Streamline teamwork and data management —build custom workflows, databases, and apps without coding. Ideal for managing projects, tracking tasks, and centralizing team collaboration in one place.
Product Category
No-code Business Applications
Product Subcategory
AI Functions
AI assistant examples built in Kintone that answer questions from your data
Early access AI features through Kintone AI Lab for emerging capabilities
NLP style search of records to surface relevant information faster
Connectors and templates to pair Kintone apps with external AI services
Product Core Functions
Kintone lets teams build custom database apps, forms, and workflows without coding, then manage the entire process in one collaborative workspace. You start by defining the data you want to track using a drag and drop form builder with fields for text, numbers, tables, users, files, and lookups. Each app automatically gets views, filters, and graphs so non technical users can browse records and monitor KPIs.
Workflows route records through steps with assignees, due dates, and status changes. Comments live on the record so discussions, files, and decisions stay linked to the data. Permissions control who can view, edit, or approve, and change history gives a clear audit trail.
Teams can deploy multiple apps for sales, projects, inventory, requests, or any repeatable process, then link them through lookups and related records. Reporting offers list, board, and chart views that update as data changes. Mobile access supports capture and approvals on the go.
Kintone extends through plug ins and integrations. Zapier and Power Automate connect Kintone to email, calendars, spreadsheets, and hundreds of cloud tools. Native plug ins add features like advanced calculations or UI widgets. Developers can refine with JavaScript or REST APIs while business users maintain forms and workflows.
AI shows up in practical ways. Kintone publishes examples and guidance for building assistants that answer questions from your Kintone apps using retrieval augmented patterns. An AI Lab track provides early access to features under development so teams can pilot new models with governance. The result is a flexible system that centralizes data, speeds approvals, and reduces spreadsheet sprawl while staying approachable for non developers.
Key Features
Drag and drop app builder with fields, tables, and file attachments
Workflow and process management with assignments and status
In record comments, mentions, and notifications for collaboration
Reports and dashboards with list, board, and chart views
Permissions, audit trails, and change history
Plug ins and REST API for customization
Integrations through Zapier and Microsoft Power Automate
Guided AI assistant patterns and an AI Lab early access program
Ease Of Use
Setup — Easy for an ops lead or owner: Create your first app from a template or from a spreadsheet, add a few fields, invite users, and turn on a simple workflow. Live the same day.
Daily use — Easy for front line teams and managers: Enter or import records, move items through steps, comment in context, and watch charts update as work progresses.
Collaboration — Easy to moderate for cross functional teams: Mentions, record comments, and approvals keep sales, ops, and finance aligned without email threads. A short walkthrough gets each role comfortable.
Integrations — Moderate for an operator: Zapier and Power Automate connect calendars, email, spreadsheets, and CRM. Field mapping and a basic test flow set you up. A couple of hours and you are operational.
Admin — Light to moderate for an owner or advisor: Periodic field and form tweaks, permission reviews, and plug in updates. Ongoing upkeep stays light once core apps and flows are set.
Use Cases
Operations managers replacing spreadsheet workflows with approvals and dashboards
Project teams that need a shared database with tasks, files, and status in one place
Customer service or back office teams building request and ticket apps
SMB owners who want a flexible system that adapts to evolving processes
Analysts who need quick apps for data capture and reporting without IT queues