TL;DR
- Best flat pricing: Knack ($39/mo unlimited users)
- Best AI: TinyTables (enrichment, AI columns)
- No free tier for Knack
| Feature | TinyTables | Knack |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ✓ | ✗ (14-day trial) |
| Unlimited users | $49/mo (10 users Pro) | $39/mo (unlimited users) |
| User auth/login | ✗ | ✓ (built-in) |
| Data enrichment | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI columns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Customer-facing apps | ✗ | ✓ (core feature) |
| Native automation | ✓ | ✓ (basic) |
"With TinyCommand, it is just one flow." — Ankit Solanki, InVideo
Unlimited users at flat pricing. Purpose-built for customer-facing database apps. No free tier. Starts at $39/mo.
App builder vs smart database
Knack builds customer-facing apps. TinyTables manages and enriches data. Different products for different primary needs.
Where Each Tool Wins
Where Knack wins
Unlimited users at flat price. $39/month regardless of how many people use your app. For customer-facing tools with many end users, this is unbeatable.
Built-in user authentication. Login, roles, and permissions for external-facing apps. TinyTables does not have user auth.
Where TinyTables wins
Free tier. Knack has no free plan. TinyTables has a generous free tier.
AI enrichment. Automatic data enrichment that Knack does not offer.
All-in-one platform. Workflows, emails, forms, and AI agents included.
Choose TinyTables if:
- You want an all-in-one platform
- You need data enrichment and AI agents
- You want to eliminate multiple subscriptions
Choose Knack if:
- You need its specific strengths
- You are invested in its ecosystem
- Your use case is narrowly focused
