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Airtable vs Knack
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Airtable
Build AI-powered workflows, apps & agents in one workspace—no code required
Free / $20/mo
Feature Comparison
Pros & Cons
Airtable
Pros
- Free tier available with no per-user charges, making it easy to trial
- Supports multiple AI model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Llama) within workflows
- HyperDB enables handling hundreds of millions of records, well beyond typical no-code limits
- Read-only collaborators and form respondents are free on paid plans, reducing seat costs
- Enterprise-grade compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO) with encryption key management
Cons
- Per-seat pricing at $20-$45/user can become expensive for large editing teams
- Complex workflows and advanced features have a learning curve despite the no-code approach
- Detailed feature limits per tier (record counts, automation runs, storage) are not clearly published on the pricing page
Knack
Pros
- Unlimited app users on all plans eliminates per-seat cost scaling
- Built-in relational database with 20+ field types and connected tables
- HIPAA and GDPR compliance available for regulated industries
- 500+ native integrations reduce the need for external middleware
- AI-assisted app creation allows building working apps from natural language conversations
Cons
- Pricing is not transparent on the website—tier costs are not publicly displayed
- Starter plan is limited to 3 applications and 20,000 records, which may be restrictive
- Advanced SSO on Pro plan requires an additional $55 fee
- Data backups on lower tiers incur an hourly fee rather than being included
- AI credits are limited per plan and may require careful management
Our Verdict
Both Airtable and Knack are excellent choices with similar feature sets. Your decision should depend on your specific needs, pricing, and whether you need self-hosting capabilities.