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Knack vs Neo4j

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Knack

Software

Build online databases and apps without code

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Neo4j logo

Neo4j

Software

The world's leading graph database

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Neo4j has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Neo4j auraDB Free has no service availability SLA, no backups and no point-in-time recovery

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Knack and Neo4j actually diverge.

Attributes where Knack and Neo4j differ
AttributeKnackNeo4j
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebLinux, Windows, Mac, Docker, Web
FoundedUnknown2007

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

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 Knack

Nothing recorded that Neo4j does not also cover.

Only in Neo4j

  • Native Graph Storage
  • Cypher Query Language
  • ACID Transactions
  • High Availability
  • Graph Data Science
  • Full-text Search
  • Native Indexes
  • GraphQL

What people use each for

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

Knack

No use cases recorded yet. See the Knack review.

Neo4j

  • Running a managed graph database on AWS, Azure or Google Cloudnot Knack
  • Building knowledge graphs and GraphRAG retrieval for AI applicationsnot Knack
  • Fraud detection, recommendations and supply chain analysis over connected datanot Knack

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

Neo4j

  • AuraDB Free has no service availability SLA, no backups and no point-in-time recovery
  • AuraDB Free imposes limits on node and relationship counts and runs single-zone only
  • SSO authentication and role-based access control are excluded from AuraDB Free and AuraDB Professional, starting only at Business Critical at $146 per GB per month with a 2GB minimum cluster
  • AuraDB Professional starts at $65 per GB per month with a minimum 1GB cluster and caps at 128GB memory per instance
  • AuraDB Professional backups are daily with only 7-day retention, against 30 days on Business Critical
  • Customer managed keys and private endpoints are available only on AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud, which is quote only with no published price
  • Change data capture, query log forwarding, secondaries and access to Neo4j Professional Services are excluded below the Business Critical tier
  • Support on AuraDB Free is community only and AuraDB Professional is best effort, with 24x7 one-hour response starting at Business Critical
  • AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud is sold on prepaid contract terms with enterprise commercial negotiation rather than self-serve card payment

Pricing, plan by plan

Knack

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Knack review.

Neo4j

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Single database
    • Cypher queries
    • APOC library
  • AuraDB FreeFree
    • 50K nodes
    • 175K relationships
    • Cloud hosted
  • AuraDB Professional$65/month
    • Dedicated instance
    • Auto-scaling
    • Enterprise support

Which should you pick?

Choose Knack if

Nothing in the data separates Knack from Neo4j on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Knack review

Choose Neo4j if

  • You need native graph storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Windows, Mac, Docker, Web.
  • You also want cypher query language.
Neo4j review

Questions people ask

Is Knack or Neo4j better?
Neither clearly leads. Knack starts at On request and Neo4j at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Knack or Neo4j?
Neo4j has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Knack and Free for Neo4j.
Does Knack or Neo4j run on more platforms?
Knack runs on Web. Neo4j runs on Linux, Windows, Mac, Docker, Web.
Can I use Neo4j for free?
Yes. Neo4j has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Knack starts at On request.
What can Knack do that Neo4j cannot?
Neo4j covers Native Graph Storage, Cypher Query Language, ACID Transactions, High Availability.
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