7. VisiData

    Terminal spreadsheet-style tool for exploring tabular data

    • VisiData is free. Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • VisiData has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VisiData lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Knack lists a web app.
    VisiData pricing and details

  8. Calligra Sheets

    Desktop spreadsheet from KDE's Calligra office suite

    • Calligra Sheets is free. Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Calligra Sheets has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Calligra Sheets lists a Linux app.
    • Only Knack lists a web app.
    Calligra Sheets pricing and details

Common questions

Which Knack alternatives have a Linux app?

Memento Database, Grist, Quadratic, WPS Spreadsheet, LibreOffice Calc, Gnumeric, VisiData and Calligra Sheets list a Linux app.

Does Knack have a Linux app?

The Knack listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Knack: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.