Software profile

Zoho Creator

Zoho’s low-code platform for building business apps, portals and workflows with drag-and-drop tools and Deluge scripting, priced per user from $8 a month billed annually.

  • Free trial
  • Per user, seat or unit
  • Cloud
  • AI features
  • Built for India
  • Independent sources

by Zoho CorporationLow-Code Development PlatformsLow-code application platform (SaaS)

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  • Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
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Quick answer

What is Zoho Creator?

Zoho Creator is a low-code application development platform from Zoho for building custom business apps, workflows, reports, customer portals and native mobile apps with drag-and-drop builders and the Deluge scripting language, priced per user per month.

Reviewed by the Stack18 editorial team · Verified 13 Nov 2026 · 2 sources

Overview

Zoho Creator overview: who it is for and what it does.

Zoho Creator lets business users and developers build data-driven apps such as order tracking, field inspections, approvals and partner portals. Apps run on the web and as native iOS and Android apps without extra work.

A 2026 pricing guide lists Standard at $8, Professional at $20 and Enterprise at $25 per user a month billed annually ($12, $30 and $37 billed monthly), with a quoted Flex plan. The same guide reports implementation costs of roughly $2,600 to $13,000 when partners are used.

Deluge, Zoho’s scripting language, handles advanced logic. Reviewers cite its learning curve, HTML and CSS needs for advanced templates, and support mainly by chat.

Main problem it solves

Lets businesses build custom apps and workflows quickly, without a full development team.

Typical customer segment

Small and mid-size businesses and departments of larger companies, often Zoho users.

Target users

  • Citizen developers in operations
  • IT teams building internal tools
  • Partners and customers using portals

Primary use cases

  • Custom CRUD business apps
  • Approval workflows
  • Customer and partner portals
  • Field data collection on mobile
  • Reports and dashboards

What makes it distinct

  • Native mobile apps from the same build.
  • Deluge scripting for logic.
  • Tight links with the Zoho suite.
Key features

Zoho Creator features explained.

Build

Drag-and-drop forms and pages
Visual app builder.
Deluge scripting
Advanced workflow logic.
AI assistance
Zia features (vendor marketing).

Deploy

Web and native mobile apps
iOS and Android.
Portals
Customer and partner portals.
Offline mobile
Reported for field use.

Integrate

Zoho apps
CRM, Books and more.
Connectors and APIs
REST APIs and third-party connectors.
Reports
Dashboards and pivot reports.
Pricing

Zoho Creator pricing and plans.

Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 13 Nov 2026 against Costbench · Capterra.

Pricing model

Per user per month, billed annually or monthly.

Free plan

No

Free trial

Yes (15 days, vendor)

Zoho Creator plans and prices (USD)

  • Standard

    $8 per user a month annual; $12 monthly

    Annual or monthly

  • Professional

    $20 annual; $30 monthly

    Annual or monthly

  • Enterprise

    $25 annual; $37 monthly

    Annual or monthly

  • Flex

    Custom

    Contact sales

Prices are from a 2026 third-party guide, which notes conflicting statements on whether monthly billing is available. Confirm on zoho.com/creator/pricing.

Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.

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Integrations and compatibility

Zoho Creator integrations, API and platforms.

Important integrations

  • Zoho CRM, Books and other Zoho apps
  • REST APIs
  • Payment gateways (reported)

Supported platforms

  • Web
  • iOS
  • Android

API

REST APIs.

Data import and export

Import from spreadsheets.

Integration depth with other Zoho products varies, per reviewers.

Strengths, limitations and best fit

Zoho Creator pros and cons.

Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.

Strengths

  • Per-user pricing from $8 a month billed annually. [1]
  • Native mobile apps from one build. [1]
  • Deluge scripting for complex logic. [1]
  • Portals for customers and partners. [1]

Limitations

  • Deluge has a learning curve. [1]
  • Advanced templates need HTML and CSS. [1]
  • Support is mainly live chat. [1]
  • Implementation can cost thousands with partners. [1]

Best for

  • SMBs building internal tools
  • Zoho customers extending their stack
  • Teams needing mobile data collection

May be less suited to

  • Teams wanting no scripting at all
  • Large enterprises standardised on Microsoft
How it compares

Zoho Creator compared with similar low-code development platforms.

Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.

ProductPricing modelFree planStarting priceBest for
Zoho CreatorPer user, seat or unitNoStandard reported at $8 per user a month billed annually.SMBs building internal tools
Power AppsPer user, seat or unitDeveloper Plan (not production)Premium $20 per user a month (annual, unlimited apps); $12 per user at 2,000+ seats…Microsoft 365 organisations building internal business apps
Google AppSheetPer user, seat or unitNot documentedStarter $5; Core $10 (included in most paid Google Workspace plans); Enterprise Plus $20…Google Workspace organisations building simple apps
QuickbasePer user, seat or unitNoTeam from $35; Business from $55 per user a month (annual), each with an unpublished…Regulated operations teams needing governed apps
KissflowFlat or plan-basedNoBasic reported at about $2,500 a month on an annual commitment.Operations teams with many approval workflows
AppianCustom quoteCommunity (dev only)Standard, Advanced and Premium priced per user, per month, per app (figures not…Enterprises automating complex processes and cases

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FAQ

Zoho Creator questions and answers

What is Zoho Creator used for?

Zoho Creator is used for custom CRUD business apps, approval workflows, customer and partner portals and field data collection on mobile.

Does Zoho Creator have a free plan?

No. Zoho Creator does not offer a permanent free plan in the sources reviewed. Free trial: Yes (15 days, vendor).

How much does Zoho Creator cost?

Standard reported at $8 per user a month billed annually. Prices are from a 2026 third-party guide, which notes conflicting statements on whether monthly billing is available.

What is the difference between Zoho Creator Standard and Professional?

Standard is listed at $8 per user a month annual; $12 monthly. Professional is listed at $20 annual; $30 monthly. Confirm current plan contents with the vendor.

What are the main alternatives to Zoho Creator?

The main alternatives to Zoho Creator covered on Stack18 are Power Apps, Google AppSheet, Quickbase and Kissflow. Power Apps may suit Microsoft 365 organisations building internal business apps. Google AppSheet may suit Google Workspace organisations building simple apps. Quickbase may suit regulated operations teams needing governed apps. See the Zoho Creator alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.

What integrations does Zoho Creator support?

Documented integrations include Zoho CRM, Books and other Zoho apps, REST APIs and Payment gateways (reported). API: REST APIs.

What are the limitations of Zoho Creator?

Deluge has a learning curve. Advanced templates need HTML and CSS. Support is mainly live chat.

Which platforms does Zoho Creator run on?

Zoho Creator is documented as available on: Web, iOS, Android.

Is Zoho Creator available in India?

Yes. Zoho Creator is built for or widely used in India, and pricing is available in INR where noted. Confirm GST and local terms with the vendor.

When was the Zoho Creator profile last verified?

Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 13 Nov 2026. 2 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.

Sources and freshness

Where this information comes from.

  1. All Zoho Creator Plans & Pricing Costbench Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
  2. Zoho Creator Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 Capterra Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026

Secondary-source profile. Vendor pages were not reviewed directly for this profile. Facts and prices are corroborated across independent third-party sources and may differ from the vendor's current pages. Confirm with the vendor before buying.

Plan names, prices and features were checked against the sources listed on 13 Nov 2026. Capabilities were not tested.

Stack18 has not tested this product or received anything from the vendor for this profile. Editorial summaries of vendor information are not endorsements. Confirm details with the vendor before buying.

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