Kintone

kintone.com
Communication & Collaboration
Weekend Project

An all-in-one workplace platform that allows highly collaborative teams to build, share, and automate custom workflows and processes for data-driven results

How to Replace Kintone

Overview

Kintone is a customizable workplace platform that lets you manage your team's data, tasks, and communication in one central place. It enables teams to build custom workflows, organize processes, and collaborate efficiently without coding. The platform centralizes all team workflows, unifies data with conversations, and automates repetitive business processes.

Features

54 features across 17 categories

API & Integration(3)

REST API

Kintone REST API for custom integrations and third-party connections

Third-party ExtensionsPremium

Expand Kintone's capabilities with a wide library of third-party integrations and add-ons

Webhooks

Set up webhooks to trigger external actions and integrations

Administration(1)

System Administration

Comprehensive system administration tools for managing organization settings

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

App Management(2)

App Settings Actions

Manage and log all changes made to app settings

Staging PreviewPremium

Preview changes to apps before publishing them to production

Application Building(2)

Drag-and-Drop App Builder

Build custom business apps using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface without coding

Pre-built Application Templates

Access 50+ pre-built templates for sales, admin, HR, and other common business tasks

Collaboration(6)

Dedicated Discussion Threads

Create dedicated threads within workspaces to discuss specific topics or projects

In-App Comments

Keep all communication and discussions alongside your data for easy reference

Personal WallsPremium

Individual user spaces for personal content and updates

Private MessagingPremium

Send private messages between team members within the platform

User ProfilesPremium

Create and manage user profiles within the collaboration suite

User TaggingPremium

Tag users in comments and discussions for direct notifications

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Customization(1)

JavaScript and CSS Customization

Customize apps with JavaScript and CSS for advanced functionality

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Management(5)

Cloud-based Storage

Secure cloud storage for all team data with single source of truth

Data Export

Export data from apps in various formats

Lookup FieldsPremium

Reference and pull data from related records using lookup field functionality

Related RecordsPremium

Link and relate records across different apps for comprehensive data relationships

Spreadsheet Conversion

Convert Excel files and spreadsheets into dynamic, customizable database apps

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Localization(1)

Multi-language Support

International language support including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Thai, and Brazilian Portuguese

Mobile(4)

Cross-device Synchronization

Access and edit data from any internet-connected device with real-time synchronization

Mobile Web Ready Apps

Apps are responsive and work seamlessly on mobile web browsers

Native Android App

Access Kintone on Android devices with native mobile application

Native iOS App

Access Kintone on iOS devices with native mobile application

Organization(1)

Custom Workspaces

Create custom workspaces for every team, department, or project with dedicated spaces

Reporting(6)

Custom Graphs and Charts

Create real-time custom graphs and charts to visualize data

Custom Views

Create unlimited custom views to see metrics and data that matter most to your team

Filtered Custom ViewsPremium

Apply dynamic filters to custom views to show relevant data based on criteria

Real-time Custom GraphsPremium

Generate real-time custom graphs and charts for live data visualization

Scheduled Graph GenerationPremium

Schedule periodic generation of graphs and charts at specific intervals

Sorted Spreadsheet ViewsPremium

View and sort data in spreadsheet format with customizable columns

Security & Access Control(5)

Account LockoutPremium

Automatic account lockout after failed login attempts

Granular Permission Controls

Set permissions by department, space, app, and individual records/fields for absolute accountability

SAML AuthenticationPremium

Support for SAML-based single sign-on authentication

Secure Password PolicyPremium

Enforce strong password policies for account security

Session Lifetime SettingsPremium

Configure session timeout and lifetime settings for security

Security & Compliance(4)

API Actions Logging

Log and track all actions performed through the API

Audit Logs

Track all system actions and app record changes with detailed audit logs

Data at Rest EncryptionPremium

Encrypt data while it's stored in the system

Data in Motion EncryptionPremium

Encrypt data while it's being transmitted

Tracking(2)

Revision History

View all changes made to records for clear accountability and audit trails

Status HistoryPremium

Track and view the history of status changes on records and tasks

Workflow Automation(7)

Action ButtonsPremium

Create custom action buttons to trigger automated processes and workflows

Automated Approvals

Set up automated approval workflows to streamline decision-making processes

Automated Task Handoffs

Automate the transfer of tasks between team members

Custom Reminders

Set up customized reminders and notifications for task management

Preset Actions and Reminders

Use preset actions and reminders for common automation tasks

Scheduled Notifications

Schedule notifications to be sent at specific times to team members

Triggers-based Auto-Notifications

Set up automatic notifications based on specific triggers and conditions

Workflow Management(2)

Custom Workflows

Design and customize workflows that fit the way your team works with drag-and-drop interface

Process Branch with CriteriaPremium

Create branching logic in workflows with conditional All or Any approval criteria

Pricing

Standard Plan

$24/user/month
  • No-code application building with drag-and-drop interface
  • Spreadsheet conversion
  • Prebuilt application library access
  • Custom process branch criteria
  • All or Any approvals
  • Status history
  • User profiles
  • Personal walls
  • Private messaging
  • User tagging
  • Action buttons
  • Related records
  • Lookup fields
  • Staging preview
  • Unlimited custom views
  • Dynamic custom filtered views
  • Sorted spreadsheet views
  • Custom graphs and charts
  • Real-time custom graphs
  • Scheduled periodic graph generation
  • Granular permission controls by department, space, app, and records/fields
  • Triggers-based auto-notifications
  • Preset actions and reminders
  • Audit logs
  • App settings actions
  • API actions logging
  • Session lifetime settings
  • Secure password policy
  • Account lockout
  • Data in motion and at rest encryption
  • SAML authentication
  • System administration
  • Native iOS and Android apps
  • Mobile web ready apps
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • JavaScript and CSS customization
  • Third-party extensions
  • Multi-language support
  • Cloud storage with 5GB per user
  • 900 Spaces
  • 300 records per app
  • 50,000 API calls per day
  • 10,000 fields per app
  • 150GB storage total

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Kintone

Monthly$24/mo
Yearly$288/yr
5-Year Total$1.4k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $48
SaaS
$288
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $144
SaaS
$864
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $240
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 54 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Kintone alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 54 features.

Buy Kintone

Better Value
Monthly cost$240/mo
3-year total$8,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Kintone saves ~$46,800 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 54 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

CSS Custom ExtensionsJavaScript Custom ExtensionsThird-party Integration Services