Internal tools platform · Ranked 33 of 37
Knack
A database-first tool that has aged better than its interface suggests
Specification
| Category | Internal tools platform |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Cheapest paid plan | 39 EUR |
| Free tier | No |
| Pricing model | Free trial only, paid plans from about 39 EUR per month |
| Official site | knack.com |
| Community ratings | 24 |
| Last verified | |
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Capabilities
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| Full-stack backend | Yes |
| Database included | Yes, own store |
| Auth included | Yes, with roles |
| Code export | No, data export only |
| GitHub sync | No |
| One-click deploy | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes, paid plans |
| Mobile or native output | Responsive web only |
| Team collaboration | Yes |
| Public API or MCP server | Yes, REST API |
| Self-hosting the output | No |
Axis scores
- Reliability16%
- 4.2
- Integrations16%
- 3.5
- SEO and GEO13%
- 2.6
- Design quality12%
- 2.9
- Agent performance10%
- 2.8
- Speed9%
- 3.4
- Value9%
- 3.3
- Scalability7%
- 3.3
- API and MCP access5%
- 3.6
- Code ownership3%
- 2.1
Every axis is scored from 0 to 5 stars. The percentage is that axis's published weight in the overall 3.3 rating.
Interface
Our assessment in one line
Unfashionable and quietly dependable. Knack has been building database applications for fifteen years and it shows in both directions: the data modelling and role handling are solid and it stayed up through every one of our tests, but the interfaces look like 2016 and the AI assistance is the weakest in this cohort at 2.8. There is no free tier, which is unusual here. Good fit for a charity or association replacing a spreadsheet. Poor fit for anything a customer sees.
The full review has the verdict, the dissenting view and 24 user ratings