Shareables
Zoho CreatorZoho Creator vs. Shareables
Zoho Creator is a full low-code app platform with workflow automation, scripting, and the Zoho ecosystem. Shareables is a focused widget tool for displaying data from 10+ sources. Choose Zoho Creator for complex business apps; choose Shareables for quick, embeddable data widgets.
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026At a glance
| Functionalities | Shareables | Zoho Creator |
|---|---|---|
| App building | Zoho Creator is a full app platform | Zoho Creator is a full app platform |
| Widget variety | Embeddable widgets | Apps |
| Data source support | To 10+ | Zoho has its own DB plus integrations |
| Embeddability | Embeds anywhere | Zoho builds standalone apps |
| Ease of use | Zoho Creator has a steeper learning curve | Zoho Creator has a steeper learning curve |
Detailed comparison
Complexity
Zoho Creator is a full low-code platform with scripting, automations, and multi-page app building. It takes time to learn and configure.
Shareables is a focused tool: connect your data, pick a template, customize, embed. Setup takes under 5 minutes.
Bottom line: For simple data display, Shareables is dramatically faster and simpler. For complex business apps, Zoho Creator has the depth.
Pricing
| Shareables | Zoho Creator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (1 app, 1 user, limited records) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $8/user/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $20/user/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | $25/user/mo |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-user |
Strengths and weaknesses
Zoho Creator
Strengths
- + Full low-code application platform
- + Part of the larger Zoho ecosystem (CRM, Books, etc.)
- + Workflow automations and scripting (Deluge)
- + User authentication and permissions
Weaknesses
- - Complex for simple display needs
- - Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
- - Steep learning curve for the Deluge scripting language
- - Not designed for public-facing widgets or embedding
Shareables
Strengths
- + Supports 10+ data sources (Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, Excel, Trello, and more)
- + Embeddable widgets that work on any website or page builder
- + 20+ widget templates (blog, products, events, FAQ, testimonials, charts, and more)
- + Quick setup, under 5 minutes from data to live widget
Weaknesses
- - No user authentication or login portals
- - No form submissions or data write-back
- - Newer platform, smaller community compared to established players
- - Limited to displaying and presenting data (read-only)
Who should choose what?
Choose Zoho Creator if you need...
- Businesses already in the Zoho ecosystem
- Custom internal applications with complex workflows
- Teams needing forms, automation, and custom app logic
Choose Shareables if you need...
- Teams that want to display spreadsheet/database data on their website
- No-code builders who need embeddable widgets
- Small businesses wanting a quick, affordable data-driven site
- Agencies managing multiple client widgets
- Anyone using Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion as a CMS
What customers say
“This is a game-changer for our agency in terms of enhancing our clients' experience without complicating our backend support, as the clients can simply update spreadsheet information in real time. Once it's set up and optimized, it's pretty much plug and play. If you want dynamic content displayed in a very digestible, beautifully presented format, Shareables will be a great tool for you. Ryan also provides very fast support to solve all my questions.”
Byron
Aranka Media
“For product showcases and micro-directories, Shareables feels like a perfect starter replacement for Softr, Glide, and CommonNinja — especially when embeds and flexibility matter. Setup was fast. I connected my data, picked a layout, and published in minutes. Embeds worked exactly how I needed. Audio players, videos, and custom elements felt native inside the listings, not bolted on. Simple tool. Fast results. Exactly what I needed.”
Prashant
Mahakatha
“Shareables is exactly what I was looking for to quickly build and share curated directories. The interface is incredibly clean, and the setup process is fast and intuitive. I looked into heavier directory tools like Brilliant Directories and also considered building custom frontends connected to Airtable. Those solutions felt too bulky, expensive, and time-consuming. Shareables strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and functionality.”
Noah Reed
Frequently Asked Questions
Much simpler. Shareables is a focused widget tool that takes 5 minutes to set up. Zoho Creator is a full app platform with a significant learning curve.
Not directly to Zoho databases, but you can use Google Sheets as a bridge, or export your Zoho data to a supported format.