Kissflow vs Kintone
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What are the core differences between Kintone and Kissflow?
Kissflow and Kintone both support no-code, but Kissflow goes further with advanced workflows, AI features, and enterprise scalability. Kintone handles simple tasks but relies on scripting for complex needs. Kissflow offers more flexibility with less effort.
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User base |
Kintone is suited for technical teams who are comfortable with adding a lot of custom scripting. |
Kissflow can be used by process owners, and also skilled developers who want to customize with Javascript. |
Workflows |
Kintone can create simple approval workflows, but requires a lot of custom scripting for anything sophisticated. |
Kissflow has advanced SLA, assignment, business logic, conditional branching, and more. |
Integrations |
APIs are available, but most integrations in Kintone either require a lot of scripting, or are based on Zapier. |
Kissflow uses both APIbased integrations and no-code native connectors for common systems. |
UI customization |
The UI of Kintone is very restrictive and not pleasing. |
Kissflow has low-code and no-code tools to create a unique layout for your application. |
AI tools |
Kintone has no AI tools. |
Kissflow has AI tools for forms, workflows, integrations, attachments, automations, and page builders. |
Scale and Performance |
Kintone scales in silos based on apps. Performance can degrade on apps after 500 records. |
Kissflow applications can handle hundreds of thousands of records with enterprise-grade atuomation |
External portals |
Kintone does not have external portals. Guests must create accounts. |
Kissflow apps can include portals that allow for outside users to interact with the app. |
Custom components |
There are no custom component options in Kintone. |
Developers can create custom component in a Kissflow app with Javascript |
Why is Kissflow the best
alternative to Kintone
See how Kissflow and Kintone compare on core features
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Drag and Drop |
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Custom App Builder |
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Pre-Built Templates |
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Approval Workflows |
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Case Management |
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External Portals |
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Custom Integration APIs |
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Advanced AI-Assisted Development |
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Decision Tables |
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Dev, Testing, Production Environments |
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Analytics & Reports |
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Advanced Governance & Security |
Reasons to consider Kissflow over Kintone
Kissflow offers a true no-code platform with the depth developers need to customize complex use cases. It includes advanced automation features like SLAs and conditional logic, all without writing code.
With AI-assisted development, external portals, and enterprise-grade scalability, Kissflow delivers far more flexibility and power than Kintone.
No-code accessibility
Kissflow enables business users to design and manage workflows without writing a single line of code, which ProcessMaker can't offer without BPMN knowledge.
Rapid iteration
With Kissflow, teams can incorporate feedback and roll out updates quickly. There is no need for a deep dev cycle just to tweak a process.
Built for collaboration
Kissflow brings business users, IT teams, and analysts together on a single platform, improving transparency, efficiency, and ownership.