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Knack vs Zoho Creator comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Knack
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
31st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No-Code Development Platforms (13th)
Zoho Creator
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Low-Code Development Platforms (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Knack is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 0.9%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

ND
Flexible and granular security options, good filtering, and the pricing model is cost-effective
The vendor does a really poor job of marketing this software because it should be more popular. This is something that I have pointed out to them. It's a super piece of software, but very few people are aware of it. I am an EX-IT director and I've worked in big systems, and I'm amazed this solution isn't more popular. The "native" integration with other products could be improved. The user interface for the systems that you build can use some improvement because as it is now, you may have to use HTML and CSS to make it look more modern or to match a clients existing look. The documentation is amazing, although they don't do videos and their YouTube channel is very poor. They could create some training videos.
Gokulakrishnan G - PeerSpot reviewer
Quick turnaround on project closures with a drag-and-drop interface and good value for money
Zoho Creator provides a quick turnaround in terms of project closures, which is the most important benefit. Its drag-and-drop interface enhances app development. Integrations and schedulers are also used. Zoho applications are cloud-based, which makes updates automatic since it's a SaaS-based application. In terms of stability, we have had no issues. It is satisfactory and has value for money, especially if things are properly strategized to save time.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The security is the most valuable feature, in particular, the way I can give different access to different areas to different people, so you can really fine-tune access for different users."
"It is a very, very scalable tool."
"It is very easy to build applications on the product."
"I just like the simplicity of it."
"The deployment process is quite straightforward."
"Zoho Creator is easy to design and accessible for any business purpose. The solution is priced low and helps you meet business requirements. You can write a script based on requirements and trigger it whereby the customer will receive notifications. It is a customizable application."
"While using Zoho Creator, we can establish alternative interfaces to connect with Zoho applications. This enables us to run desired automation and workflows without exhausting the API limits."
"We can create multiple applications simultaneously with it."
"The most important thing is Zoho Creator's functionality. Other cloud platforms cannot provide its functionality."
 

Cons

"The user interface for the systems that you build can use some improvement because as it is now, you have to do a lot of HTML and CSS to make it look modern."
"Sometimes technical support does not answer our queries."
"The layout of the form site needs some improvements because you can only create a basic layout and templates in the forms."
"Zoho Creator falls short on data management, so we must connect it to other databases to handle larger datasets. However, it may still be sufficient for smaller databases. Better templates and examples for support teams or programming could be improved. Learning the Zoho Creator language, known as "Deluge," can be challenging for native programmers, so having clear examples and training materials would benefit users."
"The user interface and the user experience should be improved."
"The solution has limitations on development. It will not be suitable if you have 4000-5000 users."
"Zoho Creator could benefit from improvement in regard to the user interface and user experience of the forms. The forms themselves could benefit from being made more interactive, with increased flexibility and customization options for both developers and users. This would allow for a more engaging experience when interacting with the forms and provide more opportunities for customization to meet individual needs and preferences."
"We face issues while moving from one form to another form. We have a negative impression of the tool's support since they do not provide us assistance with our queries. They don't have solid answers to our questions."
"Though the pricing level is low compared to other products in the market, I suggest they allow portal users to pay for the solution based on their requirements."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product has really good value, as it doesn't have a per-user cost, there's a flat fee."
"I rate the solution an eight out of ten for pricing since it is really cheap."
"The tool's pricing is flexible."
"We would prefer it if the price went down drastically."
"The tool's licensing costs are annual. You need to pay more if you need a bigger database."
"The Enterprise version costs INR 1500 per month."
"The tool has three plans and one of them costs 50 dollars per month."
"Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
"Zoho Creator is the cheapest option in the market right now that can deliver this level of quality."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
Educational Organization
56%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
University
4%
 

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What do you like most about Zoho Creator?
The deployment process is quite straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho Creator?
Pricing is a little on the higher side for the Indian market, especially for mid-sized and small-sized companies with 30 to 40 users. Thus, it becomes a little price-sensitive.
What needs improvement with Zoho Creator?
Sometimes, codes that are working fine can suddenly throw errors without any specific reason. This requires reaching out to support for resolution. In terms of scalability, there are certain limita...
 

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