Learn ZOHO-CREATOR with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 26, 2025

Explain

Provides drag-and-drop app builder for rapid development.

Supports both web and mobile app creation.

Includes automation via workflows, scripts, and scheduled tasks.

Offers integration with Zoho ecosystem and third-party services.

Accelerates business app delivery with minimal coding.

Core Features

Forms - data collection interfaces

Reports - tables, charts, and dashboards

Workflows - automations based on events

Pages - custom UI screens

Integrations - REST, Zoho apps, webhooks

Basic Concepts Overview

Forms - collect and manage data

Reports - display data in tables, charts, and dashboards

Workflows - automate tasks and notifications

Pages - design custom UI

Deluge - scripting for logic and integrations

Project Structure

Forms/ - data input and storage

Reports/ - visualization and dashboards

Workflows/ - automations and triggers

Pages/ - UI screens

Integrations/ - API and app connectors

Building Workflow

Create data forms

Define reports and dashboards

Configure workflows for automation

Set up custom pages and navigation

Integrate with Zoho apps and APIs

Difficulty Use Cases

Beginner: contact or task tracking app

Intermediate: CRM or inventory app

Advanced: multi-module workflow automation

Expert: integrated Zoho ecosystem apps

Architect: complex mobile + web business suite

Comparisons

Zoho Creator vs OutSystems: simpler, more SMB-focused, less enterprise-grade.

Zoho Creator vs Mendix: easier for small teams, less complex logic.

Zoho Creator vs Power Apps: more cross-platform; Power Apps better in Microsoft ecosystem.

Zoho Creator vs Appian: lighter, faster setup for small-to-medium apps.

Zoho Creator vs Traditional coding: faster for simple automation apps, less flexible for custom requirements.

Versioning Timeline

2006 - Launched by Zoho Corporation

2010 - Introduced mobile app support

2015 - Added advanced workflow automations

2018 - Enhanced integrations and API support

2022 - Updated UI/UX builder and mobile capabilities

2025 - Current stable version with enhanced automation and analytics

Glossary

Form - data collection unit

Report - visual representation of data

Page - custom UI component

Workflow - automation rule

Deluge - Zoho scripting language