Japan Low-code Application Development Platform Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Component (Platform and Services), By Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises and SME), By Application (Web-based, Mobile-based, and Desktop-based), and Japan Low-code Application Development Platform Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Low-code Application Development Platform Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Low-code Application Development Platform Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1146.3 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 23.3% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Low-code Application Development Platform Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 11482.7 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan Low-Code Application Development Platform Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 11482.7 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 23.3% from 2025 to 2035. The low-code application development platform market in Japan is growing due to rising digital transformation, a lack of developers, the need for fast application delivery, cost saving requirements, and government support initiatives encouraging innovation and the usage of agile software development practices.

Market Overview

The Japan low-code application development platform market is defined as the application development platforms that enable the user to create applications with minimal manual coding using visual interfaces and relocation capabilities. These tools are used to speed up app development, cut professional developer reliance, and enable simple users, also known as citizen developers, to design and publish business apps. Strong points are Japan robust IT base, extensive enterprise digitization, and high penetration of cloud technologies. Opportunities are present in the convergence of AI, IoT, and automation into low-code solutions and increasing usage across verticals such as healthcare, manufacturing, and government. Growth in the market is fueled by Japan increasing demand for digital transformation, lack of skilled developers, and need for quick and economical software solutions. Government initiatives for driving digital transformation, such as the Digital Agency and SME support for DX, are also accelerating Japan low-code development market growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan low-code application development platform market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan low-code application development platform market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan low-code application development platform market.

Driving Factors

The Japan low-code application development platform market is propelled by the growing need for quicker software development, a lack of skilled professionals, and lower IT expenditures. Expanding digital transformation efforts across verticals, cloud computing adoption, and pressure for flexible, agile business solutions also contribute to the growth of the market. The COVID-19 pandemic also fuelled remote work, which created a higher demand for quick application deployment. Government encouragement of digital innovation also has a major influence on adoption.

Restraining Factors

The Japan low-code application development platform market is hindered by issues like security and data privacy concerns, fewer customization options relative to traditional coding, pushback from IT departments, and difficulty in integrating low-code platforms with legacy systems, which hampers widespread adoption.

Market Segmentation

The Japan low-code application development platform market share is classified into component, enterprise size, and application.

• The platform segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan low-code application development platform market is segmented by component into platform and services. Among these, the platform segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to its pivotal place in facilitating quick, visual application development with little coding. Enterprises value scalable, hardened platforms for varied use cases that result in high adoption. This market is supported by ongoing innovation, integration opportunities, and increasing demand for digital transformation.

• The large enterprises segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan low-code application development platform market is segmented by enterprise size into large enterprises and SME. Among these, the large enterprises segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is owing to their higher IT budgets, advanced digital transformation requirements, and need for scalable, adaptable solutions. Such organizations consider efficient application development with speed as a top priority to improve operating effectiveness and ensure a competitive edge within a technologically intensive marketplace.

• The web-based segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan low-code application development platform market is segmented by application into web-based, mobile-based, and desktop-based. Among these, the web-based segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the growing need for platform-independent, accessible applications. Web applications provide hassle-free deployment, simplified maintenance, and comprehensive device compatibility, in line with business needs for digital transformation and remote access requirements.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan low-code application development platform market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Cybozu Inc.
• Salesforce
• Mendix
• LANSA Japan
• WeCode Inc.
• ServiceNow
• Nintex
• Zoho Creator
• OutSystems
• Appian
• JustSystems Corporation
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In November 2024, Nintex launched Nintex Apps, a low-code tool that streamlines workflows and unifies data, eliminating multiple tool usage. It enables organizations to automate complex processes with intuitive applications, integrating with existing Nintex workflow and document automation solutions to create purpose-built apps consolidating data from diverse systems.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan low-code application development platform market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Low-code Application Development Platform Market, By Component

• Platform
• Services

Japan Low-code Application Development Platform Market, By Enterprise Size

• Large Enterprises
• SME

Japan Low-code Application Development Platform Market, By Application

• Web-based
• Mobile-based
• Desktop-based