Jooto

What Jooto does

Jooto is a cloud-based Kanban-style task and project management SaaS, designed for small teams to large enterprises, primarily serving the Japanese market. The platform provides drag-and-drop task boards, Gantt chart views, file and comment sharing, cross-project management, and mobile access via iOS and Android, with infrastructure hosted on AWS Tokyo. Pricing is tiered: a permanent free single-user plan, a Standard plan (¥417/user/month annual) for 1-9 users, a Business plan (¥980/user/month annual) for 10-99 users with SSO, IP restriction, and a 99.95% SLA, and a Task DX enterprise plan (100+ users, custom pricing) with a dedicated account manager and concierge implementation. The product is augmented by an ecosystem of browser extensions (Jooto Assist, JootoTimer, Jooto Next), SSO integrations with Google, Microsoft Azure AD, Okta, and Japanese IDaaS providers, and AI features including AI task generation, AI task diagnosis, and meeting-to-task automation.

The service was originally launched in 2014 and has been operated by PR TIMES Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime, ticker 3922) since September 2017. Jooto reaches approximately 2,400 paid enterprise customers and 500,000+ registered users, and has earned ITReview Grid Leader status in the project management tool category for 14 consecutive periods. GTM combines product-led growth via the free tier, a two-tier channel partner program (sales partners and referral partners), distribution through SB C&S (SoftBank Group) on the IT-EXchange platform, and a consulting-augmented sales motion leveraging Japan's IT Introduction Subsidy program for SMB customers. The company is headquartered in Tokyo and serves customers across manufacturing, construction, retail, education, IT, and media verticals, with notable logos including Aichi Steel, Sekisui Chemical, Takenaka, Shimizu, LIXIL, kubell, and Waseda University.

Revenue is generated exclusively through per-seat subscription billing (monthly or annual) with multi-year contracts at the enterprise tier. Jooto holds ISO 27001 and P-mark certifications, and operates an active content and community engine (Jooto Magazine, Jooto MeetUP, Jooto Night, and a national seminar program) that supports both top-of-funnel demand generation and bottom-of-funnel conversion for the Business and Task DX plans.

Name

Jooto

Legal name

株式会社PR TIMES

Website

https://jooto.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jooto is a cloud-based Kanban task and project management SaaS serving Japanese SMBs through large enterprises, operated by PR TIMES (TSE Prime: 3922). It offers tiered per-seat subscriptions (free to enterprise), AI task features, browser extensions, and SSO, reaching ~2,400 paid companies and 500,000+ users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans (SaaS): Jooto generates revenue primarily through tiered SaaS subscription plans billed monthly or annually. Plans are priced per user and include progressively more features: Free (1 user, unlimited), Standard (¥417/user/month annual or ¥500 monthly), Business (¥980/user/month annual or ¥1,300 monthly), and Task DX (custom/unlimited). The company also offers an IT Introduction Subsidy plan combining Business licenses with dedicated consulting support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jooto is a cloud-based Kanban-style task and project management SaaS that lets teams visualize work on customizable drag-and-drop boards, with Gantt charts, file sharing, comments, and cross-project views. It is sold in tiered subscriptions from a free individual plan to an enterprise Task DX plan, supplemented by AI features (task generation, diagnosis, meeting transcription), browser extensions (JootoTimer, Jooto Assist, Jooto Next), and consulting services for Japan IT Introduction Subsidy applicants.

Product overview

Jooto is a unified cloud-based Kanban-style task and project management platform operated by PR TIMES. The core Jooto platform (免费から使えるタスク・プロジェクト管理ツール) provides intuitive task management with drag-and-drop boards, Gantt charts, file sharing, and mobile apps. Pricing tiers include Free (1 user permanently free), Standard Plan (¥417/user/month annual), Business Plan (¥980/user/month annual with advanced features, SSO, SLA), and TaskDX Plan (enterprise with unlimited users, custom pricing). AI-powered add-ons include AI Task Generation (auto-creates tasks from text), AI Task Diagnosis (summarization and feedback), Jooto Next (meeting management Chrome extension with transcription and task creation), and Jooto MCP Server/CLI for AI tool integration. Browser extensions include JootoTimer (time tracking) and Jooto Assist (quick task entry). The Gantt chart-focused tool 'Ganto' operates as a related sub-brand. Enterprise services include IT Implementation Subsidy Plans with consulting support and Sales Partner programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jooto (Core Platform) Cloud-based Kanban-style task and project management tool for teams. Provides drag-and-drop boards, Gantt charts, file sharing, comments, cross-project visibility, and mobile apps for both individual and enterprise users.
• AI Task Generation (AIタスク生成) AI-powered feature that automatically suggests tasks and creates optimal management board structures from a project overview text input. Available for Business Plan users and trial users.
• AI Task Diagnosis (AIタスク診断機能) AI feature with two components: AI Task Summarization (auto-summarizes comments and progress records) and AI Task Feedback (provides multi-angle analysis of progress, deadline adherence, and communication patterns with adjustable tone from 'gentle' to 'strict' across 5 levels).
• JootoTimer Browser extension for task-specific work time tracking, history logging, CSV export, and automatic time logging back to Jooto task records. Includes work report auto-posting on task completion.
• Jooto Assist (ジョートーアシスト) Browser extension series that enables task and memo creation without opening the Jooto application, supporting shortcut keys and text selection from any browser context. Full version for Business Plan and Light version for Standard Plan.
• Jooto Next Chrome extension for AI-powered meeting management. Records meetings, transcribes audio, generates summaries, and auto-creates actionable tasks from discussions, connecting AI outputs with human task workflows.
• Jooto MCP Server / CLI Tool Local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI tool that connects Jooto task and project data with AI tools, enabling organizations to leverage AI with their task management data.
• Ganto Gantt chart-focused project management tool developed as a separate sub-brand product with a 'subtraction' (minimalist) design philosophy, available in open beta version.
• IT Introduction Subsidy Plan (IT導入補助金プラン) Consulting-augmented service that combines Jooto Business Plan features with dedicated implementation support, board setup, operational rule development, and monthly review meetings. Leverages Japan's IT Introduction Subsidy that can cover up to 50% of costs (¥300,000-¥1,500,000 per year).
• Jooto API Public REST API enabling developers to build integrations and automate workflows around Jooto. Supports operations such as task creation, project management, and data synchronization, with documentation available at jooto.com/api/.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manager progress confirmation time reduced from 4 hours/week to 30 minutes/week (87% reduction)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability7 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SB C&S (SB C&S株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2021SB C&S, a SoftBank Group company, serves as a distribution agent for Jooto within the SoftBank B2B ecosystem. The partnership leverages the IT-EXchange platform for SaaS distribution and enables Jooto to reach enterprise customers through SoftBank's established sales channels.
• Sales Partners (販売パートナー)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified resellers who propose, negotiate deals, and handle contracts on behalf of Jooto. Partners receive training materials, co-marketing support, and recurring revenue from subscription renewals. The program targets IT resellers and consultants seeking task management as a complementary product.
• Referral Partners (紹介パートナー)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners who introduce potential customers to Jooto through to contract. Jooto handles the actual sale and post-sale support. Partners benefit from referral commissions without operational overhead.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationSSO (SAML2.0) integration with Google Workspace. Business plan users can authenticate via their Google account, enabling seamless enterprise single sign-on without separate Jooto credentials.
• Microsoft Azure ADcoreTechnology or IntegrationSSO (SAML2.0) integration with Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Business plan users can authenticate via Azure AD credentials, enabling enterprise identity management integration.
• OktacoreTechnology or IntegrationSSO (SAML2.0) integration with Okta identity platform. Enables Jooto to be managed within enterprise Okta environments with automated provisioning.
• HENNGE OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSSO integration with HENNGE One IDaaS. Notably supports smartphone-based authentication for mobile SSO access, extending secure access to mobile device users.
• YoomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoom and Jooto co-hosted a seminar on business improvement through task management and automation. The partnership demonstrates integration compatibility and shared target audiences in the Japanese DX tooling space.
• TimeCrowdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimeCrowd and Jooto co-hosted a seminar on maximizing organizational outcomes through combined time and task management. Joint educational content targeting productivity-conscious customers.
• Google CalendarcoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional synchronization with Google Calendar. Tasks and deadlines sync between Jooto and Google Calendar, and checklist items can be pushed to Google Calendar events.
• SlackcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebhook integration with Slack enables real-time task notifications and updates to be posted in Slack channels. Available on Standard plan and above.
• 法政大学 (Hosei University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJooto conducted joint research with Professor Shimamune of Hosei University on effective operational rules for SaaS utilization. The research produced a metrics framework for feedback and rule-setting in task management, which Jooto has implemented in its product features.
• WACUL (垣内勇威氏)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop consultant Yuki Kakiuchi (WACUL) supervised the creation of expert-reviewed Jooto templates for project anomaly detection ('案件異常検知テンプレート') and client relationship management ('Keep in Touchテンプレート'). The templates encode consulting expertise into product features.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Backlog (Nulab): Japanese-headquartered project management and issue tracking platform with Kanban-style task boards. The closest direct competitor in Japan, serving similar SMB and mid-market customers with overlapping Kanban and task management functionality.
• Trello (Atlassian): Kanban-based task management tool with global reach and a free tier. Direct product comparison for SMB and individual users in Japan, competing head-to-head on visual Kanban board simplicity.
• Asana: Work management platform offering task, project, and portfolio management with strong collaboration features. Competes for the same mid-market and enterprise customers globally and increasingly in Japan.
• Monday.com: Work operating system with customizable workflows and project management capabilities. Direct competitor for Jooto's Task DX enterprise tier with strong brand presence among Japanese large enterprises.
• Notion: All-in-one workspace combining documents, databases, and project management with Kanban-style boards. Increasingly competing for the same Japanese SMB and mid-market customers Jooto serves.
• ClickUp: All-in-one productivity platform with broad feature coverage at competitive pricing. Direct competitor across SMB and enterprise tiers, particularly pressure on Jooto's Business plan pricing tier.
• Stock: Japanese information sharing and task management tool focused on simplicity for SMBs. Competes directly in the Japanese SMB market with a similarly easy-to-use positioning.

Emerging players

• kintone (Cybozu): Japanese low-code business application platform with workflow customization. Has a complementary relationship with Jooto (kintone-to-Jooto integration plugin) but overlaps in serving Japanese SMB workflow and process management needs.

Broad incumbents

• Wrike (Atlassian): Enterprise work management platform with broader portfolio capabilities. Competes for Jooto's Task DX-tier enterprise customers with more extensive project, resource, and reporting features.
• Microsoft Planner / To Do: Task and lightweight project management bundled within Microsoft 365. Competes at the free and SMB tiers by leveraging enterprise Microsoft relationships, especially for organizations already standardized on Azure AD (which Jooto also supports via SSO).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Jootocom
• Facebookfacebook.com/jootocom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jooto

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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