Comparison
ScratchBoard vs Zoho
Comprehensive business application suite
TL;DR
Zoho offers breadth with 50+ separate apps. ScratchBoard offers unity — all applications share one interface, one data model, and one permission system. No more juggling separate UIs and complex pricing across dozens of products.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Zoho | ScratchBoard |
|---|---|---|
| AI App Builder | Zia AI (limited) | |
| Pre-built Business Apps | 50+ (separate products) | 25+ (unified) |
| Customer Portals | Basic | Full checkout & auth |
| Workflow Automation | Per-app workflows | 20+ action types |
| RBAC Permissions | Per-app roles | 70+ with field-level |
| Stripe Integration | Zoho Payments | |
| Self-hosted Option | ||
| Starting Price | $14/user/mo | $1/mo |
Where ScratchBoard wins
- One unified platform instead of 50 separate applications
- Simpler, consistent interface across all functionality
- Faster setup with marketplace apps that work together natively
- Better customer portals with built-in authentication and payments
- 25+ apps that share data seamlessly without integration work
Zoho's strengths
- 50+ business applications in one ecosystem
- CRM, HR, accounting, and project management
- Built-in analytics and reporting
- Zia AI assistant across products
When to choose Zoho
Choose Zoho if you want a single vendor for 50+ niche applications and your team has the technical capacity to manage multiple products.
When to choose ScratchBoard
Choose ScratchBoard if you want a unified platform where all apps share one interface, one data model, and one permission system.
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