Caspio: The Knack Alternative
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If you value unparalleled features, performance and premium support, then check out Caspio — the best Knack alternative. Unlike Knack, Caspio boasts 20 years of continuous product innovation and feature development. That's why it's a trusted choice for businesses of all sizes.
Plus, Caspio's enterprise-grade features rise far above what you can get from Knack. Build all the applications you need using intuitive drag-and-drop tools, while Caspio automates your business workflows behind the scenes. Just point, click and publish. It's that easy!
Caspio vs Knack: Feature Comparison
See for yourself how Caspio is a better alternative to Knack with superior features, compliance and support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Both are low-code platforms for building custom database applications with unlimited end users. Caspio runs on Microsoft SQL Server and offers customization through HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, with dedicated compliance editions for HIPAA, FERPA, and PCI DSS. Knack uses a proprietary database with a visual drag-and-drop builder, native AI app builder, and 500+ app connectors.
Caspio charges by plan based on resources and capacity, with unlimited users: Team at $300 per month, Business at $600 per month, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Knack also uses per-account pricing billed annually: Starter at $59 per month, Pro at $130 per month, Corporate starting at $300 per month, and Enterprise custom.
Both platforms are SOC 2 Type II-attested, support GDPR, and with signed BAAs available for HIPAA-compliant apps. Caspio also offers compliance editions for FERPA, PCI DSS, WCAG and Section 508 accessibility, and FIPS 140-2 through AWS GovCloud. On Knack, HIPAA and GovCloud require the Enterprise plan, and FERPA and WCAG conformance statements are not currently published.
Caspio is the stronger choice for customer-facing applications. Both platforms include unlimited app users and support embedding applications in external websites and content management systems. Caspio adds custom domains on Business and Enterprise plans, SAML-based enterprise SSO, and a FileStor CDN for optimized content delivery on Business and Enterprise plans. Knack includes custom domains on Pro and above, with Advanced SSO included on Corporate and above. The choice often depends on compliance and UI customization needs.
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