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At a Glance
Knack
Knack
Star Rating
(102)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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Zoho Creator
Zoho Creator
Star Rating
(176)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.00 1 User/Month (Billed Annually)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Zoho Creator excels in Customization, particularly with its Custom Fields feature, which received a perfect score of 10.0, allowing for extensive personalization of applications. In contrast, Knack's customization options, while solid, scored slightly lower at 8.3.
  • Reviewers mention that Zoho Creator's Workflow Automation capabilities are impressive, with a score of 9.2, enabling users to create complex workflows easily. Knack, while functional, scored 8.6 in this area, indicating it may not be as robust for users needing advanced automation.
  • G2 users highlight that Knack shines in File Management, scoring 9.0, which is slightly better than Zoho Creator's 8.8. Users appreciate Knack's intuitive interface for managing files and documents.
  • Users on G2 report that Zoho Creator's Application Deployment is highly rated at 9.2, making it easier for businesses to roll out applications quickly. Knack's deployment score of 8.6 suggests it may require a bit more effort to implement.
  • Reviewers mention that Zoho Creator's Data Security features are robust, scoring 8.7, which is higher than Knack's 8.5. Users appreciate the strong access control and data protection measures in place.
  • Users say that Knack's Customer Support is commendable, with a score of 9.6 for its support portal, which many find helpful. In comparison, Zoho Creator's support scored 8.9, indicating that while it is good, it may not be as responsive or comprehensive as Knack's offerings.
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Entry-Level Pricing
Knack
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Zoho Creator
STANDARD
$8.00
1 User/Month (Billed Annually)
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Free Trial
Knack
Free Trial is available
Zoho Creator
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
73
8.5
152
Ease of Use
8.5
78
8.5
151
Ease of Setup
8.4
54
8.6
89
Ease of Admin
8.5
46
8.7
88
Quality of Support
7.8
68
8.0
147
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
45
8.7
87
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
71
8.2
149
Features by Category
8.5
329
Not enough data
Sales Force Automation
8.6
17
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
6.9
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.2
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
7.6
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Workplace Innovation PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.8
209
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
17
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Not enough data
8.6
16
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
17
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
17
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
16
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
15
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Verified
Automation
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.8
16
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Verified
Development
Not enough data
8.8
17
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
16
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
16
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
15
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Verified
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project management
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
Workload
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
7.3
391
Not enough data
Management
8.7
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
5.0
9
Not enough data
Support
8.7
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
4.4
8
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Security
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Performance
7.6
9
Not enough data
5.0
8
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
4.2
10
Not enough data
Database Features
8.1
35
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
7.7
36
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
7.9
32
Not enough data
7.3
22
Not enough data
Drag and Drop App BuilderHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.0
57
Functionality
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
Data Control
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.1
57
8.6
84
Functionality
8.7
9
9.5
13
8.8
7
8.8
11
4.0
7
8.0
11
8.1
8
8.5
13
9.0
10
9.3
12
9.1
9
8.7
13
8.8
7
7.7
11
9.5
52
Not enough data
Customization
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
9.8
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Low-Code Development PlatformsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.5
368
Application Design
Not enough data
7.3
18
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
19
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
36
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
34
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
40
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Verified
Data Control
Not enough data
8.6
37
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
34
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
37
|
Verified
Publishing
Not enough data
8.6
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
39
|
Verified
Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
9.0
313
Development
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.9
24
Database
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.8
26
Infrastructure
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
9.5
24
No-Code Development PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.4
233
9.2
144
User Interface Design
8.0
25
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Verified
9.4
15
8.3
25
|
Verified
9.1
15
8.3
22
|
Verified
8.9
14
8.6
25
|
Verified
9.0
15
Data Control
8.7
24
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Verified
8.9
14
8.3
22
|
Verified
9.3
14
8.5
24
|
Verified
9.8
14
Publishing
8.6
23
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Verified
9.5
14
9.0
21
9.3
15
7.5
22
|
Verified
9.2
14
Database as a Service (DBaaS)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.8
429
Configuration
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.1
31
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
9.0
30
Not enough data
8.5
31
Availability
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
9.1
34
Security
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Data Management
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.3
10
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Knack
Knack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.8%
Zoho Creator
Zoho Creator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Knack
Knack
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Construction
8.6%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Education Management
6.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Other
63.4%
Zoho Creator
Zoho Creator
Information Technology and Services
17.3%
Computer Software
8.6%
Education Management
3.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.1%
Marketing and Advertising
3.1%
Other
64.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Knack
Knack
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

No User Limits - Most database softwares count customers as users. So if you build a customer dashboard, where each customer has to register can get really crazy. This is one of the reasons we first started using knack because we can have 10,000...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jeremy N.
JN
Jeremy N.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Knack is built on a painfully slow platform that lacks data integrity. Over 10 years on the platform, we've seen little to no progress on this front. Support has gone downhill over the years as well. Knack is great for small projects, but if you want...

Zoho Creator
Zoho Creator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Md_Zubair A.
MA
Md_Zubair A.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

The best thing about Zoho creator is that it combines the elements of web design and coding in one without much or any knowledge of core coding. All the components exist in the package which are required for the user to build web application are packed into...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Tech support is not very fast to respond. Documentation could be better.

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Discussions
Knack
Knack Discussions
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Knack has no discussions with answers
Zoho Creator
Zoho Creator Discussions
Do I need to install software on my computer to use Zoho Creator?
1 comment
Francisco R.
FR
No software downloads are needed. Zoho runs on the cloud and is accessible via mobile, desktop or table over any browser.Read more
Do I need to know coding to create an application?
1 comment
Stacey L.
SL
It is easy to create a basic database with no coding experience and the scripting (coding) language is easy to learn.Read more
How is Zoho Creator priced?
1 comment
Francisco R.
FR
Price varies based on number of users and features you add to your app. Please feel free to compare features in the url...Read more