Compare knack and AppSheet on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both No-Code tools, Subscription-based with four tiers: Starter (from $19/month…
At a Glance
knack
AppSheet
Primary category
No-Code
No-Code
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription-based with four tiers: Starter (from $19/month intro, $59/month regular), Pro (from $49/month intro, $130/month regular), Corporate (from $300/month), and custom-priced Enterprise; annual billing offers additional savings and a free trial is available without a credit card.
Subscription
Starting price
Not documented
$5/month per user
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Yes
Platforms
Web
Web, iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Public API
Not documented
Yes
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
knack
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
AppSheet
Starter — $5/user/month Monthly
Core — $10/user/month Monthly
Enterprise Plus — $20/user/month Monthly
Enterprise Standard — Custom (contact sales) Custom
Pros & Cons
knack
Pros
True relational database under the hood, not just a spreadsheet, so complex data models are easier to build
500+ integrations and native automation via Knack Flows reduce reliance on third-party middleware
Enterprise-grade compliance options (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2 Type II) available on higher plans, unusual for a no-code tool
White-labeling support makes it viable for agencies reselling apps to clients
No-credit-card free trial lowers the barrier to testing the platform
Cons
Entry-level Starter plan caps out at 20k database records, which can be limiting for growing datasets
Advanced compliance and SSO features are locked behind the pricier Corporate and Enterprise tiers
AI credits are metered per plan (as low as 25/month on Starter), which may constrain heavy AI-assisted app building
Introductory pricing jumps significantly after the first 3 months (e.g. Starter rises from $19 to $59/month)
AppSheet
Pros
Backed by Google's infrastructure and Workspace ecosystem
AI-assisted app generation lowers the barrier to building a first app
Deep integration with common Google and Microsoft business tools
Scales from small team tools to enterprise deployments
Cons
Per-user pricing can add up for larger teams compared to some no-code alternatives
Enterprise Standard tier pricing is not published and requires a custom quote
Most tightly optimized for organizations already using Google Workspace
Use Cases
knack
AppSheet
Field operations apps — Build mobile apps for inspections, inventory tracking, or field service without a developer.
Internal workflow automation — Automate approvals, notifications, and data collection tied to existing spreadsheets or databases.