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Kintone vs Mendix

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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
Mendix logo

Mendix

No-Code

Siemens-owned low-code platform priced by app count, with cloud infrastructure billed separately

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mendix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kintone minimum order of 5 users required ($120/month floor); Mendix the platform fee explicitly excludes compute and infrastructure costs, so the real all-in bill is the subscription plus a separate, less predictable cloud hosting charge.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kintone and Mendix actually diverge.

Attributes where Kintone and Mendix differ
AttributeKintoneMendix
Starting price$24/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer application tier (One App vs Unlimited Apps), cloud infrastructure billed separately
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).

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 Kintone

Nothing recorded that Mendix does not also cover.

Only in Mendix

  • Visual app and process modelling
  • Free tier
  • Multi-cloud deployment
  • AI-assisted development
  • Native mobile builder
  • Marketplace connectors

What people use each for

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

Kintone

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

Mendix

  • A Siemens industrial software customer extending into application development on a platform already inside its vendor ecosystemnot Kintone
  • A company building exactly one production app that wants the lower One App tier rather than paying for unlimited apps it does not neednot Kintone
  • An enterprise standardising on Mendix across many departments where the Unlimited Apps tier amortises wellnot Kintone
  • A team wanting to evaluate low-code at zero cost before committing to a paid production tiernot Kintone

Where each one falls short

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

Kintone

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

Mendix

  • The platform fee explicitly excludes compute and infrastructure costs, so the real all-in bill is the subscription plus a separate, less predictable cloud hosting charge.
  • The jump from a free or One App tier to Unlimited Apps is a large discrete price step (roughly 918 to 2,295 euros a month at published starting rates), not a gradual scale-up, which punishes a team that grows from one app to two.
  • Being a Siemens business unit means Mendix roadmap priorities can be shaped by Siemens' broader industrial software strategy rather than purely by low-code market demand.
  • Deployment flexibility across Mendix Cloud, Azure, Kubernetes and SAP BTP is a strength on paper but means the actual infrastructure cost and complexity vary significantly by choice, complicating like-for-like vendor comparisons.
  • Premium-tier features and enterprise governance capabilities are quote-only, so a buyer cannot fully compare Mendix's top tier against OutSystems or Appian without entering a sales process.

Pricing, plan by plan

Kintone

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

Mendix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited users on one deployment environment
    • No commitment or credit card required
    • Suitable for evaluation and small-scale use
  • Standard, One App$undefined/month
    • Licenses a single application in production
    • Cloud deployment and standard support options
    • Compute and infrastructure costs billed separately
  • Standard, Unlimited Apps$undefined/month
    • Licenses unlimited applications under one subscription
    • Per-user cost declines as user volume grows
    • Discounted external (B2B/B2C) user rates available
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Custom quote
    • Enterprise-grade governance and 24/7 support
    • Advanced deployment and compliance options

Which should you pick?

Choose Kintone if

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

Kintone review

Choose Mendix if

  • You need visual app and process modelling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want free tier.
Mendix review

Questions people ask

Is Kintone or Mendix better?
Neither clearly leads. Kintone starts at $24/month and Mendix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kintone or Mendix?
Mendix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24/month for Kintone and Free for Mendix.
Does Kintone or Mendix run on more platforms?
Kintone runs on Web. Mendix runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Mendix for free?
Yes. Mendix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kintone starts at $24/month.
What is Kintone best used for?
Kintone is most often used for low-code business application development, workflow automation, team collaboration and project management. Of those, low-code business application development and workflow automation are not what Mendix is typically brought in for.
What can Kintone do that Mendix cannot?
Mendix covers Visual app and process modelling, Free tier, Multi-cloud deployment, AI-assisted development.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Mendix: What is the difference between One App and Unlimited Apps?

One App licenses a single application in production; Unlimited Apps covers any number of apps under one subscription, at a materially higher starting price.

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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Mendix: Does the licence include hosting?

No. Mendix states explicitly that compute and infrastructure resources are billed separately from the platform licence, regardless of deployment target.

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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Mendix: Who owns Mendix?

Siemens, which acquired Mendix in 2018 and runs it as part of its industrial software portfolio.

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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