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Adalo vs Zoho Creator

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Adalo

No-Code

Build Anything & Publish Everywhere. With Scale.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoho Creator

No-Code

Low-code app builder priced per user per month, bundled into the wider Zoho ecosystem

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Adalo free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage; Zoho Creator its component library, AI tooling and governance features are less sophisticated than OutSystems, Mendix or Appian, reflecting the order-of-magnitude lower price.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adalo and Zoho Creator actually diverge.

Attributes where Adalo and Zoho Creator differ
AttributeAdaloZoho Creator
Pricing modelfreemiumPer user per month, billed annually
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (No-Code).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adalo

Nothing recorded that Zoho Creator does not also cover.

Only in Zoho Creator

  • Visual form and workflow builder
  • Deluge scripting
  • Native mobile apps
  • Zoho ecosystem integration
  • AI-assisted app building
  • Multi-app portfolio dashboards

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adalo

  • No-code mobile app developmentnot Zoho Creator
  • Web app creation without codingnot Zoho Creator
  • Founder and entrepreneur MVPsnot Zoho Creator
  • Agency app deliverynot Zoho Creator

Zoho Creator

  • A small or mid-sized business already using Zoho CRM or Zoho Books wanting a low-code app that integrates natively at no extra connector costnot Adalo
  • A cost-sensitive team wanting low-code capability at a fraction of OutSystems or Mendix per-user pricingnot Adalo
  • A company building a single departmental app on the Standard tier without paying for unlimited-app capacity it does not neednot Adalo
  • An organisation that wants auto-generated native mobile apps from the same app definition without separate mobile developmentnot Adalo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adalo

  • Free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage
  • Starter plan limited to 1 published app and 1 editor
  • No usage-based charges across all plans, but storage limits enforced

Zoho Creator

  • Its component library, AI tooling and governance features are less sophisticated than OutSystems, Mendix or Appian, reflecting the order-of-magnitude lower price.
  • Deluge, its scripting language for advanced logic, is proprietary to Zoho, so skills built on it do not transfer to other platforms the way JavaScript or Python skills would.
  • The real value case depends heavily on how many other Zoho products a buyer already runs; a company using no other Zoho software gets less benefit from the native ecosystem integration that is central to Creator's pitch.
  • Support responsiveness and documentation depth are generally weaker than Western enterprise vendors, reflecting Zoho's high-volume, lower-touch support model across its portfolio.
  • Complex, high-governance enterprise applications with strict compliance and audit requirements are a worse fit than they would be on a platform purpose-built for that, such as Appian or OutSystems.

Pricing, plan by plan

Adalo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 0 published apps
    • 1 app editor
    • 500 records per app storage
  • Starter$36/month
    • 1 published app
    • 1 app editor
    • 5GB storage per team
  • Professional$52/month
    • 2 published apps
    • 5 app editors
    • 25GB storage per team
  • Team$160/month
    • 5 published apps
    • 10 app editors
    • 125GB storage per team

Zoho Creator

Free
  • FreeFree
    • One custom app
    • Limited data sources and connectors
    • Suitable for individuals and very small teams
  • Standard$8/month
    • One application
    • 5 external data sources
    • 5 custom connectors
  • Professional$20/month
    • Unlimited applications
    • 15 external data sources
    • 10 custom connectors
  • Enterprise$25/month
    • Unlimited applications
    • 30 external data sources
    • 20 custom connectors, advanced governance

Which should you pick?

Choose Adalo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Adalo review

Choose Zoho Creator if

  • You need visual form and workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want deluge scripting.
Zoho Creator review

Questions people ask

Is Adalo or Zoho Creator better?
Neither clearly leads. Adalo starts at Free and Zoho Creator at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adalo or Zoho Creator?
Adalo starts at Free and Zoho Creator at Free.
Does Adalo or Zoho Creator run on more platforms?
Adalo runs on Web. Zoho Creator runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Adalo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Adalo best used for?
Adalo is most often used for no-code mobile app development, web app creation without coding, founder and entrepreneur mvps, agency app delivery. Of those, no-code mobile app development and web app creation without coding are not what Zoho Creator is typically brought in for.
What can Adalo do that Zoho Creator cannot?
Zoho Creator covers Visual form and workflow builder, Deluge scripting, Native mobile apps, Zoho ecosystem integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Adalo: How many app editors are included in each Adalo plan?

Free and Starter plans include 1 editor. Professional tier adds 5 editors total, and Team tier provides 10 editors for collaborative development.

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Zoho Creator: Is Zoho Creator good value only if I use other Zoho products?

Its price is competitive on its own, but native integration with Zoho CRM, Books and People is a real added benefit for existing Zoho customers specifically.

Adalo: What are Adalo pricing terms and what is included in annual billing?

All Adalo pricing is billed annually. Starter costs 36 USD per month (annual), Professional costs 52 USD per month (annual), and Team tier costs 160 USD per month (annual). No monthly billing option available.

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Zoho Creator: What is Deluge?

Zoho's proprietary scripting language used for custom logic beyond what the visual workflow builder covers.

Adalo: How much storage does each Adalo plan provide?

Free plan provides 500 records per app, Starter offers 5GB per team, Professional includes 25GB per team, and Team tier provides 125GB per team storage.

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Zoho Creator: How does its pricing compare to OutSystems or Mendix?

Meaningfully lower per user per month; Standard starts around 8 US dollars versus OutSystems' tens of thousands of dollars in annual entry pricing.

Adalo: What is the maximum number of published apps on the Professional plan?

The Professional plan (52 USD per month) allows 2 published apps. The Team plan (160 USD per month) extends this to 5 published apps.

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