# Zoho Creator Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Zoho Creator the right Application Development solution for you? Explore 169 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/211755/Zoho-Creator/reviews --- Zoho Creator 4.3 (169) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/211755/Zoho-Creator/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Zoho Creator Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 4.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Ben W Project AnalystLogistics and Supply Chain, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Zoho creator makes it easy to take an idea into a working product, the drag and drop style builder and simple UI interface makes for a seamless experience when creating new applications.“ March 11, 2026 DB Destiny B Staffing CoordinatorHospital & Health Care, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Overall experience with Zoho was ans 8/10 only because we couldn't geo track caregivers or have live interaction on daily basis and it wasn't easy compiling payroll into excel.“ October 6, 2025 TC Thomas C civil engineerPlastics, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I actually think that Zoho Creator has a great business benefit in being able to save a lot of money in the creation of applications quickly and easily, satisfying the needs that need to be covered with each application.“ November 11, 2024 Amber L OwnerRetail, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “I wasn't able to use Zoho Creator because it's best used on a laptop or desktop and I only work from my mobile device.“ September 5, 2025 SP Shaharia P Operations ManagerBuilding Materials, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It is open and cloud-based, which also allows to integrate third-party software as well.“ June 21, 2025 CD Carla D Finance and Operations ManagerMarketing and Advertising, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It plugged a hole left by the lack of any commercially available tool.“ July 3, 2025 SP Shaharia P Operations ManagerBuilding Materials, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Now's a days in a fast changing world , can't depend on a specific limited version software but by using Zoho creator you can reach your dream target.“ June 21, 2025 Amber L OwnerRetail, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “My small business wasn't ready for this kind of software.“ September 5, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 169 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Ben W. Project Analyst Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great choice for low effort app development " March 11, 2026 5.0 Overall, Zoho creator has been an excellent product to work with, the user friendly menu, the numerous available templates and the plentiful support from the Zoho creator team make it an excellent choice for someone learning to build apps. Pros Zoho creator makes it easy to take an idea into a working product, the drag and drop style builder and simple UI interface makes for a seamless experience when creating new applications. There is also plenty of support from Zoho if needed! Cons Initial learning curve can be quite steep but once you understand the basics (form>report>page), the rest will fall into place. Not great for niche use cases or highly customized applications and at times can feel very template based. Review Source SP Shaharia P. Operations Manager Building Materials Used the software for: 2+ years ### " A white page (Zoho Creator ) to create a dream organizational working setup.(Efficiency, Productivity, Collaboration &Employee Morale)" June 21, 2025 5.0 I have created ERP by using Zoho Creator for different organizations but I had zero coding knowledge. But Yes, I learn deluge (Zoho Creator Own Language ), which an online scripting language. By learning this language , It opens up my scope of work, as an operations manager and business student, to put my thoughts to meet organizational demand and upgrade as requirements . Now's a days in a fast changing world , can't depend on a specific limited version software but by using Zoho creator you can reach your dream target. Pros Zoho creator is like a white page. You only need a pen to write organizational challenges in a systematic way to fix them. You can own your dream working culture by setting a work flow and by allowing others to follow it. It is open and cloud-based, which also allows to integrate third-party software as well. Cons Need very good understanding on business process and a bit of technical knowledge and lastly keen to learn to solve the challenges. Switched from [Zoho CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/155928/Zoho-CRM/) To grab the unlimited opportunity , but to include other departments under one software. Review Source DB Destiny B. Staffing Coordinator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Rate 8/10 experience" October 6, 2025 3.0 Overall experience with Zoho was ans 8/10 only because we couldn't geo track caregivers or have live interaction on daily basis and it wasn't easy compiling payroll into excel. Pros What I liked most about ZOHO was it helped start a organized way of record keeping for our clients and caregivers. we were able to set up a non trackable system with QR codes for them to clock in. Cons What I least liked about ZohO was the lack of understanding on how it worked and it wasnt easy to understand when having to learn how to programs and just understanding overall what it was capable of. Review Source Yann S. Psychotherapist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Powerful ap" January 21, 2026 4.0 Zoho is a powerful and very versatile platform rewarding curiosity and patience. It's a very good tool for people who want tailored solutions without having to hire a development team. Pros When it comes to flexibility the ability to build a custom apps matched exactly to the workflow. No need for huge and extensive software engineering skills so the value for money is definitely obvious. The drag and drop interface made easy to start with. Integrations with other Zoho products is also great. The security standpoint inspires confidence (compliance features and data permissions). The apps are accessible from everywhere making the cloud services very well handled. Cons Once moving beyond simple apps, the learning curve is a bit steeper. I felt like understanding Zoho's scripting language and logic took some time. Some interface elements and terminology felt intuitive at first but the documentation is extensive. For more advanced users code management seems to be a bit low. Lastly, the customer support is inconsistent and sometimes responses are generic. Review Source Amber L. Owner Retail Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Not the Creator I Expected" September 5, 2025 4.0 I wasn't able to use Zoho Creator because it's best used on a laptop or desktop and I only work from my mobile device. Pros Zoho Creator would be very useful for large scale business development and for creating things like reports. Cons It wasn't what I was expecting. The name having 'Creator' in it made me think that it offered tools to make creative things like ads or social media posts, but it doesn't. My small business wasn't ready for this kind of software. Alternatives considered [Zoho Social](https://www.capterra.com/p/159351/Zoho-Social/) Reason for choosing Zoho Creator I confused the two and ended up using Zoho Social. Review Source AT Akshay T. Digital Marketing Intern Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good Tool for custom app building." February 22, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Zoho Creator is very good. This tool is very flexible. It helps us saving time because we can automate the task in it. Pros I like most about Zoho creator is that it is very easy to prepare the custom apps without knowing the code. Its custom campaign apps and lead tracking app are very useful in marketing industries. Cons For the beginners the advance features of this tool required more time to understand. Switched from [Kissflow](https://www.capterra.com/p/149470/KiSSFLOW/) Zoho Creator offers more customization options and its flexibility is suitable to both small and large scale industries. Review Source PB Prasad B. Web Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Non-Coder’s Friend for Building Apps" February 15, 2025 5.0 Without having a strong kowledge in coding, we can still create more customizable apps. But if the price were lower, it would be more profitable. Pros Zoho Creator provides more customization and integration options. Cons Zoho creator is expensive for startups and it have limited template options. Switched from [Microsoft Power Apps](https://www.capterra.com/p/228526/Microsoft-Power-Apps/) We switched from Microsoft Power Apps to Zoho Creator because we find better features like drag-and-drop builder with better user interface and also we looking to integrate zoho CRM. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful and easy to use creator solution at a reasonable cost." October 21, 2022 5.0 We use the software to keep track of computer assets from an app created in Zoho Creator and like the rest of their solutions was easy to use and powerful. Support is also excellent and responses are quick despite the time differences. Pros You can quickly and easily make a powerful app or database that you can use across desktops, tablets and mobiles. There are a lot of templates to start with or you can make your own without too much of a learning curve. Cons A lot of the template wizards are aimed at solutions for the States and need a lot of changing around if in the UK. Alternatives considered [FastField](https://www.capterra.com/p/138489/FastField/)[Caspio](https://www.capterra.com/p/137206/Caspio/) Reason for choosing Zoho Creator Zoho has a cost effective route to market and as we use a lot of their other products, we can easily switch data between each of their applications or incorporate data from cloud solutions. Switched from [Microsoft Access](https://www.capterra.com/p/233275/Microsoft-Access/) Microsoft Access didn't have a good online solution and we needed access to all staff via the internet and not just internally. Review Source CD Carla D. Finance and Operations Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho creator is giving us those custom apps without the dev bill." July 3, 2025 5.0 It plugged a hole left by the lack of any commercially available tool. Today, operations are more iterative and less reliant on spreadsheets and manual handoffs. Pros I’ve created internal tooling for budget tracking, campaign timelines, and approvals entirely custom fitting to how our team works. It’s customizable without requiring heavy coding. Cons The UI feels a bit dated and the app will lag when working with larger data sets. But for normal uses, it feels good enough. Review Source MP Mario P. QA Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for custom app creation, but steep learning curve" December 13, 2024 4.0 My experience has been positive overall. It’s a powerful tool for automating tasks and managing data more efficiently. Once you understand the system, it’s very useful, but it can be overwhelming at first. Pros I love the flexibility it offers. You can build apps that are tailored to your exact needs, and the drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to use. The integration with other tools is also seamless, which is a huge plus. Cons Sometimes the interface can feel a bit cluttered with all the features available. It’s not the most intuitive at first, and the learning curve can be steep for beginners. Review Source TC Thomas C. civil engineer Plastics Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zoho Creator is a great benefit" November 11, 2024 4.0 It has been a very useful tool in a very efficient way that makes it possible to quickly cover the required needs through applications Pros I actually think that Zoho Creator has a great business benefit in being able to save a lot of money in the creation of applications quickly and easily, satisfying the needs that need to be covered with each application. With the added artificial intelligence, it makes everything possible in the creation of each application Cons Although its application development process is not so complicated, I feel that there is no learning path for all the functions that Zoho Creator has and it makes you feel lost at certain times when you do not know what each tool should be used for. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Manager CRM Machinery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great low effort App builder" June 26, 2024 4.0 Overall it solved our urgent needs for self developed apps, however it is only a temporary tool Pros There are many existing templates and walk throughs available from the get go. Several coding language support is also a huge plus. Our new apps were easily connected to one another. Cons Not all screens and devices were supported and accounted for. It is impossible to grow and make apps bigger, and the tool is not techy enough for that. Deluge coding language. Review Source OA Omid A. Product Engineer Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho Creator For Workflow Management" December 11, 2023 5.0 We have had great success with creator and it has allowed us to come up with our own solution to various issues. Pros We use zoho creator build a custom integration of desk, projects and cliq. This allows us to manage all of our tasks including projects, shipments and accounting. Cons The low code platform makes it a bit less customizable. Reason for choosing Zoho Creator We use all of the other zoho applications so it was part of our platform Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Business Group Head Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Database software for beginners" September 18, 2019 4.0 Easy to use and great value for money for a small business. The companion iPhone app is also excellent and you can easily enter data from the app. The iPad app is perfect as a POS (Point of Sale) companion. Pros The things I like about this software are - 1. It is best for beginners who don't have much knowledge of building complex databases 2. It has a superb way of building databases from the excel sheets. I used to use excel sheets before and when I switched to Zoho, it turned my excel sheets into forms and tables with data in no time at all 3. The types of variables are very good. Every variable a small business owner would need is there. And it automatically selected the best variable type from my excel sheet. 4. The reports are also there easily and are very customisable. 5. There is an excellent knowledgebase also for support Cons The UI could be better. It still feels clunky like a 90s software. Does not take away from the ease of use and functionality, but this is not the software I look forward to using. The colours and general design could be better. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Data Analyst Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zoho Creator: Pros and Cons Complete Review" March 5, 2023 4.0 Pros I liked how Zoho Creator is simple to use and has an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. It also includes a plethora of features that allow for the rapid development of complex applications. Furthermore, the ability to automate tasks across multiple systems, such as Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, and Zoho Mail, makes Zoho Creator a powerful tool for streamlining business processes. Cons The limited customization options in Zoho Creator were my least favorite feature. Even minor changes to the user interface can be time consuming. Furthermore, data migration from other applications into Zoho Creator can be difficult. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Chief Operations Officer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Perfect for internal apps, to complete workflows - not much code required to get started" September 26, 2018 5.0 It solves some very specific tasks we have internally such as case reporting, profit analysis, purchase order workflow. Pros We can develop applications to satisfy some specific requirements internally. Most of the applications can be developed using drag and drop, and some simple code. Cons It is still limited to what can be done on the page, numerous improvements are needed such as picking objects or variables from lists - just not there, so you end up having to note them down. Review Source SS Suvesh S. Assistant Vice President Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Zoho Creator is a good tool to build apps for Business Process Improvement " January 25, 2023 5.0 We have built multiple business process improvement apps on Zoho Creator Pros Easy to build web or mobile based apps on top of the Zoho Ecosystem like Books, Analytics etc. Cons You need to know a bit of coding in SQL to build high quality or useful apps Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Chief Operating Officer Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Decent application builder if you're working with ZohoCRM" July 24, 2018 4.0 Pros Integration with ZohoCRM is simple with Creator. Features are decent but I would suggest that you look into whether Creator meets your specific business needs as the templated solutions may not fit. Cons Exclusive use of Zoho's deluge language makes any troubleshooting a bit of a challenge since support is not 24/7. If Creator used a standard programming language, we could ask questions through stackoverflow or the general public who knows that language. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner/Broker Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Zoho Creator" January 23, 2023 5.0 I have used it to create a custom mortgage calculator and a custom app for my business. Pros Do things that you never thought that you could do with Zoho Creator like making your own apps or designing a portal for your clients. Cons The only downside is the lack of available training materials. It is a figure it out as you go along but thankfully it's it is quite easy to figure out. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer FullStack Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Awesome field app with no internal mobile team." July 10, 2020 4.0 Awesome, we are not planning to replace Zoho soon. Pros The ability to send and consume data to and from zoho creator via API was awesome in integrating to to our internal products. Cons The limited features working offline or in patchy network areas was a huge problem. Review Source JMV Jose Miguel V. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Data management made easy" March 4, 2022 4.0 For us, Zoho Creator was the solution for data management, and easy-to-use database handling and form creation. To that, you add various integrations and you get a great way to handle and use your data in different ways. Pros I have used Zoho creator for more than four years, so I have witnessed many changes and implementation of new features, and that's is one of the things I love about Zoho Creator, how they modernize the product and improve it year after year. In our case, we use Zoho Creator for data management and some integrations and, for us, it is an excellent and easy-to-use solution. Cons Despite being, in general, an easy-to-use tool, the advanced options are not easy to master, and the documentation is not the best. Review Source Rexie M. Director Automotive Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy low code app development" February 17, 2023 5.0 Creator is helping me to custom build apps for my specialist business operations and once done will help our clients do business with us easier. Pros Easy to use with a lot of custom featues, no code knowledge required and lots of preset options to help build pages. The templates are helpful too! Cons Still learning some features and how to customise things more but so far it's been a good process! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Application Developer Program Development Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Zoho Creator review" October 18, 2018 4.0 Highly recommended for business operation Pros Best application builder that has different functionalities suited for business and personal use. You can collaborate with the team and sync the updates while the development is ongoing. You can upload files and documents that can be use to be a source of database of your application. it has different templates that is ready to use and its highly customize to suited on the user requirements. No need for coding skills because its user-friendly. It has 15 days trial period for free. Cons the 15 days trial period. This can be promoted as free forever by setting some limitation on the functionality for free and paid. Review Source Nicholas T. Independent Contract Attorney at Epiq Legal Legal Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Perfect for In-House Custom Database Needs!" October 23, 2018 5.0 Pros User Interface design is pretty straightforward - drag and drop. The Deluge scripting language is really easy to pick up and a lot of the problems you'll need to solve have already been addressed with zoho-specific solutions. Cons You are absolutely locked into the interface design aspects for reports and input forms. Nothing is going to look pretty. Any kind of custom formatting is going to require some hacking and testing before you come up with a workable solution. Review Source JG Johannes G. Director, Service Provider Management Facilities Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great value for the money for the do it yourselfer" June 7, 2017 4.0 Pros Zoho creator is easy to use and learn! Creating a basic application can be done in as little as a few minutes and it as the developer gain greater knowledge, there are able to build a powerful application with automation and workflows. There are even pre-made applications that you can adjust to tailor to you specific business needs. Cons The customer support isn't as great as I would like but it's hard to complain for the money. Also, sometimes if your application is gets too complex, I've experienced some lag. 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