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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
1Quickbase logoQuickbasePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2SmartSuite logoSmartSuitePaidNoWeb4 of 459.6
3Airtable logoAirtableFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 457.2
4Ragic logoRagicFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 455.3
5Zoho Creator logoZoho CreatorFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 452.2
  1. Quickbase logo

    1. QuickbaseTop pick

    Best for: Mid-size and large organisations replacing risky spreadsheets with governed operational apps

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kintone

    Bigger enterprise platform for complex operational apps.

    Pros

    • Handles complex, multi-table operational apps at scale
    • Strong governance: permissions, sandboxes and audit logs
    • Industry templates for construction, manufacturing and safety

    Cons

    • Platform minimum fee makes it costly for small teams
    • Interface looks dated next to newer tools
    • Real pricing is only clear after talking to sales
    Visit Quickbase Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Quickbase a good Kintone alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    From $35 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    From $55 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platform minimum
    Applies on top of per-user cost
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbase.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. SmartSuite logo

    2. SmartSuite

    Best for: Operations and PMO teams wanting an Airtable-like database with stronger project features

    PaidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kintone

    Modern no-code work platform with strong project views.

    Pros

    • Combines database flexibility with Gantt, timeline and portfolio views
    • Templates for GRC, IT and project processes
    • Generous record limits for the price

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a 14-day trial
    • Can feel complex for simple tracking
    • Fewer third-party integrations than Airtable
    Visit SmartSuite Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 SmartSuite a good Kintone alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026smartsuite.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $15 per seat/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026smartsuite.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $32 per seat/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026smartsuite.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extra storage
    $10/month per 100GB block
    Checked Oct 25, 2026smartsuite.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Airtable logo

    3. Airtable

    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)
  4. Ragic logo

    4. Ragic

    Best for: Small and mid-size businesses building ERP-style systems that outgrew Excel

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kintone

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

    Pros

    • Low per-user prices with a free plan
    • Approvals, subtables and printable templates suit business processes
    • On-premises deployment available

    Cons

    • Utilitarian interface
    • Free plan is very limited
    • Smaller presence and community outside Asia
    Visit Ragic Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Ragic a good Kintone alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ragic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lite plan
    $5 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ragic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $19 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ragic.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-premises option
    Yes, 10-user minimum
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ragic.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Zoho Creator logo

    5. Zoho Creator

    Best for: Small and mid-sized businesses building custom apps, especially those already using Zoho

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kintone

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

    Pros

    • Native mobile apps generated automatically
    • Low per-user pricing with a free edition
    • Integrates with the wider Zoho suite

    Cons

    • Logic relies on the proprietary Deluge language
    • Interface design is less flexible than developer tools
    • Plan limits and add-ons take time to understand
    Visit Zoho Creator Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    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 Zoho Creator a good Kintone alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    15 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free edition
    One custom app
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    Native iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analyst recognition
    Gartner Magic Quadrant Challenger 2024
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.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.