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Kintone vs WeWeb

Kintone logo

Kintone

No-Code

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

From
$24/month
Rated
-
WeWeb logo

WeWeb

No-Code

Front-end builder for applications whose data already lives somewhere else

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only WeWeb 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); WeWeb there is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kintone and WeWeb actually diverge.

Attributes where Kintone and WeWeb differ
AttributeKintoneWeWeb
Starting price$24/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierNoYes

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 WeWeb does not also cover.

Only in WeWeb

  • Backend agnostic
  • Vue output
  • Data binding and workflows
  • Custom code
  • White labelling
  • Staging and publishing

What people use each for

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

Kintone

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

WeWeb

  • Building an interface over data that already lives in Supabase or PostgreSQLnot Kintone
  • Agency work where the client contract requires an application that runs without the vendornot Kintone
  • Replacing the front end of a no-code application that has outgrown its original platformnot Kintone
  • Internal tools for staff where the database and its permissions already exist and must not be duplicatednot 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

WeWeb

  • There is no database, authentication provider or server-side logic layer, so a WeWeb project is always at least two subscriptions and the total cost is never the price on the pricing page.
  • Self-hosting and the more useful delivery options sit on higher tiers, so on entry plans you are hosting with WeWeb and depending on its uptime for a production application.
  • The learning curve is closer to a front-end framework than to a drag and drop builder; collections, bindings and state assume you understand how data flows through an interface, which defeats non-technical buyers.
  • Output is web only. There is no native mobile build, so anything that must appear in the App Store needs a wrapper or a different tool entirely.
  • It is a small European vendor competing against far larger platforms, so procurement teams that assess supplier viability, support depth and long-term roadmap will need convincing before signing.

Pricing, plan by plan

Kintone

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

WeWeb

Free
  • WeWeb$undefined/year
    • Free tier for building and previewing before publishing
    • Paid tiers add custom domains, white labelling and higher usage
    • Self-hosting the generated application offered on higher tiers

Which should you pick?

Choose Kintone if

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

Choose WeWeb if

  • You need backend agnostic.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want vue output.

Questions people ask

Is Kintone or WeWeb better?
Neither clearly leads. Kintone starts at $24/month and WeWeb at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kintone or WeWeb?
WeWeb has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24/month for Kintone and Free for WeWeb.
Does Kintone or WeWeb run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use WeWeb for free?
Yes. WeWeb 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 WeWeb is typically brought in for.
What can Kintone do that WeWeb cannot?
WeWeb covers Backend agnostic, Vue output, Data binding and workflows, Custom code.

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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WeWeb: Do I need another product to use WeWeb?

Yes. It builds the front end only. You need a backend such as Supabase, an existing database or an API before the application does anything useful.

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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WeWeb: Can I host the app myself?

On the higher tiers, yes. That is one of the main reasons agencies choose it, because the delivered application can run without the vendor in the path.

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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WeWeb: Is it suitable for someone who cannot code?

Less so than most no-code builders. You do not have to write code, but you do have to think like a front-end developer about state, collections and bindings.

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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