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Knack vs Zoho Creator comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Knack
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
32nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No-Code Development Platforms (11th)
Zoho Creator
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Low-Code Development Platforms (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Knack is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 1.0%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Zoho Creator1.0%
Knack0.4%
Other98.6%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

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.
VishalKumar7 - PeerSpot reviewer
User experience metadata and workflow customization have been streamlined
The creator needs improvement; for instance, if I create a widget that has dynamic data, it cannot get published. When we publish a page that contains a widget, dynamic data does not appear. That is the problem with Zoho Creator, so it needs improvement. The portal user aspect is also costly; for example, purchasing 250 portal users can be expensive for clients who require them monthly. It creates a financial burden similar to how customer logins on e-commerce websites such as Flipkart or Amazon are generally free. Thus, Zoho Creator needs to offer free access for all portal users as they are essential for the application's usage. In Zoho Creator, we cannot work on UI customization as expected; if I want an application resembling a Figma design, there are limitations on UI changes.

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."
"In Zoho Creator, we can create applications from scratch and implement full automation, which is what I find best about it."
"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."
"It is a very, very scalable tool."
"The solution's flexibility and quick turnaround are valuable."
"In Zoho Creator, we can create applications from scratch and implement full automation, which is what I find best about it."
"Can access information from other Zoho packages and you can write custom scripts."
"I recommend Zoho Creator because it's easy to use; in Zoho Creator, the language is Deluge language, which is similar to JavaScript but is a low-code platform, and the Deluge language is simple, so there is nothing complicated about Zoho Creator, allowing you to easily implement the Zoho software."
"Zoho Creator can be integrated with other platforms easily."
 

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."
"I would like to see a simpler layout and interface. I would also like to see Zoho CRM and Zoho Campaigns integrated with the product."
"Sometimes there are execution order issues where lower code runs before upper code, which can create problems."
"Improvement could come from the ability to implement and create custom dashboards or subforms in Zoho Creator."
"One significant issue with Zoho Creator is the lack of backup when items are deleted, unlike CRM where backups are available."
"If we want to update 5,000 data in one function, we cannot do it because the running time for those records takes around at least ten minutes."
"I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. So some room for improvement as well for scalability."
"Zoho Creator's UX design needs to be improved."
"The tech support operates on a ticket-based email response system. Often, by the time they respond, I have already resolved the issue myself."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product has really good value, as it doesn't have a per-user cost, there's a flat fee."
"Zoho Creator's pricing is fine. It's subscription-based."
"The plan provided is presented on a monthly basis, giving an idea of the cost each month. However, the actual cost is calculated and charged on a yearly or annual basis. The cost is displayed in a detailed manner, breaking down the amount charged annually, and presenting it in a monthly format."
"The tool has three plans and one of them costs 50 dollars per month."
"Zoho Creator is the cheapest option in the market right now that can deliver this level of quality."
"The tool's pricing is flexible."
"It is at the bottom end of the price range."
"The Enterprise version costs INR 1500 per month."
"The tool's licensing costs are annual. You need to pay more if you need a bigger database."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
16%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

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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?
The pricing depends on business requirements. Zoho offers customizable pricing options, such as Zoho One, which provides access to all 40 applications for 1250. For small-scale companies, it might ...
What needs improvement with Zoho Creator?
My impression of Zoho Creator's dynamic form builder is that it's pretty good. The downside is that it looks very functional but not always the prettiest looking app. If you're building something t...
 

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