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Knack vs Stackby:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Knack and Stackby were level in searches among no-code database platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 10 branded searches each, at 0.14% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code database platforms, Knack appeared in three of the five answers and Stackby in none.

Among no-code database platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Knack and Stackby are searched for about as often as each other.

Knack 10 searchesStackby 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Knack, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Stackby in 0

Knack in 3 of 5Stackby in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Knack, the only one of the two named

Knack first in 3Stackby never named

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Top no-code database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Knack was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Stackby did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Airtable1st
  2. Baserow2nd
  3. SmartSuite3rd
  4. NocoDB4th
  5. Softr5th
  6. Knack5th
  7. SeaTable–
  8. Stackby–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Airtable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Baserow4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Knack3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Softr2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • NocoDB2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • SmartSuite2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • SeaTable0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Stackby0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about no-code database platforms

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Knack or Stackby more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Knack and Stackby by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight no-code database platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Knack and Stackby among no-code database platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Knack, Stackby. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSoftrAirtableBaserowNocoDBSmartSuiteSeaTableKnackStackby
Oct 202566.9%29.4%1.1%1.3%0.49%0.37%0.25%0.12%
Nov 202567.7%29%1.1%0.76%0.46%0.61%0.3%0.15%
Dec 202566.9%29.5%1.3%1.3%0.37%0.37%0.18%0.18%
Jan 202662.8%34%0.57%1.3%0.57%0.28%0.28%0.14%
Feb 202658.1%38.3%1.1%1.1%0.64%0.16%0.32%0.16%
Mar 202658.5%38%1.2%1.2%0.52%0.26%0.26%0.13%
Apr 202662.9%33.8%1.3%0.98%0.42%0.28%0.28%0.14%
May 202658.8%38.2%0.92%0.92%0.53%0.26%0.26%0.13%
Jun 202663.2%34.1%0.99%0.99%0.28%0.14%0.14%0.14%
Jul 202663%34%0.99%0.99%0.43%0.14%0.28%0.14%
Aug 202662.7%34%1.3%0.71%0.71%0.28%0.14%0.14%
Sep 202663.3%34.2%0.71%0.71%0.43%0.29%0.14%0.14%

How has the Knack and Stackby comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand no-code database platforms in September 2026?

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Knack in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Knack’s and Stackby’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Knack

2 branded search terms

  • knack app
  • knack database

Stackby

1 branded search term

  • stackby

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