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Kintone

No-code platform from Cybozu for building team database apps, workflows and shared workspaces.

PaidNo-code databases and spreadsheets
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About Kintone

Kintone is a no-code platform from Cybozu, a Japanese software company, and is widely used in Japan and increasingly in the US and Asia. Teams build apps by dragging fields onto a form, which creates a database behind it; records can then go through approval workflows, carry comment threads, trigger notifications and be viewed in lists, charts and calendars. Spaces and threads add a light collaboration layer, so a department's apps and discussions live together. A large plug-in and integration marketplace, plus JavaScript customisation and a REST API, cover more advanced needs. It suits operations, sales support and back-office teams that want structured data with approvals, rather than a free-form spreadsheet. Pricing is per user per month with a five-user minimum, and there is a 30-day free trial; there is no free plan. It runs in the browser with iOS and Android apps. The interface looks dated to some, and the most capable add-ons are third-party plug-ins sold separately.

Best for: Departments that need structured record-keeping with approvals and team discussion.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Approval workflows and record comments built in
  • Large marketplace of plug-ins and integrations
  • Predictable per-user pricing with a small minimum

Why people leave

  • No free plan
  • Interface feels dated next to Airtable
  • Many advanced features rely on paid third-party plug-ins

Top Kintone alternatives

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  1. 1Quickbase logo
    Quickbase

    Bigger enterprise platform for complex operational apps.

    66.5
  2. 2SmartSuite logo
    SmartSuite

    Modern no-code work platform with strong project views.

    59.6
  3. 3Airtable logo
    Airtable

    Easier to start for free with a larger ecosystem.

    57.2
  4. 4Ragic logo
    Ragic

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

    55.3
  5. 5Zoho Creator logo
    Zoho Creator

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

    52.2

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Kintone: common questions

Is Kintone free?

No, Kintone is a paid product. Starting price: $24 per user/month (checked on Kintone's own site).

Is Kintone open source?

No, Kintone is not open source.

What platforms does Kintone run on?

Kintone is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Kintone?

The highest-ranked Kintone alternatives right now are Quickbase, SmartSuite and Airtable. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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