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About Zoho Creator is an all-in-one, AI-powered low-code platform that helps businesses digitize operations with an intuitive and visual approach to app development. Businesses of all sizes use Zoho Creator to automate processes, modernize legacy systems, and accelerate digital transformation, all without extensive coding. The platform combines AI, business intelligence, and advanced analytics to provide actionable insights. Its unified data model and auto-scaling features ensure reliable app performance as your business expands. The multi-platform builder supports development for web, mobile, and tablet devices from a single build. Create forms, collect data, automate workflows, generate reports, and turn your ideas into fully functional apps. Try Zoho Creator for free!	About dbFront is a RAD (Rapid Application Development) tool specifically designed for use by DBA's and Analysts. dbFront requires no code, is simple to administer, and is straightforward for users. dbFront can be locally installed or hosted via Azure, Amazon or the hosting service of your choice. dbFront connects to your own data and your own security infrastructure. No 3rd party dependencies. With dbFront, you can quickly build a client application for your existing database that is immediately useful. In addition, dbFront dynamically updates itself as your database changes.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Regardless of your industry, employee count, or turnover, Zoho Creator enables you to automate any business process with minimal coding knowledge.	Audience DBAs, System Analysts, Any Industry including Areospace, Manufacturing, Medical, or Oil&Gas
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $8/user/month/annually STANDARD - $8/user/month/annually (Create your first app) PROFESSIONAL - $20/user/month billed annually (Create apps for your team/department) ENTERPRISE - $25 /user/month billed annually (Create core software solutions for your organization) Free Version Free Trial	Pricing $199.00/one-time Free (3 users, 1 database) $199 - PRO (100 users, unlimited objects) $599 - Enterprise (1 server, unlimited users) $1199 - Site (3 server, unlimited users) Canadian Pricing Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.6 / 5 ease 4.6 / 5 features 4.8 / 5 design 4.8 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros There is a no-code platform so it's easy to create what you need without needing to read or write code. It's affordable and there is plenty of support. I like that you can really customise the way it looks and feels to give users an easy interface. Importing data is really easy. I like the workflows that can be built in, especially the emails and notifications. Easy to add customers/users. Easy to learn. Alerts and notifications. Best for mid or small businesses to make digital their solutions. Low coding and with no complexity platform to build a web application. AI-based building structure. To build a smarter and advanced platform. #1- This platform gives Custom application solutions for any business. #2- It enables every enterprise to have an application. #3- Tutorial is enough to understand, no technical process. Zoho Creator needs very low or no coding. It can develop applications on a multi operating system. Zoho Creator platform offers a drag and drop option. It allows for many customization developments. Cons There is no support for Java so if you want to run Java you are out of luck. Sometimes the workflows and script can be a bit tricky to work out. Would like to be able to upload multiple files or attachments to a record. Maybe some wizards would be good to help with setup. Can be a little confusing and overwhelming - take the time to learn it. I used this tool for 5-6 months, till now no big cons experienced. #1- We had an overall positive experience with it. For beginners, there are not much tutorials available about the Zoho Creator.
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Company Information Zoho Founded: 1996 India www.zoho.com/creator	Company Information Big Ideas Computing Ltd. / dbFront Works Founded: 2015 Canada dbfront.com
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Categories AI App Generators AI Automation AI Mobile App Builders App Makers Application Development Business Process Automation Business Process Management Database Database as a Service (DBaaS) Database Management Systems (DBMS) Digital Workplace Drag and Drop App Builders Low-Code Development Mobile App Development No-Code Development Rapid Application Development (RAD) Workflow Automation Workflow Management	Categories Application Development Data Entry Database Low-Code Development No-Code Development Rapid Application Development (RAD) SQL Server
Application Development Features Access Controls/Permissions Code Assistance Code Refactoring Collaboration Tools Compatibility Testing Data Modeling Debugging Deployment Management Graphical User Interface Mobile Development No-Code Reporting/Analytics Software Development Source Control Testing Management Version Control Web App Development Database Features Backup and Recovery Creation / Development Data Migration Data Replication Data Search Data Security Database Conversion Mobile Access Monitoring NOSQL Performance Analysis Queries Relational Interface Virtualization Low-Code Development Features AI-Assisted Development Business Process Automation Collaborative Development Data Aggregation and Publishing Deployment Management Drag & Drop Integrations Management Iteration Management Performance Monitoring Requirements Management Templates Visual Modeling Web / Mobile App Development Workflow Management No-Code Development Features AI-Assisted Development Business Process Automation Collaborative Development Data Aggregation and Publishing Deployment Management Drag & Drop Integrations Management Iteration Management Performance Monitoring Requirements Management Templates Visual Modeling Web / Mobile App Development Workflow Management Show More Features App Makers Features Collaboration Tools Compatibility Testing Deployment Management Drag & Drop For eCommerce Forms Creation Iteration Management Mobile Apps No-Code Pre-Built Templates Visual Modeling Web Apps Workflow Management Business Process Management Features Access Controls / Permissions Alerts / Notifications Business Process Automation Business Rules Management Collaboration Process Change Tracking Process Mapping Process Modeling & Design Visual Workflow Management Digital Workplace Features Activity / News Feed Calendar Management Chat / Messaging Content Management Document Management Employee Directory File Sharing Knowledge Management Surveys & Feedback Task Management Mobile App Development Features Access Controls / Permissions Any App Development Language Collaboration Tools Compatibility Testing Data Modeling Debugging Drag and Drop Editor Enterprise Mobility (EMM/MAM) FaceID and TouchID For Consumer Apps For Enterprise Apps Integration Options Mobile App Security Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Multiple Apps from Same Base No Dependencies No-Code Reporting / Analytics Single Sign-On (SSO) Source Control Visual Editor Workflow Management Features Access Controls/Permissions Approval Process Control Business Process Automation Calendar Management Compliance Tracking Configurable Workflow Customizable Dashboard Document Management Forms Management Graphical Workflow Editor Mobile Access No-Code Task Management Third Party Integrations Workflow Configuration	Application Development Features Access Controls/Permissions Code Assistance Code Refactoring Collaboration Tools Compatibility Testing Data Modeling Debugging Deployment Management Graphical User Interface Mobile Development No-Code Reporting/Analytics Software Development Source Control Testing Management Version Control Web App Development Database Features Backup and Recovery Creation / Development Data Migration Data Replication Data Search Data Security Database Conversion Mobile Access Monitoring NOSQL Performance Analysis Queries Relational Interface Virtualization Low-Code Development Features AI-Assisted Development Business Process Automation Collaborative Development Data Aggregation and Publishing Deployment Management Drag & Drop Integrations Management Iteration Management Performance Monitoring Requirements Management Templates Visual Modeling Web / Mobile App Development Workflow Management No-Code Development Features AI-Assisted Development Business Process Automation Collaborative Development Data Aggregation and Publishing Deployment Management Drag & Drop Integrations Management Iteration Management Performance Monitoring Requirements Management Templates Visual Modeling Web / Mobile App Development Workflow Management Show More Features Data Entry Features Abbreviation Detection Data Capture and Transfer Data Cleansing Data Entry Verification Data Search Flexibility Duplicate Detection Flexible Search Image Entry Library Conversion Mis-Keyed Variation Detection Phonetic Variation Detection SQL Server Features CPU Monitoring Credential Management Database Servers Deployment Testing Docker Compatible Containers Event Logs History Tracking Patch Management Scheduling Supports Database Clones User Activity Monitoring Virtual Machine Monitoring
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