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Knack vs Grist

K

Knack

Database & Data Management

Build online databases and apps without code

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
G

Grist

Database & Data Management

The evolution of spreadsheets

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Knack plans are priced by number of records and objects rather than users, ranging from $110 to $300 per month as data volume grows; Grist hosted plans run $10 to $29 per month per workspace, and the free self-hosted option requires running the software yourself to avoid that cost

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Knack and Grist actually diverge.

Attributes where Knack and Grist differ
AttributeKnackGrist

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Database & Data Management).

Where each one falls short

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

Knack

  • Plans are priced by number of records and objects rather than users, ranging from $110 to $300 per month as data volume grows

Grist

  • Hosted plans run $10 to $29 per month per workspace, and the free self-hosted option requires running the software yourself to avoid that cost

Pricing, plan by plan

Knack

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Knack review.

Grist

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grist review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Knack if

Nothing in the data separates Knack from Grist on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Knack review

Choose Grist if

Nothing in the data separates Grist from Knack on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Grist review

Questions people ask

Is Knack or Grist better?
Neither clearly leads. Knack starts at On request and Grist at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Knack or Grist?
Knack starts at On request and Grist at On request.
Does Knack or Grist run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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