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Kintone alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Kintone: no free plan, and interface feels dated next to Airtable. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Kintone, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Quickbase currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Airtable logoAirtableFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 457.2
  1. Airtable logo

    1. AirtableTop pick

    Best for: Non-technical teams that want a flexible shared database with a large template and integration ecosystem

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kintone

    Easier to start for free with a larger ecosystem.

    Pros

    • Easy to learn for anyone comfortable with spreadsheets
    • Linked records, rollups and many views make real relational setups possible
    • Interfaces let you give colleagues tailored screens instead of raw tables
    • Large ecosystem of templates, integrations and community answers

    Cons

    • Per-seat pricing gets expensive as more people need edit access
    • Record and automation limits per base can force workarounds
    • No self-hosting option, so data lives only in Airtable's cloud
    Visit Airtable Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Airtable a good Kintone alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $20 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $45 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing basis
    Per seat
    Checked Oct 25, 2026airtable.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Kintone alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Quickbase logo

Best Kintone alternative for most people

Quickbase

Bigger enterprise platform for complex operational apps.

Airtable logo

Best Kintone alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Airtable

Easier to start for free with a larger ecosystem.

Ragic logo

Best Kintone alternative for self-hosting

Ragic

Spreadsheet-like database builder with similar approval workflows and a free plan.

Airtable logo

Best Kintone alternative for Mac

Airtable

Easier to start for free with a larger ecosystem.

Airtable logo

Best Kintone alternative for Windows

Airtable

Easier to start for free with a larger ecosystem.

Zoho Creator logo

Best Kintone alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoho Creator

Low-code apps with workflows at a low price, plus a free plan.

SmartSuite logo

Best Kintone alternative for working in the browser

SmartSuite

Modern no-code work platform with strong project views.

Kintone alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Kintone?

Quickbase ranks first right now. Bigger enterprise platform for complex operational apps. SmartSuite and Airtable follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Kintone?

Yes. Airtable (free plan + paid), Ragic (free plan + paid) and Zoho Creator (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Kintone?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Kintone?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; interface feels dated next to Airtable; many advanced features rely on paid third-party plug-ins.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Kintone, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.