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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
31st
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
8th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of WaveMaker is 1.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 1.9%, up from 1.0% 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."
"The most valuable feature of Zoho Creator is that we can easily create applications because there is 360-degree flexibility available."
"Can access information from other Zoho packages and you can write custom scripts."
"The solution's flexibility and quick turnaround are valuable."
"It has a simple user interface, not so difficult to use. You can add AI models, integration, and third-party connections."
"Zoho Creator also provides role-based access, edit trials, and compliance with standards such as GDPR to ensure data security, eliminating the needs for expensive custom development or the use of multiple tools by consolidating everything into a single platform."
"Zoho Creator is a flexible open platform that is good for development in a complex environment that other platforms may not support. It isn't a challenge for me to develop any kind of complex application in Zoho."
"Zoho Creator can be integrated with other platforms easily; for this reason, I think that it's superior to the other solutions I evaluated."
"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."
 

Cons

"It needs a desktop version for developers with license type CE."
"The biggest area for improvement is the look and feel when building a customer portal as it's not that customizable."
"I want to see improvements in Zoho Creator focusing on AI capabilities because there currently seems to be very little AI usage in Zoho compared to the advancements in other software."
"Sometimes, codes that are working fine can suddenly throw errors without any specific reason."
"When you're developing database-type applications, there is no way to see the actual database tables. They call them forms, and I don't like that. Zoho should also provide better user guides."
"Improvement could come from the ability to implement and create custom dashboards or subforms in Zoho Creator."
"Considering the light amount of users who use this solution to perform basic tasks, the price is a little high."
"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."
"Zoho Creator's UX design needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Zoho Creator's pricing is fine. It's subscription-based."
"Anyone can start using the solution with less than 15 to 30 dollars a month per user. It is worth the money."
"The tool's pricing is flexible."
"We would prefer it if the price went down drastically."
"The tool has three plans and one of them costs 50 dollars per month."
"Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
"The Enterprise version costs INR 1500 per month."
"Zoho Creator's price is reasonable compared to other vendors."
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Construction Company
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Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

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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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