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Knack alternatives with a Windows app

The Knack listing does not include a Windows app. 10 of the 42 other spreadsheet and database tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Knack is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly). 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Knack

  1. Stackby

    No-code spreadsheet-database with forms, automations and AI

    • Stackby starts at $4.2 per user / month for 3 users, billed annually ($149 / year). Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Stackby has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stackby lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Stackby also covers kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
    Stackby pricing and details

  2. 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

  3. Claris FileMaker

    Low-code platform for custom database apps on desktop, iOS and web

    • Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users). Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Claris FileMaker is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Claris FileMaker also covers reports.
    Claris FileMaker pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. Microsoft Access

    Windows desktop database app sold with Microsoft 365

    • Microsoft Access starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Only Microsoft Access lists a Windows app.
    • Only Knack lists a web app.
    • Microsoft Access can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Microsoft Access pricing and details

  6. Microsoft Excel

    Spreadsheet app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

    • Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Microsoft Excel has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Excel also covers templates and spreadsheets.
    Microsoft Excel pricing and details

  7. Zoho Sheet

    Collaborative online spreadsheet with a free version

    • Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
    • Zoho Sheet has a free plan. Knack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Sheet lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho Sheet also covers templates and spreadsheets.
    Zoho Sheet pricing and details

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

Common questions

Which Knack alternatives have a Windows app?

Stackby, Memento Database, Claris FileMaker, Grist, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Zoho Sheet, Quadratic and 2 more list a Windows app.

Does Knack have a Windows app?

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

Which of these spreadsheet and database tools are free?

Stackby, Memento Database, Grist, Microsoft Excel, Zoho Sheet, Quadratic, WPS Spreadsheet and LibreOffice Calc are free or have a free plan.

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.