What is Zoho Creator used for?
Zoho Creator is a low-code platform for building custom business apps: forms, approval workflows, dashboards, portals and field apps. It is used when spreadsheets or the standard Zoho apps do not fit a process, and it connects to Zoho CRM, Books, Inventory and third-party systems.
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Typical Creator apps include job and order tracking, inspection and checklist apps, approval flows, vendor and customer portals, and small ERP-style modules for industries with unusual processes.
Because Creator has its own database, roles and mobile apps, a custom app can be built without maintaining servers.
Good Creator projects start from the process, not the screens.
Key points
- Forms and database with roles and permissions
- Approval workflows and automation with Deluge scripting
- Dashboards and reports
- Mobile apps and portals
- Connections to other Zoho apps and APIs
Common questions
Is Creator only for developers?
Basic apps can be built by power users. Complex workflows and integrations benefit from an experienced developer.
Can Creator replace our spreadsheets?
Yes, that is its most common use.
Sources and further reading
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