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Kintone
Customizable workplace platform by Cybozu for no-code data, task and team management
As of 29 August 2026, Kintone starts at $24/month. Japanese no-code business app platform from Cybozu for building custom databases, workflows and team collaboration tools. Softwr lists it under No-Code.
Overview
What Kintone does
Japanese no-code business app platform from Cybozu for building custom databases, workflows and team collaboration tools.
What people use it for
- Low-code business application development
- Workflow automation
- Team collaboration and project management
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Kintone.
- Minimum order of 5 users required ($120/month floor)
- API calls limited to 10,000 per day
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Pricing
What Kintone costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Standard
$24 /mo
- Minimum 5 users ($120/month minimum)
- 900 apps
- 300 spaces
- 50,000 records per app
- 10,000 API calls per day
- 5GB storage per user
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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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.
SourceAre 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.
SourceDoes Kintone offer pricing for nonprofits?
Yes, special pricing is available for 501(c)3 nonprofits, educational institutions, and government organizations. Contact Kintone for details.
SourceWhat 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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