What is Kintone?

Kintone is a no-code cloud platform developed by Cybozu, a Japanese software company, for building custom database and workflow business apps without programming. Teams configure apps through a drag-and-drop browser interface — no servers to manage, no code to write. It is used in Japan and internationally by organizations that need structured, connected business tools they can build and modify themselves.

What is Kintone?

Kintone is a no-code cloud platform developed by Cybozu, a Japanese software company. It lets businesses build custom database apps and workflow tools without writing code, using a drag-and-drop interface in the browser. Teams use it to manage records, automate approvals, and connect data across departments.

Is Kintone a CRM?

Kintone can be configured to work as a CRM — tracking leads, contacts, and deals — but it is a general-purpose app-building platform, not a dedicated CRM. The same environment can also run inventory management, HR records, project tracking, or any other structured business workflow alongside your CRM apps.

Where is Kintone from?

Kintone is made by Cybozu, Inc., a publicly listed Japanese software company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. It is widely used across Japan and is available globally, including in the Philippines where edamame is the official Kintone partner.

How does Kintone work?

Kintone runs entirely in the browser. Administrators build apps by dragging fields (text, numbers, dates, drop-downs, attachments) onto a canvas, then configure list views, record-level permissions, and multi-step approval workflows. A REST API is available for integrating with external systems. No server setup or coding is required for standard use.

Who uses Kintone in the Philippines?

Kintone is used across a range of industries in the Philippines, including manufacturing, BPO, logistics, retail, healthcare, schools, real estate, and Japanese-affiliated companies. Edamame is the official Kintone partner in the Philippines, supporting both local and Japanese-headquartered organizations.

How much does Kintone cost in the Philippines?

Kintone is priced as a per-user monthly subscription with a small minimum number of users. Implementation support — app configuration, data migration, and training — is handled by an official partner and priced separately based on the scope of work. To understand what a deployment would look like for your organization, book a free consultation with edamame.

Do I need developers to use Kintone?

No. Non-technical staff can build and maintain Kintone apps using the drag-and-drop interface without writing any code. Developers are optional and only needed for advanced work such as custom JavaScript plugins, REST API integrations, or automated data pipelines.

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