Compare SeaTable and knack on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both No-Code tools, Freemium SaaS with per-user paid tiers, plus on-premises server…
At a Glance
SeaTable
knack
Primary category
No-Code
No-Code
Rating
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Pricing model
Freemium SaaS with per-user paid tiers, plus on-premises server licenses
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.
Starting price
Free for up to 25 users; Plus plan from 7 euros per user per month, billed annually
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Free plan
Yes
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Free trial
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Yes
Platforms
Web
Web
Team collaboration
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AI features
Yes
Yes
Public API
Yes
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
SeaTable
Free — 0 euros N/A
Plus — 7 euros per user per month (annual) or 9 euros per user per month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Enterprise — 14 euros per user per month (annual) or 18 euros per user per month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Dedicated Cloud — Custom quote Contact sales
knack
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Pros & Cons
SeaTable
Pros
Free plan supports up to 25 users, generous for small teams compared to many no-code competitors
Strong data residency positioning with cloud data stored exclusively in German data centers
On-premises server licenses available for organizations that need full self-hosting control
Python scripting allows more advanced customization than a purely no-code interface
Transparent, published per-user pricing for Free, Plus, and Enterprise tiers
Cons
Free plan row and storage limits (10,000 rows, 2 gigabytes) are modest for larger datasets
SAML single sign-on is reserved for the Enterprise tier
Dedicated Cloud plan requires a minimum of 100 users, out of reach for smaller organizations
Smaller ecosystem of templates and integrations compared to larger no-code competitors like Airtable
AI credit allowances on lower tiers are limited (12.5 to 50 credits) for AI-assisted features
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)
Use Cases
SeaTable
GDPR-compliant project and data management — European organizations with strict data residency requirements use SeaTable Cloud because data is stored exclusively in German data centers.
Self-hosted internal database applications — IT teams deploy SeaTable Server on-premises to build internal no-code database applications while keeping full control of infrastructure.
Small team workflow and data tracking — Small teams of up to 25 users use SeaTable's Free plan to build custom tables and automations for tracking projects, inventory, or contacts.