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Knack vs Zoho Creator comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Knack
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
33rd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No-Code Development Platforms (6th)
Zoho Creator
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Low-Code Development Platforms (8th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Knack is 0.9%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 1.5%, 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 Creator1.5%
Knack0.9%
Other97.6%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

it_user1460940 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
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

"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."
"The deployment process is quite straightforward."
"It is very easy to build applications on the product."
"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."
"In Zoho Creator, we can create applications from scratch and implement full automation, which is what I find best about it."
"Basically, the application development part of the solution is one of the main features I like since it is quick."
"The solution's flexibility and quick turnaround are valuable."
"The product’s MIS feature is very valuable to us."
"I just like the simplicity of it."
 

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 still don't have a PDF conversion feature."
"One significant issue with Zoho Creator is the lack of backup when items are deleted, unlike CRM where backups are available."
"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."
"Sometimes technical support does not answer our queries."
"I would appreciate more API integrations and more documentation terms related to Deluge Script in Zoho Creator."
"Improvement could come from the ability to implement and create custom dashboards or subforms in Zoho Creator."
"In-app support is satisfactory, but my major challenge is usually via email because they take long to reply."
"Sometimes, codes that are working fine can suddenly throw errors without any specific reason."
 

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 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."
"Zoho Creator's pricing is fine. It's subscription-based."
"Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
"The tool has three plans and one of them costs 50 dollars per month."
"We would prefer it if the price went down drastically."
"The tool's pricing is flexible."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
16%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Construction Company
6%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
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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