Knack vs Mural: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Knack and Mural to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Knack
6.6/10
Knack is a no-code platform for building database-driven web apps, portals and project trackers, priced per plan rather than per user.
Mural
7/10
Mural is a visual collaboration whiteboard for teams that run workshops, brainstorms, agile planning and retrospectives, with facilitation tools and enterprise security controls.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.6/10 | 7/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Cost | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $59/mo Starter | $12/user/mo Team+ |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $59/mo Starter | Free Free |
| Features | ||
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Databases | Not listed | |
| Spreadsheet interface | Not listed | |
| File sharing | ||
| Client collaboration | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
| Workflow automation | Not listed | |
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Kanban boards | ||
| Reporting | Not listed | |
| Gantt charts | Not listed | |
| Task management | Not listed | |
| Time tracking | Not listed | |
| Collaboration tools | Not listed | |
| Whiteboards | Not listed | |
Knack vs Mural cost by team size
Mural costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Knack | Mural |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $59/moStarter | FreeFree |
| 5 users | $59/moStarter | FreeFree |
| 10 users | $59/moStarter | FreeFree |
| 25 users | $59/moStarter | FreeFree |
| 50 users | $59/moStarter | FreeFree |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Knack
- Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for small business (8/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose Mural
- Has a free plan (Knack does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs $59/mo
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Scalability score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (9/10 vs 5/10)
Pros & Cons
Knack
Pros
- Pricing is by plan, not per user, so apps can be shared with many users or external clients at no extra seat cost.
- Reviewers say non-coders can build relational, feature-rich apps without writing code.
- Front ends include calendars, maps, Kanban boards, charts and dashboards for tracking projects.
- Knack's site lists SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA and GDPR compliance, plus SSO.
- Client and vendor portals with role-based logins are a core use case.
Cons
- It is a general app builder, so project management features such as Gantt charts and time tracking are not ready out of the box.
- Reviewers report slower performance and limited customization on larger, complex apps.
- Users have complained that there is no change log for edits made in the builder.
- A competitor's comparison rates its workflow automation as basic and says it relies on Zapier for many integrations.
- The Starter plan is capped at 3 apps and 20,000 records, and promotional prices rise after 3 months.
Mural
Pros
- Facilitation features and LUMA frameworks make it strong for running structured workshops.
- Free visitors can view or edit individual murals, so external participants do not need a paid seat.
- Enterprise security includes SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, SCIM, audit logs, data residency and BYOK.
- Broad integrations with Teams, Zoom, Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana and Confluence.
- Reviewers on G2 and Capterra rate it highly for ease of use, with about 4.5 to 4.6 stars.
Cons
- It is not a project or task manager, so there are no Gantt charts, no time tracking and no task assignment.
- Reviewers complain that menus and functions move around often between releases.
- The Free plan caps editable murals at three.
- The Business plan is annual-only, and SSO is not available on cheaper tiers.
- Large boards with many collaborators can feel cluttered.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Mural scores higher on our AI Software criteria: 7/10 against 6.6/10 for Knack. The largest gap is in Analytics: 6/10 for Knack and 4/10 for Mural.
Mural costs less for 10 users: free on its Free plan, against about $59/mo on its Starter plan for Knack, billed monthly.
Mural has a free plan; Knack does not list one.
Mural is the better fit for enterprise: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 5/10 for Knack.
