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Design fully functional applications through a visual builder – no IT degree required. With Zoho Creator, you can drag and drop form fields to capture data (text, photos, signatures, etc.), create relationships between data, and set up reports and dashboards in a few clicks. Start from scratch or leverage 50+ pre-built app templates (CRM, project tracker, inventory, you name it) to jump-start your development. The platform abstracts away the complexity of databases and web design, letting business users and domain experts in your team contribute directly to app building. Whether you’re digitizing a paper process or replacing spreadsheets, Zoho Creator ensures you get a custom app that perfectly fits the way you work – without writing a single line of code.
Streamline your operations by automating repetitive tasks and enforcing business rules easily. Zoho Creator’s workflow builder lets you specify when certain actions should happen – for example, send an email notification when a form is submitted, or update a record in another module when a field is changed. For more complex logic, Zoho Creator includes a powerful scripting language called Deluge (don’t worry, it’s easy to learn!) that allows you to implement custom calculations, integrations, or approvals. You can schedule routines (like daily reports or data sync) and even design multi-step approval processes to route requests to the right managers. By letting the system handle the heavy lifting – from task assignments to conditional logic – you free your team to focus on what matters, improving productivity across the board.
Every app you build on Zoho Creator is immediately ready to use on any device. Without any extra effort, your applications will run seamlessly via web browser and as native apps on iOS and Android smartphones or tablets. This means your field teams, remote workers, or on-site staff can all access and input data in real time using the device most convenient for them. You can even customize the mobile app experience (like enabling offline access or using device features such as camera or GPS within your forms). With Zoho Creator’s one-click deployment, say goodbye to separate development for different platforms – build once, and get your solution everywhere.
Zoho Creator is not just about building standalone apps – it’s about creating connected systems. The platform offers 600+ pre-built integrations and APIs, allowing your Creator apps to seamlessly exchange data with popular services and legacy systems. Need to push form submissions into Zoho CRM or pull customer data from Zoho Books? Done. Want to send SMS through Twilio or process payments via PayPal? That’s a few clicks. You can also connect with external databases and use REST APIs or webhooks to tie into virtually any third-party software. As your usage grows, Zoho Creator scales effortlessly – powering thousands of active users and millions of records.
Zoho Creator works great as a central hub in your IT landscape. It can integrate with over 600+ applications out of the box. As part of Zoho’s family, it connects natively with tools like Zoho CRM, Books, Desk, Invoice, and more – ensuring data flows smoothly across your departments. Need to integrate with external systems? Creator has you covered with pre-built connectors for popular services: for example, integrate with Salesforce or Dynamics 365 for CRM, QuickBooks for accounting, Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 for productivity, or use webhooks and custom API calls to tie into anything else. You can also incorporate third-party services into your apps – send emails via Gmail/Outlook, send SMS via Twilio, collect payments via Stripe/PayPal, or map addresses with Google Maps. With Zoho Creator, your custom apps won’t live in isolation – they’ll be a seamless part of your overall software ecosystem, boosting efficiency across every system in your business.
Zoho Creator is a low-code application development platform that lets you build custom business applications with minimal coding. Think of it as a toolkit to create your own software – whether it’s a custom CRM, a project management app, an inventory database, or any solution unique to your operations. Instead of hiring developers to build an app from scratch, Zoho Creator provides an intuitive interface where you can design forms, workflows, and reports by dragging and dropping elements. It’s incredibly flexible; businesses in the UK are using Zoho Creator for all sorts of purposes, like managing COVID-19 tracking forms, automating HR onboarding, building customer portals for service requests, and replacing spreadsheets with a secure database app. If off-the-shelf software doesn’t quite fit your process, Zoho Creator allows you to roll out your own tailor-made solution quickly and cost-effectively.
No – that’s the beauty of a low-code platform like Zoho Creator. Basic application components can be created without any programming. For example, you can design data entry forms, tables, and basic workflows just by using the visual builder. The platform will automatically handle the code in the background. For more advanced logic, Zoho Creator uses a user-friendly scripting language called Deluge, which is much easier to pick up than traditional coding (it reads almost like plain English). Many non-developers find they can learn to implement complex business rules with Deluge via the extensive examples and help documentation Zoho provides. And if you ever need to do something very advanced, you can involve a developer for that small part – but 90% of the time, regular business users (operations managers, analysts, etc.) can build and maintain Zoho Creator apps themselves after a bit of training. Svennis also provides coaching to help your team become comfortable with the platform.
Yes, Zoho Creator is a highly secure cloud platform and is fully GDPR compliant, which is crucial for UK and EU businesses. All data for your Creator apps is stored in Zoho’s managed data centers – you have the option to choose European data centers to keep data within EU/UK boundaries. Zoho implements enterprise-grade security measures: data is encrypted both at rest and in transit (using SSL). Each customer’s data is logically separated to prevent any leakage between accounts. Additionally, Zoho is ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II certified, meaning their processes and facilities meet rigorous security standards. For compliance, you have fine-grained control over user access in Creator (you decide who in your team can see or edit certain data). You can also configure data retention policies and take backups. In summary, applications built on Zoho Creator come with a secure, reliable cloud infrastructure trusted by thousands of companies worldwide – including government and finance organisations that demand high security.
Building an app on Zoho Creator is easier than coding from scratch, but having an experienced partner can dramatically speed up the process and ensure a robust result. Svennis Cloud Solutions specializes in Zoho’s low-code and we offer end-to-end assistance:
Our approach with Zoho Creator projects is collaborative and iterative: