Kintone review
A broad no-code workspace for large teams building database apps and workflows.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Kintone is a customizable workplace platform for teams managing business data, tasks, workflows, and communication in one place. Its no-code tools support drag-and-drop application building, spreadsheet conversion into database apps, custom views, charts, reports, and templates. Database apps can include approvals, status history, record comments, collaboration spaces, permissions, and authentication controls. Native iOS and Android apps extend access beyond the web, while REST API connectivity and webhooks connect Kintone with external systems. The product is particularly suited to large teams that need multiple internal business apps rather than a single narrowly focused workflow.
Pricing is straightforward but paid-only. The Kintone plan costs $24 per user per month with monthly billing and requires a minimum of 5 users. The plan includes no-code application building, process management, collaboration features, Open API connectivity, and native iOS and Android apps. A 30-day trial provides an evaluation period, but it is not a free plan. The published feature set also includes a built-in database, user authentication, API integrations, and a verified limit of up to 900 apps. Teams should account for the required minimum user count when considering Kintone for a smaller group.
Kintone’s main strength is breadth: app configuration, data management, reporting, approvals, collaboration, permissions, AI assistance, and external connectivity sit within one workplace platform. Built-in AI supports app configuration, record search, summaries, and trend detection. Integrations include QuickBooks, HubSpot, and Zapier. That scope makes Kintone a strong choice for organizations standardizing several database-driven processes. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a free entry tier, a lightweight single-purpose builder, or standalone mobile apps published to app stores.
Kintone pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Drag-and-drop apps with spreadsheet conversion and templates
- Granular permissions, SAML authentication, APIs, and webhooks
- Native iOS and Android apps with built-in AI features
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan; pricing starts at $24 per user monthly
- The plan requires a minimum of 5 users
- Does not publish standalone mobile apps to app stores
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