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Alteryx vs KNIME

Alteryx logo

Alteryx

Machine Learning

Analytics automation platform

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
KNIME logo

KNIME

Machine Learning

Open source data analytics and integration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only KNIME has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Alteryx starter is $250 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional and Enterprise editions are quote-only; KNIME the free Analytics Platform runs locally only, so anything shared or scheduled requires a paid Hub
  • They diverge on capability: Alteryx covers Data preparation, KNIME covers Visual workflows.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alteryx and KNIME actually diverge.

Attributes where Alteryx and KNIME differ
AttributeAlteryxKNIME
Starting price$250/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, WebLinux, Mac, Windows
Founded19972004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Machine Learning).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Alteryx

  • Data preparation
  • Data blending
  • Predictive analytics
  • Spatial analytics
  • Snowflake
  • AWS
  • Tableau
  • Web support

Only in KNIME

  • Visual workflows
  • Data preprocessing
  • Machine learning
  • Visualization
  • Spark
  • H2O
  • TensorFlow
  • Linux support

Both cover

  • Reporting
  • Python
  • R
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Alteryx

  • Data preparation and building AI-ready datasetsnot KNIME
  • Predictive analytics without writing codenot KNIME
  • Automating and orchestrating repeatable analytics workflowsnot KNIME
  • Enterprise reporting with governed, reusable logicnot KNIME
  • Connecting to Snowflake, Databricks and cloud warehouses alongside on-premises systemsnot KNIME

KNIME

  • Data science and machine learning workflowsnot Alteryx
  • ETL and data pipeline automationnot Alteryx
  • Predictive analytics and modelingnot Alteryx

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Alteryx

  • Starter is $250 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional and Enterprise editions are quote-only
  • Automation runs are metered, with 50 included on Starter and 15,000 on Professional, and more must be bought
  • Cost depends on three separate dimensions at once: edition, user role and automation capacity
  • Advanced analytics, governance and orchestration are withheld from the entry edition

KNIME

  • The free Analytics Platform runs locally only, so anything shared or scheduled requires a paid Hub
  • The free AI assistant is limited to 20 interactions a month
  • Paid workflow runtime is metered in credits, with 120 included on Pro and overage at $0.025 per vCore minute
  • The Team plan at $99 a month includes 3 members, with additional seats at $49 a month each
  • Business Hub pricing is on request, and its tiers are capped at 4, 8 and 16 vCores with 5, 5 and 20 users

Pricing, plan by plan

Alteryx

$250/month
  • Starter Edition$250/month
    • 1-10 users
    • 50 automation runs included
    • Cloud only
  • Professional Edition$null/month
    • Basic and Full users
    • 15,000 automation runs included
    • Cloud and desktop deployment
  • Enterprise Edition$null/month
    • All user types
    • 15,000 automation runs included
    • All deployment options

KNIME

Free
  • Analytics PlatformFree
    • 300+ data sources
    • Unlimited local processing
    • K-AI assistant (20 interactions/month)
  • Pro$19/month
    • 120 workflow runtime credits
    • Data app deployment
    • K-AI (500 interactions/month)
  • Team$99/month
    • All Pro features
    • Collaboration spaces for up to 3 team members
    • Additional members: $49/month each
  • Business Hub$null/month
    • Enterprise automation and governance
    • LDAP/OAuth authentication
    • Staged deployment

Which should you pick?

Choose Alteryx if

  • You need data preparation.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want data blending.
Alteryx review

Choose KNIME if

  • You need visual workflows.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows.
  • You also want data preprocessing.
KNIME review

Questions people ask

Is Alteryx or KNIME better?
Neither clearly leads. Alteryx starts at $250/month and KNIME at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alteryx or KNIME?
KNIME has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $250/month for Alteryx and Free for KNIME.
Does Alteryx or KNIME run on more platforms?
Alteryx runs on Windows, Web. KNIME runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.
Can I use KNIME for free?
Yes. KNIME has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Alteryx starts at $250/month.
What is Alteryx best used for?
Alteryx is most often used for data preparation and building ai-ready datasets, predictive analytics without writing code, automating and orchestrating repeatable analytics workflows, enterprise reporting with governed, reusable logic. Of those, data preparation and building ai-ready datasets and predictive analytics without writing code are not what KNIME is typically brought in for.
What can Alteryx do that KNIME cannot?
Alteryx covers Data preparation, Data blending, Predictive analytics, Spatial analytics. KNIME covers Visual workflows, Data preprocessing, Machine learning, Visualization. Both handle Reporting, Python, R, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alteryx: How much does Alteryx Starter cost?

Alteryx Starter Edition costs $250 USD per user per month when billed annually, for teams of 1-10 users.

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KNIME: Is KNIME free?

Yes, KNIME Analytics Platform is free with 300+ data sources, unlimited local processing, and 20 K-AI assistant interactions per month.

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Alteryx: Is there a free trial for Alteryx?

Yes, Alteryx offers a 30-day free trial to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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KNIME: What do KNIME paid plans cost?

Pro plan starts at $19/month with 120 runtime credits. Team plan starts at $99/month for up to 3 members, with additional members at $49/month each.

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Alteryx: What differentiates Alteryx Professional from Starter?

Professional Edition supports both Basic and Full user roles, includes 15,000 automation runs, offers cloud and desktop deployment, connects to 100+ data sources, and enables advanced data preparation and macros. Professional and Enterprise editions require contacting sales for pricing.

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KNIME: What is KNIME's runtime credit system?

Pro and Team plans include runtime credits for workflow execution. Additional runtime beyond included credits costs $0.025 per vCore minute.

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KNIME: Does KNIME offer enterprise pricing?

Yes, Business Hub is available for enterprises needing automation, governance, LDAP/OAuth auth, and dedicated resources. Pricing available on request.

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