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Kissflow alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Kissflow: no public prices or self-serve plan; every deal goes through sales, and fixed annual agreements make it a poor fit for small teams. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Kissflow, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft Power Apps currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zoho Creator logoZoho CreatorFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 464.8
2Mendix logoMendixFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.5
3Retool logoRetoolFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 455.9
  1. Zoho Creator logo

    1. Zoho CreatorTop pick

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kissflow

    Similar form-and-workflow app builder with public, much lower per-user prices and a self-serve start.

    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 ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Zoho Creator a good Kissflow alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    15 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free edition
    One custom app
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    Native iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analyst recognition
    Gartner Magic Quadrant Challenger 2024
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Mendix logo

    2. Mendix

    Best for: Enterprises, especially in manufacturing, building governed apps across business and IT

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kissflow

    Enterprise low-code with stronger developer tooling for complex, multi-team application portfolios.

    Pros

    • Mature enterprise platform with many deployment options
    • Free tier to learn and prototype
    • Strong business-IT collaboration features

    Cons

    • Paid tiers start at a high monthly cost
    • Pricing beyond the starting points needs a sales quote
    • Needs trained developers for complex apps
    Visit Mendix Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Mendix a good Kissflow alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free tier
    $0/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mendix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard tier
    From $1,090/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mendix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium tier
    Quote on request
    Checked Oct 29, 2026mendix.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Retool logo

    3. Retool

    Best for: Engineering-led teams building many internal tools on top of production databases and APIs

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

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kissflow

    Code-friendly internal tool builder for teams with engineers who want more control over the UI and data.

    Pros

    • Connects to almost any database or API
    • Large component library with SQL and JavaScript everywhere
    • Cloud, self-hosted and air-gapped deployment options

    Cons

    • Per-user pricing gets expensive as usage spreads
    • Needs developers comfortable with SQL and JavaScript
    • Closed source, so you depend on Retool's roadmap
    Visit Retool Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Retool a good Kissflow alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0 per builder
    Checked Oct 29, 2026retool.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Builder pricing
    $10 (Team) / $50 (Business) per builder/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026retool.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Internal user pricing
    $5 (Team) / $15 (Business) per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026retool.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Self-hosted or air-gapped
    Checked Oct 29, 2026retool.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Kissflow alternative for…

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

Microsoft Power Apps logo

Best Kissflow alternative for most people

Microsoft Power Apps

The obvious pick for Microsoft 365 shops, with per-user pricing and deep ties to SharePoint and Dataverse.

Zoho Creator logo

Best Kissflow alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Creator

Similar form-and-workflow app builder with public, much lower per-user prices and a self-serve start.

Retool logo

Best Kissflow alternative for self-hosting

Retool

Code-friendly internal tool builder for teams with engineers who want more control over the UI and data.

Microsoft Power Apps logo

Best Kissflow alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Apps

The obvious pick for Microsoft 365 shops, with per-user pricing and deep ties to SharePoint and Dataverse.

Appian logo

Best Kissflow alternative for iPhone and Android

Appian

Heavier process automation and case management for regulated enterprises that need BPM depth.

Mendix logo

Best Kissflow alternative for working in the browser

Mendix

Enterprise low-code with stronger developer tooling for complex, multi-team application portfolios.

Kissflow alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Kissflow?

Microsoft Power Apps ranks first right now. The obvious pick for Microsoft 365 shops, with per-user pricing and deep ties to SharePoint and Dataverse. Zoho Creator and Appian follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Kissflow?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Kissflow?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Kissflow?

The complaints we hear most: no public prices or self-serve plan; every deal goes through sales; fixed annual agreements make it a poor fit for small teams; less flexible than code-first builders like Retool for custom UIs.

How is this list ranked?

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