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Track current inventory by managing shipments and orders.
Retain customers by offering a self-serve portal.

Over 5,000 Builders Trust Knack with their data

“Knack has made it easy to build searchable databases that are mobile friendly and load quickly. We’ve also been really impressed by the level of customer service.”

Kendra Skeen
Kendra Skeen
Digital Services Georgia

“We needed to create some web apps QUICK and EASY. We are so glad we found Knack! Now we have over 8 apps in production – it just works.”

Chris Mills
Chris Mills
City of San Jose

“Knack, has provided us a way to integrate a customer facing portal with our website without having to manage customer access through our internal authentication tool.”

Herman Brown
Herman Brown
City and County of San Francisco

Collaborate Better through Digital Transformation

Empower different departments to establish frameworks and seamlessly share backend information, coordinate tasks, automate business processes, and work together efficiently. You can also unite your reporting with custom dashboards.

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Knack: No-Code Application Development Platform

Gain Enhanced Data Security and Compliance

Legacy tools like spreadsheets are often used by government agencies to manage data, but they are prone to human error and can easily be compromised by unauthorized access as the spreadsheet is copied or shared.

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Leverage Fast, Cost-Effective App Development

Governments can build an application platform in just a few minutes without a single line of code. No-code development takes a fraction of the time and costs that traditional software development and development teams require.

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Use Cases for Government Organizations

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Infrastructure Services & Hosting

This app can track traffic flow and provide real-time information to drivers, helping to reduce congestion and improve traffic safety. The app can also manage infrastructure repairs and maintenance, track inventory and manage supplies.

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Citizen Services

Consider building a public-facing portal for citizen services to reduce wait times and increase citizen engagement. It can be quickly customized to enable users to access information about government services, schedule appointments, and pay fees online.

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Project Management

Apps can be customized to streamline project management by tracking project timelines, milestones, budgets, and deliverables. A central database can help business users to manage projects, reduce costs, and improve outcomes for the community.

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Inventory Management

Government agencies can develop custom apps that can track inventory levels, monitor usage, and manage procurement processes, all without the need for traditional paper-based systems or Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

Pre-Built Templates

Government Payment Portal Template
Government Payment Portal Template
A portal for municipalities to enable residents to look up their accounts and pay their invoices online.
Sports League App Template
Sports League App Template
Easily manage a league’s games, players, and scores with an online app.
Event Calendar Template
Event Calendar Template
Display events in a calendar. Editor can approved events submitted by the community.
Quotes & Invoice Template
Quotes & Invoice Template
Generate quotes, pay invoices, and print PDFs of both.
Purchase Order Database Template
Purchase Order Database Template
Manage purchase orders, track totals, and run reports.

Additional Resources

Mastering Automation Enhancing Efficiency in Local Government and Beyond
Mastering Automation: Enhancing Efficiency in Local Government and Beyond
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Harnessing the Power of Government Apps Strengthening Citizen-Government Interaction
Harnessing the Power of Government Apps: Strengthening Citizen-Government Interaction 
The technological evolution of government applications has been rapid and transformative, integrating…
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The Low-Code and No-Code Movement in Government Agencies (16 x 9 in) (1)
How Government Agencies Can Embrace the Low-Code & No-Code Movement
Rapid digital transformation is not just an advantage but a necessity, and…
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FAQ

No-code development is an approach to creating software applications that do not require extensive coding knowledge or writing traditional programming code – cutting costs and saving time. Instead, it relies on visual interfaces, drag-and-drop tools, and pre-built components to design, build, and deploy applications.

Governments can benefit from building their own software with no-code platforms instead of purchasing legacy systems due to several reasons. Firstly, no-code development empowers governments to have full control and customization over their software, tailoring it precisely to their unique needs and workflows. It allows for rapid development and iteration, enabling quick adaptations to evolving requirements and reducing reliance on external vendors. Ultimately, governments can achieve cost-efficiency, customization, and increased agility by leveraging no-code tools to build their own software solutions.

The main difference between no-code and low-code development is the level of technical expertise required. No-code development platforms allow users to create applications without any coding knowledge or experience, relying on visual interfaces and pre-built components. On the other hand, low-code development platforms require some level of coding or scripting, providing a higher degree of flexibility and customization for developers with moderate technical skills. While both approaches aim to simplify application development, no-code caters to non-technical users, while low-code targets developers with some coding proficiency.

There is zero data lock-in with Knack. It’s your data, you can export all of your data at any time in multiple formats, including CSVs and JSON.

Yes. You can embed the full web app or just a specific part into your website. It will integrate seamlessly with the surrounding design.

Although the data is stored in Knack databases, you are the complete owner of your data and are solely responsible for its contents.