₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Creator
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹600/mo)
Developer tools & APIs · Alternatives
Best Zoho Creator alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho Creator is a developer tools & apis product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at ₹600/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 10 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 11 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Creator are Kissflow Apps (₹1,200/mo), Microsoft Power Apps (₹400/mo), WebStorm (₹600/mo), DronaHQ (Free plan) and ToolJet (Free plan). DronaHQ is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.
Why businesses look for a Zoho Creator alternative
There is no free plan
Zoho Creator has no free tier. 10 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Zoho Creator starts at ₹600/mo. 11 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Zoho Creator alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Creator's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Creator (current) | ₹600/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Kissflow Apps | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft Power Apps | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  WebStorm | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  DronaHQ | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 5 |  ToolJet | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  DataGrip | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Claude Code | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  GitHub Copilot | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Budibase | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Sauce Labs | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  WaveMaker | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Bolt.new | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Lovable | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Mendix | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  OutSystems | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Sublime Text | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Caspio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Google AppSheet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Knack | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Android Studio | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Creator alternatives in detail
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Creator
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹600/mo)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Creator
- Has a free plan — Zoho Creator does not
5. ToolJet
ToolJet · Bengaluru · Developer tools & APIs · 4.7/5
Open-source low-code platform built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Creator
- Has a free plan — Zoho Creator does not
- Open source
Compared with Zoho Creator
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹600/mo)
7. Claude Code
Anthropic · San Francisco · Developer tools & APIs · 4.3/5
Agentic coding tool from Anthropic.
₹1,700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Creator
- Starts ₹1,100/mo higher (₹1,700/mo vs ₹600/mo)
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Creator
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹600/mo)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Creator
- Has a free plan — Zoho Creator does not
- Open source
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Creator
- Starts ₹3,400/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹600/mo)
Zoho Creator alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Zoho Creator
Free Zoho Creator alternatives
Indian alternatives to Zoho Creator
How to choose a Zoho Creator alternative
- Standardise the team on a few tools to keep onboarding simple.
- Check per-seat pricing and free tiers for small teams.
- Evaluate AI assistants on your codebase before buying seats.
Zoho Creator alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Creator in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho Creator on App Advisor are Kissflow Apps (₹1,200/mo), Microsoft Power Apps (₹400/mo), WebStorm (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Creator, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Creator?+
Yes. 10 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: DronaHQ (Free plan), ToolJet (Free plan), Budibase (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zoho Creator?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Microsoft Power Apps starts lowest at ₹400/mo, compared with ₹600/mo for Zoho Creator. DronaHQ also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Creator?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Kissflow Apps (₹1,200/mo), DronaHQ (Free plan), ToolJet (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Creator vs Kissflow Apps: which is better?+
Kissflow Apps is the closest match to Zoho Creator in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹600/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Creator alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in developer tools & apis or a category Zoho Creator also covers, and Zoho Corporation's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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