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At a Glance
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,796)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Visual Studio
Zoho Creator
Zoho Creator
Star Rating
(162)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.00 1 User/Month (Billed Annually)
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Visual Studio excels in its Development Tools with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for developers who need robust coding environments. In contrast, Zoho Creator, while offering a solid WYSIWYG Editor at 9.2, is often seen as more user-friendly for non-developers.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's Application Deployment capabilities score 9.2, which is particularly beneficial for complex applications. However, users on G2 highlight that Zoho Creator's deployment process is simpler and more intuitive, scoring 9.5, making it ideal for quick app launches.
  • G2 users indicate that Visual Studio's Multi-Language Support is impressive at 9.0, catering to a diverse range of programming languages. In contrast, Zoho Creator's support is rated lower at 8.0, which may limit users who require extensive language options.
  • Users say that Visual Studio's File Management features are robust, scoring 8.9, which is essential for managing large codebases. Conversely, Zoho Creator's file management is rated slightly lower at 8.8, with some users noting it lacks advanced features for complex projects.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's Customization options are highly rated at 9.0, allowing developers to tailor their environment extensively. However, users report that Zoho Creator, with a score of 8.5, offers sufficient customization for business applications, making it easier for users to adapt the platform to their needs.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Visual Studio's Quality of Support is rated at 8.3, which some find lacking compared to the community-driven support available for Zoho Creator, which scores 8.0 but is often praised for its responsive customer service.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Visual Studio
No pricing available
Zoho Creator
STANDARD
$8.00
1 User/Month (Billed Annually)
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Free Trial
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Zoho Creator
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
3,079
8.5
143
Ease of Use
8.7
3,098
8.4
142
Ease of Setup
8.6
753
8.6
85
Ease of Admin
8.5
545
8.7
82
Quality of Support
8.3
2,669
8.1
138
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
510
8.7
81
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
2,987
8.1
141
Features by Category
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.8
906
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
815
Not enough data
9.0
804
Not enough data
8.9
714
Not enough data
8.7
792
Not enough data
8.7
778
Not enough data
8.6
779
Not enough data
8.7
786
Not enough data
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.8
563
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
509
Not enough data
8.9
507
Not enough data
8.9
466
Not enough data
8.8
498
Not enough data
8.8
496
Not enough data
8.7
498
Not enough data
8.7
494
Not enough data
Workplace Innovation PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.9
21
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
Not enough data
8.4
5
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
Drag and Drop App BuilderHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.2
10
Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.7
10
Data Control
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.9
418
8.6
14
Functionality
9.1
396
9.4
14
9.1
391
8.6
12
9.0
370
8.1
12
8.9
391
8.5
14
8.7
380
9.1
13
8.7
386
8.7
14
9.0
384
7.9
12
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.4
42
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
Low-Code Development PlatformsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.6
47
Application Design
Not enough data
7.5
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
42
|
Verified
Data Control
Not enough data
8.5
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
39
|
Verified
Publishing
Not enough data
8.6
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.7
41
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
9.0
32
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
No-Code Development PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Database as a Service (DBaaS)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.8
42
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
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.4%
Zoho Creator
Zoho Creator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.5%
Higher Education
2.9%
Financial Services
2.5%
Internet
2.3%
Other
38.7%
Zoho Creator
Zoho Creator
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%
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Discussions
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Discussions
What is Visual Studio used for?
10 Comments
Pratik  D.
PD
IDE for Applications DevelopmentRead more
What is the use of Visual Studio?
6 Comments
Khabul S.
KS
Visual Studio is user friendly IDE tool used for developing code with lots of plugins available.Read more
can i use visual studio with mysql database? is it the best compatibility
5 Comments
Jacqueline U.
JU
Yes, you can go ahead, MS Visual Studio is efficiently compatible with both MSSql and Mysql.Read more
Zoho Creator
Zoho Creator Discussions
Do I need to install software on my computer to use Zoho Creator?
1 Comment
Francisco R.
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
Stacey L.
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
Francisco R.
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