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Formstack vs Kintone

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Formstack

Surveys

Form builder with document generation and e-signature

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Kintone

No-Code

Customizable workplace platform by Cybozu for no-code data, task and team management

From
$24/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Formstack more expensive than form builders that only collect, which is the fair comparison for simple use; Kintone minimum order of 5 users required ($120/month floor)

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Formstack and Kintone actually diverge.

Attributes where Formstack and Kintone differ
AttributeFormstackKintone
Starting priceOn request$24/month
Pricing modelTiered monthly subscription published on the vendor site; HIPAA-capable plans priced separatelysubscription
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb
CategorySurveysNo-Code

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Formstack

  • Form builder
  • Document generation
  • E-signature
  • Workflow routing
  • Salesforce integration
  • Compliance features

Only in Kintone

Nothing recorded that Formstack does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Formstack

  • Processes where a submitted form must become a signed documentnot Kintone
  • Regulated intake needing HIPAA-capable handlingnot Kintone
  • Salesforce shops wanting forms and documents inside the CRMnot Kintone

Kintone

  • Low-code business application developmentnot Formstack
  • Workflow automationnot Formstack
  • Team collaboration and project managementnot Formstack

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Formstack

  • More expensive than form builders that only collect, which is the fair comparison for simple use
  • Document generation and signature sit in higher tiers, so the headline price is not the working price
  • The interface has accumulated features over a long life and shows it
  • Overkill where a form only needs to collect an answer

Kintone

  • Minimum order of 5 users required ($120/month floor)
  • API calls limited to 10,000 per day

Pricing, plan by plan

Formstack

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Formstack review.

Kintone

$24/month
  • Standard$24/month
    • Minimum 5 users ($120/month minimum)
    • 900 apps
    • 300 spaces

Which should you pick?

Choose Formstack if

  • You need form builder.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want document generation.
Formstack review

Choose Kintone if

Nothing in the data separates Kintone from Formstack on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Kintone review

Questions people ask

Is Formstack or Kintone better?
Neither clearly leads. Formstack starts at On request and Kintone at $24/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Formstack or Kintone?
Formstack starts at On request and Kintone at $24/month.
Does Formstack or Kintone run on more platforms?
Formstack runs on Web, Cloud. Kintone runs on Web.
What is Formstack best used for?
Formstack is most often used for processes where a submitted form must become a signed document, regulated intake needing hipaa-capable handling, salesforce shops wanting forms and documents inside the crm. Of those, processes where a submitted form must become a signed document and regulated intake needing hipaa-capable handling are not what Kintone is typically brought in for.
What can Formstack do that Kintone cannot?
Formstack covers Form builder, Document generation, E-signature, Workflow routing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Formstack: What does Formstack cost?

It publishes tiered monthly pricing; document generation and e-signature sit in higher tiers, and HIPAA-capable plans are priced separately.

Kintone: How much does Kintone cost per user?

Kintone costs $24/user/month with a minimum of 5 users required, totaling $120/month minimum. All features are included in the single tier.

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Formstack: What makes it different from a plain form builder?

It generates documents from submissions and collects signatures on them, which is the step that otherwise involves retyping form data into a template.

Kintone: Are there different pricing tiers for Kintone?

No, Kintone offers one unified pricing model at $24/user/month with all features included. No tiered plans at different price points.

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Formstack: Is it HIPAA compliant?

It offers HIPAA-capable plans for regulated data. That is a plan-level feature, not the default.

Kintone: Does Kintone offer pricing for nonprofits?

Yes, special pricing is available for 501(c)3 nonprofits, educational institutions, and government organizations. Contact Kintone for details.

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Kintone: What are Kintone's storage and API limits?

Each user gets 5GB storage. Accounts include 10,000 API calls per day, 900 apps, 300 spaces, and up to 50,000 records per app.

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