Compare knack and Softr on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both No-Code tools, Subscription-based with four tiers: Starter (from $19/month intro,…
At a Glance
knack
Softr
Primary category
No-Code
No-Code
Rating
Not documented
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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 (paid plans from $49/month)
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Public API
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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.
Softr
Free — $0/month Monthly
Basic — $49/month Monthly or $588/year
Professional — $139/month Monthly or $1,668/year
Business — $269/month Monthly or $3,228/year
Enterprise — Custom Annual contract
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)
Softr
Pros
Fast way to launch functional apps from existing spreadsheets or databases without hiring developers
AI co-builder speeds up initial app creation from a text prompt
Wide range of data source integrations, including Airtable, HubSpot, and SQL databases
Free plan is generous enough to fully test the platform before paying
Built-in authentication, permissions, and payments reduce the need for third-party tools
Cons
Pricing scales quickly with app users and AI credits, which can get expensive for larger portals
Complex custom logic still requires writing custom code or workarounds
Performance can depend on the connected data source, especially with large Airtable bases
Some advanced data sources like BigQuery and PostgreSQL are limited to higher-tier plans
Use Cases
knack
Softr
Client Portals — Agencies and service businesses give clients a branded portal to view project status, invoices, or shared files sourced from Airtable or a database.
Internal Tools and Dashboards — Operations teams build internal dashboards and admin tools on top of existing spreadsheets or databases without waiting on engineering resources.
Directories and Marketplaces — Startups launch searchable directories or two-sided marketplaces quickly using Softr's directory templates and built-in payments.