Knack — No-Code & Automation

What is Knack?

Knack is a no-code application development platform that lets you design, build, and deploy custom web apps and online databases without writing code. It was founded to help businesses replace spreadsheets and off-the-shelf software with tools that fit their exact workflows. With Knack, you create data tables, define relationships, build pages and forms, and set user roles—all through a visual builder.

What problem does it solve?

Traditional software development is slow and expensive. Knack solves that by giving non-technical teams the ability to build and scale custom apps—like client portals, inventory systems, and internal tools—on their own. It handles the hosting, security, and maintenance, so you can focus on your business logic. It's especially useful for small to medium-sized organizations that need a tailored solution but lack the resources for a full dev team.

Who is Knack for?

Knack is best suited for operations managers, IT coordinators, consultants, and agencies that need to manage data and automate processes. It's used across healthcare, construction, government, education, and non-profits. For example, Austin City Government used Knack to unblock traffic data gridlock; patient portals and telehealth apps are common in healthcare. Knack is not ideal for developers who want full code-level control or for very simple list-making tasks—spreadsheets might be enough.

Key use cases

Build custom CRMs, customer portals, online databases, inventory management, asset tracking, work order management, project management, and financial management apps. Knack also supports real-time appointment scheduling, e-commerce transactions, and workflow automations.

• AI-powered app building — Describe your app in natural language; Knack generates the structure in minutes.
• No-code database — Manage, connect, and relate your data with tables, fields, and records—no SQL needed.
• Security & infrastructure — Control user roles, permissions, and data access to keep sensitive info safe.
• Integrations — Connect tools like Zapier, Stripe, and more to sync workflows and automate processes.
• Reports & dashboards — Track and visualize performance with custom reports and charts.
• User access management — Create roles, assign permissions, and control what each user sees and edits.
• Workflows & forms — Automate business logic, collect data via forms, and streamline operations.

Knack pricing: from $19/mo (billed monthly, first 3 months).

Starter Plan

$19 per month (regularly $59) when billed monthly—limited-time offer. Includes no-code online database, automation/integration via Knack Flows & API, frontend web app designer, unlimited users/roles, unlimited tables/fields/pages, unlimited emails/forms, AI app builder, 20k database records, and 25 AI credits. Free trial available.

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