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WaveMaker vs Zoho Creator comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

WaveMaker
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
32nd
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
31st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zoho Creator
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
10th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of WaveMaker is 1.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 1.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Zoho Creator1.9%
WaveMaker1.4%
Other96.7%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

it_user576294 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Software Developer at a tech services company
This is a RAD tool to build business apps, tables, and forms.
It needs a desktop version for developers with license type CE. I would like to have the possibility to have a CE that lets me migrate from SQL Server Express, Access, and OpenOffice Base and keep all UI front-end development in just one system. In short, the 6.7 was good enough. The question is: Will there always be a desktop version CE that will let me work with, for example, five users for free, and then start to pay from user six, or in my case, three users? Right now, I do not see WaveMaker in this field, and there are others points to ask for from a desktop.
VishalKumar7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Zoho Developer at Evoluz Global Solutions
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

"It is a Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool to build business apps that lets you work with many diverse data stores and build tables and forms easily."
"I just like the simplicity of it."
"We can create multiple applications simultaneously with it."
"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 is a low-code platform that is easy to use and manage other resources. It stands out because of its modular platform approach. It offers an ERP system with the flexibility to create various applications like service applications, customer portals, and more. It's particularly useful if you already have an ERP system and want to extend its functionality with applications for customer portals, e-commerce, or internal processes such as HR approvals and inventory management. The platform simplifies workflow creation."
"The most important thing is Zoho Creator's functionality. Other cloud platforms cannot provide its functionality."
"Zoho Creator provides complex flexibility, allows creation of multiple modules and fields that are easily accessible, enables dynamic and stateless forms, and offers robust automation with Deluge script, workflows, and analytics tools like custom reports, dashboards, KPIs, and widgets."
"Zoho Creator is a powerful application where we can accomplish numerous tasks with experience and knowledge."
"It is very easy to build applications on the product."
 

Cons

"It needs a desktop version for developers with license type CE."
"The solution has limitations on development. It will not be suitable if you have 4000-5000 users."
"One significant issue with Zoho Creator is the lack of backup when items are deleted, unlike CRM where backups are available."
"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."
"I rate their support around a six out of ten, as there is room for improvement in their support capabilities."
"Sometimes there are execution order issues where lower code runs before upper code, which can create problems."
"In-app support is satisfactory, but my major challenge is usually via email because they take long to reply."
"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."
"Improvement could come from the ability to implement and create custom dashboards or subforms in Zoho Creator."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Zoho Creator's pricing is fine. It's subscription-based."
"It is at the bottom end of the price range."
"The tool has three plans and one of them costs 50 dollars per month."
"Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
"I rate the solution an eight out of ten for pricing since it is really cheap."
"Zoho Creator's price is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The tool's licensing costs are annual. You need to pay more if you need a bigger database."
"We would prefer it if the price went down drastically."
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Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
9%
 

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Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho Creator?
I find the pricing of Zoho Creator to be very cheap. When compared to other low-code platforms, Zoho Creator consistently ranks at the top regarding functionality. Their native Android and iOS appl...
What needs improvement with Zoho Creator?
I think there are a lot of areas in Zoho Creator that could be improved or enhanced. When writing HTML and CSS inside the pages, I have to use HTML for adding data and CSS for designing, but we hav...
What is your primary use case for Zoho Creator?
I have created multiple custom applications in Zoho Creator, with a standout being an inventory management system, and recently, I was working on a company internal ERP that was created inside Zoho...
 

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