Knack alternatives
Tools that do what Knack does, found by what they say they do rather than by shelf. Among the equally alike, the most used come first. Each line says how it differs from Knack.
Read 2026-10-17 · Knack itself: Free plan · From $59/mo
With a free plan or free to use: Softr, Assembly Studio, Noloco, Airtable, GitHub, MindStudio, Jotform, Tray.ai, Retool.
- #1
SoftrDeveloper tools
Builds custom business apps, portals, and internal tools without code using databases and AI agents.
CheaperAlso: Agents
259kActiveFrom $19/mo2020 - #2
Assembly StudioDeveloper tools
Builds internal and client-facing business apps from natural language descriptions without coding.
Cheaper
38.4kActiveFrom $29/mo - #3
NolocoDeveloper tools
Builds custom internal tools and client portals without code, connecting data from existing tools.
Same job
9.4kActiveFrom $65/mo - #4
AirtableDeveloper toolsMCP · sign-in
Builds custom business applications and deploys AI agents across workflows without coding.
Also: AgentsMore widely used
142kActiveFrom $20/user/mo2012 - #5
GitHubDeveloper tools
Hosts code repositories, manages pull requests, and automates development workflows with AI assistance.
Also: Code generationMore widely used
42MFrom $4/user/mo2007 - #6
MindStudioDeveloper tools
Builds AI agents and applications from natural language descriptions without coding.
CheaperAlso: Agents
119kActiveFrom $20/mo - #7
HostingerDeveloper toolsMCP · sign-in
Hosts websites, domains, and email; provides AI tools to build sites, automate tasks, and create email campaigns.
CheaperMore widely used
484kActiveFrom $2.99/mo2004 - #8
JotformProductivityMCP · sign-in
Builds online forms with drag-and-drop interface, collects submissions, and integrates with business apps.
More widely usedAround longer, since 2006
1.7MActiveFree plan2006 - #9
Tray.aiDeveloper tools
Deploys and governs AI-built applications with managed execution, authentication, and cost tracking.
Same job
4.1kActiveFree plan2012 - #10
RetoolDeveloper tools
Builds internal software applications from natural language prompts with built-in security and governance controls.
Newer, since 2017
38.5kActiveFrom $10/user/mo2017
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How this list is made: the words Knack is described with (what it does, for whom, what it is used for) are matched against every tool in the Atlas. A tool on the same shelf, or doing the same kind of work, counts for a little more. Nothing here is paid for.