Compare knack and Draftbit on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both No-Code tools, Subscription-based with four tiers: Starter (from $19/month…
At a Glance
knack
Draftbit
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.
Freemium
Starting price
Not documented
Free
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Not documented
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.
Draftbit
Free — $0/month free
Standard — $12/month monthly
Pro — $24/month monthly
Team — $120/month monthly
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)
Draftbit
Pros
Combines visual editing, AI code generation, and real code export in one workflow
Free plan is usable for small projects with real AI agent access, not just a demo
Built-in Supabase integration removes the need for separate backend setup
Y Combinator-backed with a long operating history, founded in 2017
Full code export avoids vendor lock-in compared to fully proprietary no-code tools
Cons
Independent reviews consistently describe customer support as weak or slow
Credit-based AI usage means heavy users can hit monthly limits on lower plans
Platform has changed direction significantly, from pure no-code to an AI-agent sandbox, which may require relearning workflows for long-time users
Team plan pricing jumps sharply from Pro ($24) to Team ($120)
Use Cases
knack
Draftbit
MVP app prototyping — Quickly scaffold a working mobile app prototype using AI agents and a visual editor.
Cross-platform app publishing — Build one app and publish it to iOS, Android, and web from a single project.
AI-assisted feature development — Use AI agent chat to add or modify app screens and logic without writing every line of code manually.
Team app development with Supabase backend — Collaborate on an app project with multiple editors sharing a Supabase-backed backend.