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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 (9th)
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 April 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Knack is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 0.9%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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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."
"Zoho Creator provides a quick turnaround in terms of project closures, which is the most important benefit."
"Zoho Creator provides a quick turnaround in terms of project closures, which is the most important benefit."
"Can access information from other Zoho packages and you can write custom scripts."
"The product’s MIS feature is very valuable to us."
"Basically, the application development part of the solution is one of the main features I like since it is quick."
"Zoho Creator is a flexible and powerful solution. I like the tool's advanced modification feature which helps to modify its layout and setup scripts."
"We can create multiple applications simultaneously with it."
"The solution's flexibility and quick turnaround are valuable."
 

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."
"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."
"The solution has limitations on development. It will not be suitable if you have 4000-5000 users."
"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."
"The layout of the form site needs some improvements because you can only create a basic layout and templates in the forms."
"Could have more pre-built integrations for pulling data from the wider Zoho ecosystem as well as other systems."
"The product needs to improve stability and scalability. We faced issues with bugs."
"The platform's technical support services need improvement."
"I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. So some room for improvement as well for scalability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product has really good value, as it doesn't have a per-user cost, there's a flat fee."
"The tool has three plans and one of them costs 50 dollars per month."
"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."
"Zoho Creator is the cheapest option in the market right now that can deliver this level of quality."
"The tool's licensing costs are annual. You need to pay more if you need a bigger database."
"It is at the bottom end of the price range."
"Zoho Creator's price is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
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Top Industries

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University
15%
Real Estate/Law Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Educational Organization
70%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
5%
University
3%
 

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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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