Zoho Flow

by Zoho Corporation · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Since 1996

Integration and automation platform from Zoho.

Workflow automation & integrationRecommendedMade in IndiaFree plan

Starting price: Free plan available; Paid plans priced per organisation by task volume
Free trial / plan: Free forever; 5 flows, 100 tasks/month
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.8; transparency & India fit

What is Zoho Flow?

Zoho Flow is Zoho's no-code integration tool, similar in purpose to Zapier or Make. It connects 1,000+ cloud and on-premise apps using triggers from APIs, webhooks, emails and RSS, and lets you add decision branches, delays and Deluge scripts when a simple 'if this then that' rule is not enough.

The on-premise agent is a useful differentiator for Indian firms still running Tally or a local database alongside cloud tools, since it lets Flow reach systems inside the office network (Professional plan). Zia can now draft a flow from a plain-English description, and the troubleshooting screen lets you rerun a single failed step instead of the whole workflow.

Pricing is per organisation, not per user, which is friendlier for teams than seat-based tools. The free plan gives 5 flows and 100 tasks a month with 15-minute polling. Standard and Professional offer unlimited flows with task tiers from 5,000 up to 5 million a month; Professional adds premium apps, 5-minute polling and auto rerun. Zoho loads prices by region and we could not verify the rupee figures, so confirm on the official page. A 15-day trial needs no card.

What works well

+Priced per organisation rather than per user
+1,000+ connectors including Zoho, third-party and ERP apps
+On-premise agent connects cloud apps to local systems
+Deluge custom functions for logic beyond point-and-click
+Rerun individual failed steps from the history view
+15-day trial with no credit card

What to watch out for

−Free plan is tight at 5 flows and 100 tasks a month
−Polling every 15 minutes on Free and Standard is slow for time-sensitive triggers
−Premium connectors and on-prem integration need the Professional plan
−Overage tasks are billed at the end of the cycle if you enable overage, which can surprise you
−Deluge scripting has a learning curve for non-Zoho users

Best suited for: Zoho One or Zoho CRM users joining Zoho and non-Zoho apps · Small Indian teams wanting automation without per-seat fees · Businesses linking cloud tools to on-premise software

Zoho Flow at a glance

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Zoho Flow features

Researched from Zoho Flow's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Builder

Visual no-code builder
Decision, delay and variable logic
Deluge custom functions
Templates

Triggers

API polling
Webhooks
Email triggers
RSS feeds

Operations

Flow history
Rerun failed steps
Multiple organisations and folders
On-prem agent

AI capabilities

Generate flows from plain-English prompts with Zia
Zia utilities to summarise, rephrase and extract content
Agentic actions

Zoho Flow pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 15 days, no credit card required. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Zoho Flow pricing breakdown

Free

₹0

Forever free

5 flows
100 tasks/month
15-minute polling
30-day history

Standard

See official pricing page

Monthly or yearly (save over 15%)

Unlimited flows
5k to 5M tasks/month
Custom functions
60-day history

Professional

See official pricing page

Monthly or yearly (save over 15%)

Premium apps
On-prem integration
5-minute polling
Auto rerun
90-day history

• Rupee amounts load dynamically on Zoho's page and were not verified.
• Overage tasks billed at end of cycle when enabled.

Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.

Integrations, security & India

Integrations

1,000+ cloud and on-prem apps
Zoho apps
AI platforms
ERP systems
Webhooks and RSS

Security & compliance

AES encryption
99.9% uptime commitment (vendor claim)
Per-team access controls with folders

For Indian businesses

Built by Chennai-based Zoho Corporation.
Zoho's page says local taxes such as GST may be charged on top; confirm at checkout.
On-prem agent helps firms that keep accounting or inventory on local servers.

Trust, compliance & who uses Zoho Flow

Certifications & compliance

GDPR Source
ISO/IEC 27001 — Zoho-wide certification Source

Each claim links to the vendor's own published statement. Always confirm current certificate validity directly with the vendor.

Is Zoho Flow the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Zoho One or Zoho CRM users joining Zoho and non-Zoho apps
Small Indian teams wanting automation without per-seat fees
Businesses linking cloud tools to on-premise software

Look elsewhere if you are…

Teams needing near-real-time polling on a budget
Developers wanting full code-first integration pipelines

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Sources (3) · updated October 2026

Zoho Flow screenshots

Specifications

Category: Workflow automation & integration
Vendor: Zoho Corporation
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded: 1996
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan available · Paid plans priced per organisation by task volume
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: Yes

Free plan · paid plans on Zoho's pricing page

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Zoho Flow — frequently asked questions

Is Zoho Flow free?+

Yes. Zoho Flow has a free plan with 5 flows, 100 tasks a month, 15-minute polling and 30 days of history.

How much does Zoho Flow cost in India?+

Zoho Flow's Standard and Professional plans are priced per organisation by monthly task volume. Zoho shows region-specific prices on zoho.com/flow/pricing.html, so check that page for current rupee rates; yearly billing saves over 15%.

Does Zoho Flow charge GST?+

Zoho's pricing page notes that local taxes such as GST may be added to listed prices. Your invoice will show the final amount.

Is there a Zoho Flow free trial?+

Yes. Zoho Flow offers a 15-day trial with premium features and no credit card required.

Zoho Flow vs Zapier: which should I choose?+

Zoho Flow charges per organisation and works closely with Zoho apps, including an on-prem agent. Zapier has a larger app library; Zoho Flow is often cheaper for teams already on Zoho.

How many apps does Zoho Flow connect?+

Zoho says Zoho Flow connects with 1,000+ cloud and on-premise apps.

What happens if I exceed my Zoho Flow task limit?+

If overage is enabled, Zoho Flow keeps running and bills the extra tasks at the end of the cycle. You can set a daily task cap under Settings > Billing and Usage.

Can Zoho Flow connect to on-premise software?+

Yes. Zoho Flow's Professional plan includes an on-prem agent that links cloud apps to systems on your local network.

How long does Zoho Flow take to set up?+

Simple Zoho Flow automations using templates take minutes. Multi-step flows with custom Deluge functions can take a few days to build and test.

How do I sign up for Zoho Flow?+

New accounts are created at https://www.zoho.com/flow/signup.html?src=flow-home on Zoho Flow's official site.

Is Zoho Flow secure and compliant?+

Zoho Flow's official site states GDPR compliance.

What is Zoho Flow?+

Zoho Flow is workflow automation & integration by Zoho Corporation, an Indian company from Chennai. Integration and automation platform from Zoho.

How much does Zoho Flow cost?+

Zoho Corporation publishes: Free plan available · Paid plans priced per organisation by task volume. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Zoho Flow offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Zoho Flow offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Zoho Flow made in India?+

Yes. Zoho Flow is built by Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Who is Zoho Flow best suited for?+

Zoho Flow suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for workflow automation & integration.

What are the best alternatives to Zoho Flow?+

Popular alternatives in workflow automation & integration include Freshdesk, Zoho Marketing Automation, Razorpay Invoices. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Zoho Flow deployed?+

Zoho Flow is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.