shouldiuse.io

VERDICT

Should I use Knack: No-Code Application Development Platform?

Build robust applications with our No-Code AI App Builder and premier app builder platform. Try Knack for free today! - knack.com

Depends. Buy if your team needs a custom database-backed app, portal, or workflow tool and lacks developers. Skip it if a spreadsheet, Airtable, or off-the-shelf CRM covers the same need.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 14 public sources; several review quotes were truncated and could not be used verbatim.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo independent usability evidence found
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

$19/mo (sale; normally $59)

Starter

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Ops teams building custom internal tools
  • Healthcare orgs needing HIPAA-capable portals
  • Non-technical teams replacing spreadsheets
  • Field services and work-order tracking

Not for

  • Small teams that just need a shared contact list
  • Developers wanting code control and portability
  • Enterprises needing deep custom engineering
  • Buyers wanting a simple out-of-box CRM

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

$19 Starter is a 65%-off sale price; expect $59 at renewal

medium

No per-seat pricing likely means limits tied to records, apps, or users instead

medium

No security page found at compliance details live in marketing pages

Pros and cons

Pros

  • No per-seat pricing model
  • Free trial to start building
  • HIPAA-capable portals and security/compliance solutions offered
  • Integrates with QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Trello, Asana
  • Rated 4.2/5 on Capterra across 82 reviews

Cons

  • Small review base: only 82 Capterra reviews
  • Starter plan normally $59; $19 only during sale
  • No security page found at
  • AI app builder (Knack 2.0) is newly launched

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/20/2026 - 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x5review x3security x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • $19/mo (sale; normally $59)

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. No per-seat pricing; discounted Starter plan
  • Ease of use. No independent usability evidence found
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Portals, workflows, HIPAA, QuickBooks/Mailchimp integrations
  • Support quality. No support evidence found
  • Security posture: 3/5. HIPAA claims made, but no security page found
  • 4.2/5 Capterra rating 82 reviews
  • 4.3/5 Findstack rating 82 users
  • $19/mo Starter plan Sale price; normally $59
  • Yes Free tier 'Try Knack for free today'

Pricing

Starter

$19/mo (sale; normally $59)

  • Entry no-code plan
  • Advertised 65% off summer sale

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Ratings hover around 4.2–4.3/5 on Capterra, Findstack, and Software Advice, with reviewers calling Knack powerful and reliable.

Alternatives

Compare Knack: No-Code Application Development Platform with each alternative.

Companies that use it

  • Festimed⁸
  • Scan Logic
Full analysis

Based on 14 public sources; several review quotes were truncated and could not be used verbatim.

Solid no-code app builder for internal tools and portals; overkill if a spreadsheet or Airtable does the job.

Methodology

Based on 14 public sources; several review quotes were truncated and could not be used verbatim.

Sources

  1. Knack homepageknack.com
    official
  2. Knack Summer Sale pricingknack.com
    official
  3. Knack on Capterracapterra.com
    review
  4. Knack on Findstackfindstack.com
    review
  5. Knack on Software Advicesoftwareadvice.com
    review
  6. Knack Security and Compliance solutionsknack.com
    security
  7. Knack security page checkknack.com
    security
  8. Knack case studiesknack.com
    official
  9. Knack compare pageknack.com
    official
  10. Meet the New Knack 2.0knack.com
    official

Rate this review

Anonymous. You can change your vote.

Loading votes…

Comments

One queue. No nested comments. Give a display name first. Limit: 200 words per comment and 7 comments per day. You can edit or delete yours.

Save a name to write a comment.

0 / 200 words

No comments yet.