What Kingsoft does

Kingsoft Japan, Inc. (キングソフト株式会社) is a Tokyo-headquartered technology subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Kingsoft (金山软件, HKEX: 3888), established in 2005 to operate the parent's Japanese business. The company runs three divisions: Software (security and utility suites such as the AI-powered Kingsoft Security Care+, the AdCleaner ad-blocking app, KINGSOFT Password Manager, and the Noccos cloud backup service), Media & Content (the StartHome digital media property generating 10M+ monthly page views), and AI Services (a fleet of autonomous mobile robots including Lanky Porter/Pro and Lanky Porter Box for delivery, Lanky Mini for reception/guidance, RACLEBO for cleaning, and Carrybot for warehouse transport). The company also operates B2B SaaS through wholly-owned subsidiaries WowTalk (business chat and internal SNS with Google Calendar/Drive integration) and CAMCARD BUSINESS (business card management with smart call notification).

Kingsoft Japan's revenue model is multi-streamed and includes consumer software subscriptions (security and ad blocking, ¥330–¥6,600/year tiers), AI robot hardware sales and usage-based rentals (under ¥200/hour for Lanky Porter on multi-year contracts), enterprise SaaS subscriptions (WowTalk, CAMCARD BUSINESS, Wonder Cloud Works), and digital advertising through StartHome. Historically, perpetual license sales of WPS Office productivity software (¥4,190–¥9,480 per seat) were a major line, but in January 2026 the WPS business was transferred to a separate WPS Japan Inc. Go-to-market blends direct enterprise field sales for AI robots and SaaS, a commissioned partner/reseller network via biz.kingsoft.jp/partner, self-serve e-commerce through pay.kingsoft.jp, listings on Amazon/Rakuten/Yahoo, mobile app stores, and carrier/retail distribution for consumer software.

The company maintains ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and Privacy Mark certifications, and is expanding internationally through a sovereign-cloud partnership with Omantel (announced October 2025) to deliver Oman's first sovereign productivity software hosted on the country's National Cloud. The subsidiary employs 51–100 people across Tokyo headquarters and an Osaka/Kansai office, and is positioning its post-WPS-divestiture identity around security, AI robotics, and B2B SaaS.

Name

Kingsoft

Legal name

Kingsoft Japan, Inc. (キングソフト株式会社)

Website

https://kingsoft.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kingsoft Japan is a Tokyo-based software, AI robotics, and SaaS subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Kingsoft, offering AI-powered security software, autonomous service robots, and B2B collaboration tools to Japanese consumers, SMBs, and enterprises across labor-intensive industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business and Security Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Service & Hospitality Robots (HDAAAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• AI service robots
• Security software
• Business SaaS
• Office productivity
• Ad blocking

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Software Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from security products including Kingsoft Security Care+ (offered at ¥2,970/year for 1 device, ¥3,960/year for 3 devices, etc.) and AdCleaner (¥330-770/month). Revenue model includes annual and multi-year subscription tiers with monthly billing options.
2. AI Service Robot Sales and Rentals: Revenue from selling and renting AI service robots including Lanky Porter (delivery robot), Lanky Porter Box (door-equipped delivery), Lanky Mini (reception/guidance), Carrybot (warehouse transport), and RACLEBO (cleaning robot). Robots offered via outright purchase, 3-year rental contracts (¥200/hour or less), and subscription models.
3. Enterprise SaaS Solutions: Subscription revenue from B2B SaaS products including WowTalk business chat (with migration support campaigns), CAMCARD BUSINESS card management, and Wonder Cloud Works bundled cloud tools.
4. Office Productivity Software Licenses: One-time perpetual license sales and subscriptions for WPS Office 2 products (WPS Office 2 Personal at ¥4,190, Standard at ¥5,690, Complete at ¥9,480, KINGSOFT PDF Pro at ¥7,980) and WPS 365 enterprise platform combining office software with groupware.
5. Digital Media and Advertising: StartHome media platform generates revenue through affiliate marketing, advertising, and content monetization. The platform reaches 10M+ monthly page views and promotes Kingsoft products while hosting third-party content.
6. Implementation and Consulting Services: Revenue from professional services including AI robot implementation support, environment surveys, trial programs, initial setup, and operational consulting for enterprise customers deploying robotics solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Kingsoft Japan develops and sells AI-powered security software (Kingsoft Security Care+), ad-blocking tools (AdCleaner), business SaaS platforms (WowTalk business chat, CAMCARD BUSINESS), and a lineup of autonomous AI service robots (Lanky Porter delivery robots, Lanky Mini reception robots, RACLEBO cleaning robots, Carrybot warehouse AMRs). The company also operates a digital media property (StartHome) and bundled productivity suites (Wonder Cloud Works). Revenue is generated through software subscriptions, robot rentals and sales, and digital media advertising.

Product overview

Kingsoft Japan operates three distinct business divisions: (1) Software — offering the キングソフトセキュリティCare+ AI-powered security suite, AdCleaner ad-blocking tools, KINGSOFT Password Manager, Noccos cloud backup, and Wonder Cloud Works; (2) Media & Content — operating the StartHome web media platform (10M+ monthly PVs) with lifestyle and tech content; and (3) AI Services — providing a lineup of AI service robots including Lanky Porter/Pro (delivery/distribution), Lanky Porter Box (enclosed delivery), Lanky Mini (reception/promotion), RACLEBO slim/slim pro (cleaning), and Carrybot (warehouse AMR). Business collaboration tools WowTalk (chat/SNS) and CAMCARD BUSINESS (business card management) serve the B2B SaaS segment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kingsoft Security Care+ (キングソフトセキュリティCare+) AI-powered subscription security and utility software for PC and mobile, offering virus/malware detection, ad blocking, VPN, password management, and PC optimization in a single suite. Targets individual consumers and small businesses.
• Lanky Porter / Lanky Porter Pro High-performance AI-powered service robot for food delivery, distribution, guidance, and promotion, designed for commercial facilities, restaurants, retail, and hotels with autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance.
• Lanky Porter Box Door-equipped indoor delivery/distribution robot that expands on the Lanky Porter platform, providing enclosed cargo space for safer, more secure delivery of items in restaurants, hospitals, and hotels.
• Lanky Mini AI-powered reception and promotion robot serving as an intelligent front-desk assistant for guiding visitors, providing information, and conducting promotional activities in retail and service environments.
• RACLEBO slim / slim pro Commercial cleaning robot available in slim and pro variants, offering selectable options for different operational cleaning requirements in retail, hospitality, and commercial facilities.
• Carrybot Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed to assist with cargo transport in warehouses and factories, supporting logistics automation and reducing manual material handling.
• WowTalk Business chat and internal social networking tool offering team messaging, collaboration, file sharing, calendar integration, and Google Drive connectivity for enterprise teams.
• CAMCARD BUSINESS Business card management solution for corporations, enabling digital business card storage, contact management, and smart call notification features that display cardholder information on incoming calls.
• AdCleaner (アドクリーナー) Domestic Japanese-developed ad-blocking application for Android, iOS, and PC browsers that blocks in-app ads, video ads, and browser ads, with a PLUS tier offering extended features including VPN and DNS-free ad blocking.
• Wonder Cloud Works Bundled cloud utility service that aggregates multiple productivity and utility tools under a single subscription for individual and business users.
• KINGSOFT Password Manager Password management application that securely generates, stores, and manages passwords for online accounts, supporting device fingerprint, facial, and fingerprint authentication.
• Noccos (ノッコス) Cloud backup service for mobile devices that enables users to back up and restore data, with plan-based storage capacity limits.
• FYSTA Health and fitness mobile application enabling users to manage diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits, with a subscription-based service model.
• KINGSOFT Security VPN VPN service provided as a standalone or bundled feature within Kingsoft Security products, enabling secure and private internet connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lanky Porter rental costs under ¥200/hour (based on 3-year contract, 12 hrs/day × 30 days)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OmantelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Omantel and Kingsoft partnered to develop Oman's first sovereign productivity software, hosted entirely on the country's National Cloud to support digital transformation. The software is designed to meet local data sovereignty laws, improve security, and reduce costs for Omani enterprises and government entities. This represents Kingsoft's expansion into Middle Eastern markets with localized cloud-hosted solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Geek+: Chinese AMR and warehouse robotics company competing globally with Carrybot-class transport robots and goods-to-person systems. Comparable technology stack (SLAM navigation, fleet management) and serves overlapping retail/3PL customers.
• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR): Teradyne-owned Danish AMR maker serving factories and warehouses with autonomous transport robots — directly comparable to Kingsoft's Carrybot AMR business, including WMS integration and similar use cases in industrial automation.
• Keenon Robotics: Chinese commercial service robot maker specializing in delivery, cleaning, and reception robots for restaurants, hotels, and hospitals — directly comparable to Kingsoft's Lanky Porter, RACLEBO, and Lanky Mini product lines.
• JUST Systems: Long-established Japanese developer of JUST Office (ATOK) and intra-mart groupware — historically Kingsoft Japan's primary Japanese-language productivity software competitor before the WPS business divestment.
• SoftBank Robotics Group: Japanese service robotics leader behind Pepper and Whiz, deploying humanoid and cleaning robots in hospitality, retail, and healthcare — the same verticals as Kingsoft's Lanky Porter and RACLEBO lineup. Closest direct competitor in the Japan service-robot segment.

Emerging players

• Preferred Robotics: Tokyo-based robotics startup (Kachaka, Kachaka Pro) producing autonomous mobile robots for indoor logistics and service environments. Comparable to Kingsoft's Carrybot and Lanky Porter for warehouse and indoor delivery use cases.
• AdGuard: Cross-platform ad-blocking and privacy tool offering VPN-integrated ad blocking on mobile and desktop — directly comparable to Kingsoft's AdCleaner product positioning and pricing model.

Broad incumbents

• Trend Micro: Japan-headquartered global cybersecurity leader offering consumer and enterprise security products that directly overlap with Kingsoft Security Care+'s AI virus detection and subscription tiers. Operates at much larger scale across the same buyer personas.
• Ecovacs Robotics: Chinese consumer and commercial robotics company with cleaning, air-purifying, and service robots. RACLEBO competes most directly with Ecovacs' commercial cleaning line; broader portfolio overlap in Japanese retail/hospitality channels.
• Slack (Salesforce): Dominant enterprise business chat and collaboration platform competing with Kingsoft's WowTalk in the Japanese mid-market and enterprise segments. Comparable integrations (Google Workspace, file sharing, calendar) and similar buyer personas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KINGSOFT_PR
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KINGSOFTJAPAN
• Facebookfacebook.com/kingsoft.jp

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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