No-Code · head to head
ToolJet vs Kintone
ToolJet
No-Code
Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools and business apps
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Kintone
No-Code
Customizable workplace platform by Cybozu for no-code data, task and team management
- From
- $24/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only ToolJet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: ToolJet free and Pro tiers cap end users at 50, which may be too low for apps needing broad internal distribution.; Kintone minimum order of 5 users required ($120/month floor)
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ToolJet and Kintone actually diverge.
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 ToolJet
- Drag-and-drop app builder
- AI-assisted generation
- Database and API connectors
- Self-hosted and air-gapped deployment
- Multi-instance deployments
- Dedicated support manager
Only in Kintone
Nothing recorded that ToolJet does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ToolJet
- Building internal admin dashboards and appsnot Kintone
- Self-hosted or air-gapped internal tool deploymentnot Kintone
- AI-assisted rapid app prototypingnot Kintone
- Connecting multiple data sources into one appnot Kintone
Kintone
- Low-code business application developmentnot ToolJet
- Workflow automationnot ToolJet
- Team collaboration and project managementnot ToolJet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ToolJet
- Free and Pro tiers cap end users at 50, which may be too low for apps needing broad internal distribution.
- Enterprise pricing starts at a steep $3,000/month, a large jump from the $199/month Team plan.
- AI credits reset monthly and do not roll over, penalizing uneven month-to-month usage.
- Smaller integration and community ecosystem than more established players like Retool.
Kintone
- Minimum order of 5 users required ($120/month floor)
- API calls limited to 10,000 per day
Pricing, plan by plan
ToolJet
Free- FreeFree
- 2 builders
- 50 end users
- 2 apps
- Pro$79/month
- Unlimited builders (per-builder pricing)
- 50 end users
- 5 apps
- Team$199/month
- Unlimited builders (per-builder pricing)
- 100 end users
- Unlimited apps
- Enterprise$3000/month
- Unlimited end users
- Custom AI credits
- Dedicated support manager
Kintone
$24/month- Standard$24/month
- Minimum 5 users ($120/month minimum)
- 900 apps
- 300 spaces
Which should you pick?
Choose ToolJet if
- You need drag-and-drop app builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api, linux, windows, mac.
- You also want ai-assisted generation.
Choose Kintone if
Nothing in the data separates Kintone from ToolJet on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is ToolJet or Kintone better?
- Neither clearly leads. ToolJet starts at Free and Kintone at $24/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ToolJet or Kintone?
- ToolJet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ToolJet and $24/month for Kintone.
- Does ToolJet or Kintone run on more platforms?
- ToolJet runs on web, api, linux, windows, mac. Kintone runs on Web.
- Can I use ToolJet for free?
- Yes. ToolJet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kintone starts at $24/month.
- What is ToolJet best used for?
- ToolJet is most often used for building internal admin dashboards and apps, self-hosted or air-gapped internal tool deployment, ai-assisted rapid app prototyping, connecting multiple data sources into one app. Of those, building internal admin dashboards and apps and self-hosted or air-gapped internal tool deployment are not what Kintone is typically brought in for.
- What can ToolJet do that Kintone cannot?
- ToolJet covers Drag-and-drop app builder, AI-assisted generation, Database and API connectors, Self-hosted and air-gapped deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ToolJet: What happens if I run out of AI credits?
Users can continue using all other ToolJet features as normal and can contact support to purchase additional AI credits when the monthly allotment runs out.
SourceKintone: 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.
SourceToolJet: Do unused AI credits roll over?
No, AI credits reset every month and unused credits do not carry over, which ToolJet says helps maintain consistent service quality.
SourceKintone: 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.
SourceToolJet: Can ToolJet be deployed on-premise?
Yes, both the community and enterprise editions support on-premise and air-gapped deployments, typically completed in under 30 minutes.
SourceKintone: 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.
SourceToolJet: Is there a free trial for paid plans?
ToolJet offers a 14-day free trial for both its business and enterprise editions.
SourceKintone: 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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