Compare shoutem and knack on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both No-Code tools, Paid (free trial available) vs Subscription-based with four…
At a Glance
shoutem
knack
Primary category
No-Code
No-Code
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Paid (free trial available)
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
$49
Not documented
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Yes
Yes
Platforms
iOS, Android, Mobile App
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Yes
Public API
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
shoutem
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
knack
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Pros & Cons
shoutem
Pros
No coding required to design and publish a fully native iOS and Android app
Industry-specific templates (church, radio, podcast, events, travel) speed up setup
Built-in CMS lets non-technical users update app content after launch
Free trial lets prospects build and preview an app before paying
Extension marketplace adds functionality like push notifications and commerce without custom development
Cons
Entry-level plan only covers Android publishing; iOS requires a higher-priced tier
Pricing is billed quarterly rather than month-to-month, raising the effective commitment
Public site does not clearly document deeper third-party integrations (CRM, payments, marketing tools)
As with most app-builder platforms, apps depend on Shoutem's infrastructure and extension marketplace rather than fully custom code
Enterprise/custom pricing isn't publicly disclosed, so larger teams must contact sales to scope cost
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)