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Knack vs QuickBase comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Knack
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
34th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No-Code Development Platforms (8th)
QuickBase
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
13th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
Low-Code Development Platforms (12th), Employee Time Tracking Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Knack is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QuickBase is 2.7%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
QuickBase2.7%
Knack0.9%
Other96.4%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

it_user1460940 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at ITdirector.ie
Flexible and granular security options, good filtering, and the pricing model is cost-effective
The vendor does a really poor job of marketing this software because it should be more popular. This is something that I have pointed out to them. It's a super piece of software, but very few people are aware of it. I am an EX-IT director and I've worked in big systems, and I'm amazed this solution isn't more popular. The "native" integration with other products could be improved. The user interface for the systems that you build can use some improvement because as it is now, you may have to use HTML and CSS to make it look more modern or to match a clients existing look. The documentation is amazing, although they don't do videos and their YouTube channel is very poor. They could create some training videos.
Morgan Victor - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Test Engineer at Roche
Automation has transformed project and inventory workflows and improves revenue forecasting
The best features QuickBase offers include being a no-code software, meaning it is very easy to use even for new users. It also provides life cycle management, workflow management, and dashboards. The dashboards and workflow management help my team significantly, as they have a drag-and-drop interface and prebuilt templates, which play a pivotal role in creating custom applications. Those features also help provide the ability to manage the entire application life cycle with QuickBase easily. Integration has been very seamless with our overall IT stack. The user interface is very user-friendly and intuitive, which makes it very easy to use, together with the no-code aspect. Any kind of personnel can use this tool easily.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Overall, I am a big fan of Knack."
"The security is the most valuable feature, in particular, the way I can give different access to different areas to different people, so you can really fine-tune access for different users."
"The reporting tool: It helps in data analytics to provide the solution more efficiency."
"QuickBase is a great tool for companies looking to rapidly deploy a line of business apps without having to maintain large applications."
"If you have to manage a lot of data or organize a user database, this app is the best choice."
"The ability to customize the database to fit your own company is endless."
"QuickBase has positively impacted my organization by allowing business level resources without significant technical experience to create workflows and databases when our IT resources are limited."
"Quickbase allows quick and easy control of your data structures."
"Quickbase is a powerhouse, with unlimited possibilities and versatility for use."
"Allows users have anytime/anywhere access."
 

Cons

"The user interface for the systems that you build can use some improvement because as it is now, you have to do a lot of HTML and CSS to make it look modern."
"I do not know if QuickBase has these capabilities because I only participated in building out the flow, the form, and the process flow, but it would be helpful, as someone who would manage the form and the process flow, to build out charts or live dashboards or something similar so people can get information right there of how many requests are submitted and how many are pending to be approved."
"I would like to see the ability to import data from other sources in order to have better reporting without having to buy Tableau or another solution."
". For example, we need a third-party to create and save a document in PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel format. The document saving capability is probably the feature that we most often have to procure from an outside provider."
"There are some clunky things about the options and interface, but they're working to improve them and are highly responsive to customer feedback."
"The product needs improvement on the performance side especially when the data tends to grow more than 2000 records in a table."
"I wish it had a better calendar feature."
"The mobile app has improved, but it still needs work."
"Technical support is OK. However, it is much better to work with qualified service personnel who understand your specific implementations and process goals."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product has really good value, as it doesn't have a per-user cost, there's a flat fee."
"You have to negotiate the price because it varies based on the number of users you have, as well as how much cloud storage space you need."
"We felt the pricing and licensing for QuickBase were easy enough to understand, fair and competitive."
"The pricing for QuickBase is pretty straightforward, It is based on a per user/per month licensing fee."
"The pricing for the tier my company used included ten seats and the subcontractor, amounting to approximately $18,000 USD per year."
"The product is cheap when compared to other products."
"Quickbase is probably not the cheapest app out there. That said, it is worth its weight in gold. There is no other app that I know of in the market today that can do what Quickbase does."
"The solution is expensive and geared toward enterprise-level clients."
"It is probably about 300 per license per person. There is just the licensing cost. There are no additional costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Construction Company
11%
University
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise28
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for QuickBase?
I did not have any involvement with pricing, setup cost, or licensing.
What needs improvement with QuickBase?
The table size limits are small for really large apps. While I agree that there needs to be a cap on the size, it would be nice to adjust it up when needed. Also, the cost can be a bit prohibitive,...
What is your primary use case for QuickBase?
Our organization uses QuickBase for project management, production, fieldwork tracking, training, training tracking, travel tracking, and more. The platform allows us to standardize workflows acros...
 

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Quick Base, TSheets
 

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