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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free
Knack
Star Rating
(114)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Browse all 4 pricing plansRetool
Star Rating
(348)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Knack excels in custom fields, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, which allows for extensive customization of data entry forms. In contrast, Retool, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 8.0, indicating less flexibility in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Retool shines in integration APIs, with a score of 9.4, making it easier to connect with various third-party applications. Knack, while capable, scores 8.7, suggesting it may not offer the same breadth of integration options.
- G2 users highlight Knack's superior embedded forms feature, scoring 9.6, which allows for seamless integration of forms into other applications. Retool's score of 8.9 indicates it may not provide the same level of ease in this functionality.
- Users on G2 report that Retool's workflow automation capabilities are robust, scoring 8.8, which helps streamline processes effectively. Knack, with a score of 8.4, offers automation but may not be as comprehensive in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Knack's help guides are particularly helpful, scoring 9.0, which aids users in navigating the software. In comparison, Retool's help resources score 7.9, indicating that users may find less support when troubleshooting.
- Users say that Retool's platform compatibility is impressive, with a score of 9.0, ensuring it works well across various systems. Knack, while still functional, scores 8.3, suggesting it may have some limitations in this regard.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Knack
Free Trial
Free Trial
Knack offers a 14-day free trial period for you to explore and become familiar with the Knack online database platform. No credit card is required during this trial period.
- 14 Days Free
Retool
Free
Free
For developers and small teams
- Unlimited web and mobile apps 1GB of workflow data
- 5GB of data storage
- Connect to any API or data source
Free Trial
Knack
Free Trial is available
Retool
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
85
8.6
270
Ease of Use
8.7
92
8.6
272
Ease of Setup
8.4
68
8.4
210
Ease of Admin
8.6
57
8.6
150
Quality of Support
8.1
80
8.4
204
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
56
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
83
9.3
249
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Customer Support
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
8.1
16
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - CRM
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
7.4
46
Forms
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.3
45
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
6.6
44
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.9
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
6.8
14
Not enough data
5.5
13
Not enough data
Support
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
5.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Security
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
Performance
7.5
14
Not enough data
5.6
12
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
5.7
14
Not enough data
Database Features
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
8.2
41
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
7.5
26
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
7.5
70
Data Control
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.4
69
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Functionality
8.9
12
8.4
112
8.5
9
7.9
103
4.1
9
7.2
99
8.2
10
8.1
111
9.0
12
8.6
112
8.9
11
7.8
105
8.7
9
8.3
102
Customization
9.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
9.1
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
Not enough data
8.1
137
Not enough data
8.3
139
Not enough data
7.8
130
Not enough data
7.4
128
Not enough data
8.0
133
Data Control
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.2
129
Publishing
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.2
132
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
User Interface Design
7.9
34
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Control
8.4
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.7
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
7.8
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Knack and Retool are categorized as Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Knack is categorized as Online Form Builder, No-Code Development Platforms, Relational Databases, CRM, and Client Portal
Retool is categorized as Drag and Drop App Builder, Low-Code Development Platforms, Digital Process Automation (DPA), and AI App Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Knack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Retool
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
8.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.5%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Education Management
5.6%
Other
65.4%
Computer Software
21.0%
Financial Services
10.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Other
50.3%
Discussions
Knack has no discussions with answers
Except using Retool as an internal tool, any cases about using retool as a public tool?
1 Comment
TR
Depending on your use case it is quite flexible. On higher tiers supports user level access control, imbedding, and google docs integration is pretty good.Read more
How do I populate a table as I'm running a query?
1 Comment
NS
You should be able to apply the query to a table and it should populate automatically.Read more
What is Retool used for?
1 Comment
AR
Retool is used to create customized, data applications and tools for internal use within organizations. It simplifies the development process, making it...Read more
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