Knack
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No-Code Application Development Platform
How to Replace KnackOverview
Features
71 features across 18 categories
AI(1)
Build apps in minutes with AI by describing what you need
Automation(5)
Automated email and notification features
Multi-step approval workflows for business processes
Scheduled tasks for automated operations
Streamline operations with multi-step automated workflows and 500+ SaaS integrations
Custom workflow triggers for automation
Branding(2)
Custom domains and white labeling options for branded applications
Remove Knack branding from applications
Building Blocks(11)
Customizable action buttons for user interactions
Charts, graphs, and dashboards for data visualization
Details view for displaying record information
Dynamic maps and location services for geolocation-based applications
File upload and document management capabilities
Grid view for displaying data in table format
Interactive calendars and scheduling components
List view for displaying data
Pivot tables and project views for advanced data analysis
Rich text editor for content creation
Search functionality for finding records
Communication(1)
Customizable email notifications
Compliance(4)
Built-in GDPR compliance for data protection
GovCloud hosting options for government compliance
Built-in HIPAA compliance for healthcare applications
Record change history and audit logs
Data Collection(1)
Collect and manage data easily with customizable forms and submission rules
Data Management(8)
Ability to restore apps to previous versions
Bulk editing capabilities for multiple records
Export data to CSV, JSON, and text formats
Custom validation rules for data integrity
Automatic data backups and restore capabilities
Data export capabilities in multiple formats
Allow end users to export their data
Filter data based on user information
Database(3)
Support for 20+ custom field types
Manage and connect your data with a relational database supporting up to 2.5 million records
Enterprise-grade database with relationships, validation rules, and automatic scaling
Design(2)
Customize your user interface with professional components and modern UI/UX
Mobile-responsive designs that work across all devices
Development(1)
Custom CSS and JavaScript for advanced customization
E-Commerce(3)
Run and automate online sales with payment processing and invoicing
E-commerce payment processing integration
Payment processing and invoicing capabilities
Forms(1)
Dynamic form behavior based on conditional logic
Integration(2)
API connections and webhooks for custom integrations
Connect tools and sync workflows with 500+ native integrations
Logic(6)
Automated field calculations and computations
Implement complex business rules and logic without coding
Conditional logic and rules for dynamic behavior
Rules for controlling display of fields and data
Rules for controlling page behavior
Rules applied at the record level
Reporting(8)
Area charts for data visualization
Automated report delivery to stakeholders
Bar and column charts for data visualization
Custom report builders for data analysis and visualization
Line charts for trend visualization
Pie charts for proportion visualization
Real-time dashboards for performance tracking
Track and visualize performance with custom report builders and real-time dashboards
Security(10)
Advanced single sign-on capabilities
Built-in data encryption for security
IP blocking capabilities for security
Multi-factor authentication for enhanced security
Private server environment options for enterprise
SAML-based authentication for enterprise
Protect and control your data with enterprise-grade security and compliance
SSO integration for secure user authentication
2FA for app users for enhanced security
Manage roles and permissions with flexible access control
Support(2)
Dedicated account manager for enterprise customers
Enhanced customer support for enterprise
Pricing
Starter
- ✓No Code Online Database
- ✓Automation / Integration (Knack Flows and Knack API)
- ✓Front End Web Application Designer
- ✓Unlimited Users / Roles
- ✓Unlimited Tables, Fields, Pages
- ✓Unlimited Emails / Forms
- ✓AI App Builder
- ✓20k Database Records
- ✓25 AI Credits
Pro
- ✓All Starter features
- ✓Remove Knack Branding
- ✓Scheduled Tasks
- ✓Ecommerce Payments
- ✓2FA for app users
- ✓1 Custom Domain
- ✓Maps
- ✓1 Month Record Audit Logs
- ✓50k Database Records
- ✓50 AI Credits
Corporate
- ✓All Pro features
- ✓App Restores
- ✓Advanced SSO
- ✓3 Custom Domains
- ✓2 Months Record Audit Logs
- ✓125k - 2.5m Database Records
- ✓100 AI Credits
Enterprise
- ✓All Corporate features
- ✓Dedicated Account Manager
- ✓HIPAA / GovCloud-based options
- ✓Private Server Environment Options
- ✓Enhanced Customer Support
- ✓3 Months Record Audit Logs
- ✓2.5 Million+ Database Records
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Buying Knack saves ~$85,560 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
8 known integrations