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