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Knack vs Supabase
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Supabase
The open-source Postgres development platform with auth, APIs, and realtime.
Free / $25/mo
Feature Comparison
Pros & Cons
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
Supabase
Pros
- Full Postgres database that is 100% portable — no proprietary lock-in
- Comprehensive platform covering database, auth, storage, realtime, edge functions, and vectors in one service
- Generous free tier suitable for prototyping and small production apps
- Open-source with strong community and broad framework support (React, Next.js, Flutter, Vue, etc.)
- Built-in Row Level Security for fine-grained access control at the database level
Cons
- Requires understanding of SQL and Postgres concepts — not a true no-code solution
- Connection pooling and scaling require configuration knowledge (e.g., PgBouncer setup)
- Some advanced features and higher resource limits are only available on paid plans
- Self-hosting the open-source version requires significant DevOps expertise
Our Verdict
Both Knack and Supabase are excellent choices with similar feature sets. Your decision should depend on your specific needs, pricing, and whether you need self-hosting capabilities.