Knack vs Zoho Creator comparison

Knack and Zoho are both solutions in the Rapid Application Development Software category. Knack is ranked #32, while Zoho is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.6. Knack holds a 0.8% mindshare in RADS, compared to Zoho’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Knack users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Zoho users who would recommend it.

Knack

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100% willing to recommend

Zoho Creator

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97% willing to recommend

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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

Ranking in other categories

No-Code Development Platforms (7th)

Zoho Creator

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

12th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Low-Code Development Platforms (8th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Knack is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 1.3%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Rapid Application Development Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Zoho Creator	1.3%
Knack	0.8%
Other	97.9%

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NoelDillane

Managing Director at ITdirector.ie

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.

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VishalKumar7

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.

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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 is a flexible and powerful solution. I like the tool's advanced modification feature which helps to modify its layout and setup 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."

"The most valuable feature of Zoho Creator is that we can easily create applications because there is 360-degree flexibility available."

"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."

"In Zoho Creator, we can create applications from scratch and implement full automation, which is what I find best about it."

"Zoho Creator offers cost-effective, enterprise-grade solutions at simple pricing, unlike competitors such as Salesforce or HubSpot, which can be significantly more expensive for similar functionalities."

"I just like the simplicity of it."

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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."

"They should allow for more UI customization."

"Sometimes technical support does not answer our queries."

"One significant issue with Zoho Creator is the lack of backup when items are deleted, unlike CRM where backups are available."

"The layout of the form site needs some improvements because you can only create a basic layout and templates in the forms."

"I would appreciate more API integrations and more documentation terms related to Deluge Script in Zoho Creator."

"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."

"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."

"Zoho provides different channels for support, like chat and email. There's also a multi-brand support self-service support portal, but it's time-consuming to deal with it. If we create a portal on Zoho, we need to pay an additional cost per user. It's a flexible platform, but there are limitations, such as the EBI. We need to purchase additional EBIs and other features that some businesses require. If we are developing complex applications, we need to set up many virtual automation and use API calls."

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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 Enterprise version costs INR 1500 per month."

"I rate the solution an eight out of ten for pricing since it is really cheap."

"Zoho Creator's pricing is fine. It's subscription-based."

"The tool has three plans and one of them costs 50 dollars per month."

"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."

"Anyone can start using the solution with less than 15 to 30 dollars a month per user. It is worth the money."

"Zoho Creator's price is reasonable compared to other vendors."

"Zoho Creator is the cheapest option in the market right now that can deliver this level of quality."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

20%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	7

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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...

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What needs improvement with Zoho Creator?

Regarding improvements in the Deluge scripting language, I would like to see enhancements in its loop feature, which behaves differently compared to loops in other languages. Additionally, the exec...

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What is your primary use case for Zoho Creator?

There can be several different use cases for Zoho Creator that I work with. I can use Zoho Creator for all types of custom applications. I have built BOM applications and manufacturing-related appl...

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Overview

Knack helps non-programmers easily build beautiful, data-driven web apps. Data can be imported from spreadsheets and converted to an online database. Tools like search, forms, and tables are used to build web apps that work with the data. Apps can be published to any site and adapt to the surrounding design. Multiple versions can be published to different sites and for different audiences. Developers can extend these apps with a RESTful API, custom CSS, and JS event handlers.

Knack

Zoho Creator is a web-based platform that lets everyone build custom business applications without any prior technical knowledge
Zoho Creator offers a first of its kind drag-n-drop interface to create tables/forms, design, schedule workflows and perform a variety of automated actions.

Zoho Creator's powerful tools for data collection and management, analysis, reporting and collaboration make it the smart choice for small to large organizations to run their business online, without any additional costs, infrastructure, or software.

Zoho Creator is used by more than 400,000 users and 100,000+ apps have been already created. Don't let complex looking workflows and business rules scare you.

Zoho Creator is completely non-programmer friendly. Use the intuitive and feature-rich platform to build your custom database applications. Just write your business rules and let the software handle deployment and hosting. You can create your own forms/tables afresh or import data from standard formats (.xls .csv .mdb) and get your database application online within minutes, really!

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Sample Customers

Siemens Kaiser Permanente VMware SunChemical C.R. England Philips The Salvation Army United Way U.S. Green Building Council Cambridge University Press

Estate Crush Winery, Integra Services, Avidpays, Napa Valley Film Festival, Marionnaud, The Institute of Hormonal Health, Stone Tapert

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