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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$8.00 1 User/Month (Billed Annually)
Retool
Star Rating
(348)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansZoho Creator
Star Rating
(162)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.00 1 User/Month (Billed Annually)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Zoho Creator excels in its Workflow Automation capabilities, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless integration of automated processes. In contrast, Retool's score of 8.8 indicates it has solid automation features but may not be as robust in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Zoho Creator's Application Templates score of 8.5 provides a wide variety of pre-built options, making it easier for users to get started. Retool, with a score of 7.5, offers fewer templates, which may require more custom development time.
- G2 users highlight that Retool shines in App Complexity, scoring 8.4, which allows for more sophisticated applications. In comparison, Zoho Creator's score of 7.8 suggests it may be better suited for simpler applications.
- Users on G2 report that Zoho Creator's Data Security features, with a score of 8.7, provide strong protection for sensitive information. Retool's score of 8.4 is still good but indicates a slight edge for Zoho in this critical area.
- Reviewers mention that Retool's Collaboration Features are highly rated, with a score of 9.2, making it easier for teams to work together on projects. Zoho Creator, while functional, does not match this level of collaborative capability.
- Users say that Zoho Creator's Ease of Use score of 9.5 is a significant advantage for new users, making it more accessible for those without extensive technical backgrounds. Retool's score of 8.4, while still favorable, suggests a steeper learning curve for some users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Retool
Free
Free
For developers and small teams
- Unlimited web and mobile apps 1GB of workflow data
- 5GB of data storage
- Connect to any API or data source
Zoho Creator
STANDARD
$8.00
1 User/Month (Billed Annually)
- 1 Application
- Basic building blocks - forms, reports, pages
- Multi-experience deployment - web/mobile/tablet
Free Trial
Retool
Free Trial is available
Zoho Creator
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
270
8.5
143
Ease of Use
8.6
272
8.4
142
Ease of Setup
8.4
210
8.6
85
Ease of Admin
8.6
150
8.7
82
Quality of Support
8.4
204
8.1
138
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
127
8.7
81
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
249
8.1
141
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
16
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.8
17
|
Verified
Development
Not enough data
8.9
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
16
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Workload
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
7.4
46
Not enough data
Forms
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.3
45
Not enough data
Automation
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
6.6
44
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.4
76
8.0
10
8.6
74
7.6
9
8.0
72
8.3
9
7.5
70
8.7
10
Data Control
8.5
70
8.0
9
8.4
72
7.8
9
8.4
69
8.8
8
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Functionality
8.4
112
9.4
14
7.9
103
8.6
12
7.2
99
8.1
12
8.1
111
8.5
14
8.6
112
9.1
13
7.8
105
8.7
14
8.3
102
7.9
12
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
8.1
137
7.5
20
|
Verified
8.3
139
8.4
21
|
Verified
7.8
130
8.2
38
|
Verified
7.4
128
8.7
36
|
Verified
8.0
133
8.8
42
|
Verified
Data Control
8.1
130
8.5
39
|
Verified
8.3
135
9.0
36
|
Verified
8.2
129
9.0
39
|
Verified
Publishing
8.5
134
8.6
38
|
Verified
8.3
135
8.8
40
8.2
132
8.7
41
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.9
24
Database
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.8
26
Infrastructure
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
9.5
24
User Interface Design
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.7
18
Data Control
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.7
17
Publishing
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.0
17
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.1
31
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
9.0
30
Not enough data
8.5
31
Availability
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
9.1
34
Security
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Data Management
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.3
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Retool and Zoho Creator are categorized as Application Development Platforms, Drag and Drop App Builder, and Low-Code Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Retool is categorized as Digital Process Automation (DPA) and AI App Builder
Zoho Creator is categorized as Work Management, Workplace Innovation Platforms, Mobile Development Platforms, Database as a Service (DBaaS), Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS), and No-Code Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Retool
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Creator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
21.0%
Financial Services
10.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Other
50.3%
Information Technology and Services
16.3%
Computer Software
8.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Education Management
3.3%
Consumer Services
3.3%
Other
65.4%
Discussions
Except using Retool as an internal tool, any cases about using retool as a public tool?
1 Comment
TR
Depending on your use case it is quite flexible. On higher tiers supports user level access control, imbedding, and google docs integration is pretty good.Read more
How do I populate a table as I'm running a query?
1 Comment
NS
You should be able to apply the query to a table and it should populate automatically.Read more
What is Retool used for?
1 Comment
AR
Retool is used to create customized, data applications and tools for internal use within organizations. It simplifies the development process, making it...Read more
Do I need to install software on my computer to use Zoho Creator?
1 Comment
FR
No software downloads are needed. Zoho runs on the cloud and is accessible via mobile, desktop or table over any browser.Read more
Do I need to know coding to create an application?
1 Comment
SL
It is easy to create a basic database with no coding experience and the scripting (coding) language is easy to learn.Read more
How is Zoho Creator priced?
1 Comment
FR
Price varies based on number of users and features you add to your app.
Please feel free to compare features in the url...Read more
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