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Billing

1. What does this page cover?

Learn how to check and understand the details and limits of your current billing plan for Zoho Creator.

2. Availability

  1. Billing module can be accessed in all plans of Creator.
  2. Only the super admin and admins can access Billing and upgrade the Creator subscriptions.

3. Billing in Creator

In Creator, the Billing page displays a comprehensive inventory that lists details of your current Creator subscription such as:
  1. General Details
  2. Current Plan Details
  3. Usage Details

General Details
The following general details of your subscription plan are displayed at the top of the Billing page:
  1. Current Plan - The name of your current plan.
  2. Support Plan - The support plan you have chosen for your Creator subscription. Support features such as timely responses to your service requests, live chat assistance, toll-free support, cooperation with a Customer Success Manager, and more, are provided based on this subscription.
  3. Subscription - Displays the billing duration of your plan. Eg. Monthly, Yearly.
  4. Recurring on - The date on which the subscription needs to be renewed.
  5. Upgrade button - Clicking Upgrade directs you to the Zoho Store. You can view the Subscription ID, Payment History, subscription cost according to your plan customization, and more. You can also upgrade your Creator subscription and update your payment method from here.
Current Plan Details
The Current Plan Details is displayed against the corresponding maximum limit of the following attributes:
  1. Users - The number of active users added in your Zoho Creator account. The total count includes the super admin, admins, and the solution-specific users.
  2. Apps - The number of applications you have created in the Solutions module.
  3. BI & Analytics - The number of BI & Analytics you have created in the Solutions module.
  4. Integration Flows - The number of integration flows that you have enabled in the Solutions module.
Usage Details
The Usage Details section offers an overview of usage data across your Zoho Creator account comprising of Applications, BI & Analytics, and Integration Flows. To provide streamlined insights, this section is divided into three distinct tabs, with each dedicated to one solution type.

Applications Usage
The Applications Usage details apply to all the applications put together in your Creator account. The following attributes are displayed against their corresponding maximum limit as per your subscription:

Attribute
Description
The number of applications created using the Creator application
Records
The total number of records that has been added to all the forms present in your applications.
Storage
The size of the files and attachments that are stored in the records in MB.
The number of approved portal users added in the Portal module.
The total number of events scheduled and executed in the current month.

External Calls


The total number of API calls made from Creator on the current day. Eg. API calls made using the invokeURL task.
Notes
Note :
  1. Developer API calls (API calls made using Creator APIs) executed in a Creator account to perform tasks within itself are counted as both external calls and Developer APIs.
Cloud Functions
The number of NodeJs and Java functions that have been executed on the current day.

Developer APIs
The number of incoming API calls received in an account, on the current day. It includes calls made both from within a Zoho account and from external services.
Notes
Note : Developer API calls (made using Creator APIs) executed in a Creator account to perform tasks within itself are counted as both Developer APIs and external calls.
The total number of emails that have been sent on the current day.
The number of active sender emails that have been added and verified in Email Management.
The number of active domains that have been verified and authenticated in Domain Authentication.
The number of enabled datasources that have been created in the Microservices module.
The number of active user connections that have been created in the Microservices module.
Custom AI Fields
The number of AI fields that have been added in the application forms based on Custom AI models.
Ready to use AI Fields
The number of AI fields that have been added in the application forms based on Ready to Use AI models AI models.
The total number of API calls, that are made while accessing Creator's AI services, in the current month. These calls are executed every time an AI model is deployed in your Creator applications.
Custom Connectors
The number of enabled custom connectors that have been created in the Microservices module.

BI & Analytics Usage
The BI & Usage details apply to all the BI & Analytics solutions put together in your Creator account. The following attributes are displayed against their corresponding maximum limit as per your subscription:
Attribute
Description
Rows
The sum of all rows/records stored across all your workspace tables present in BI & Analytics solutions.
The number of workspaces which have been created.
The number of emails scheduled under the Schedule Email section of the Email dialog.
Scheduled Alerts
The number of data alert notifications which have been scheduled under Data Alert.
Scheduled Imports
The number of data imports scheduled from various data sources.
The number of Query Tables that have been created.
The number of Data Snapshots that have been scheduled.
The number of API Units consumed in the current day. It includes only the incoming API calls.
Notes
Note: The API units consumed by your application will be calculated based on how often the different API methods are invoked in your application on a per day basis. Each API request consumes a specific number of units based on its complexity.
The number of Private Links generated for views & slideshows in your account.

Integration Flow Usage
The Integration Flow Usage details apply to all the integration flows put together in your Creator account. The following attributes are displayed against their corresponding maximum limit as per your subscription:
  1. Flows - The number of enabled integration flows present in your Creator application.
  2. Flow Tasks - The number of successfully executed flow tasks in the current month.

3.1. Navigation guide

Once you sign in to your Creator account, you can find Billing under the MANAGE section in the left pane.

4. Points to note

General
  1. Upgrading your subscriptions increases the limit of certain attributes, such as Storage, Records, Custom Schedules, Connections, Datasources, and more.
  2. All billing related information will be emailed to the super admin of the Creator account.
  3. API calls made while implementing JS API tasks will not be counted as external calls or developer API calls.
Call Limits
  1. The super admin will be intimated through an email when the call limits reach both 90% exhaustion and 100% exhaustion accordingly.
  2. Call limits are then replenished at 12 midnight based on the timezone of the organization (mentioned when the Creator account was first signed up).
  3. Upgrading call limits can be achieved by contacting the Zoho Creator Support team.
  1. Zoho Creator Subscription Plans and Pricing
  2. Zoho Creator Support Plans

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This blog post/explanation of the various ways Zoho is going to bill me is far from clear,  If you try to cross-reference the Item titles found on the Usage / Billing planogram image shown here, to the written description on this blog post it does not sync up or make sense, For Example on the Usage page image there is a billing event titled "External Calls" yet there no explanation what is an External Call.  Then if you go to the Subscription Store there is no "External Calls" available to purchase. I suggest this needs to be cleaned up.   

Hi @Ken Maynard,
We have updated this page, covering in depth, the attributes that this module offers in Creator. We regret for any inconvenience caused. 

Creator Team

Why is that hard for anybody in Zoho to explain how the daily limit is applied? and how the... it's renewed? is it each 24 hours? is it each 1 hour? is it different for each customer? just google it, there is nothing about it and nobody understand when any daily limit is renewed. Let's say we reached the webhook external 500 daily calls and it's January 15th 2pm ET, can you tell when the next 500 daily calls will be available? does it renews the 500 calls at the same time? or is it in proportion to the calls used? at what time will be what amount of calls renewed? is it in relation to creator, the user, the organization timezone? or it doesn't have anything to do with any timezone?

In the evolving landscape of digital solutions, Zoho has established itself as a pivotal tool for businesses striving for operational efficiency. However, recent experiences have shed light on critical areas within Zoho's service, particularly billing and account management, that necessitate immediate attention and improvement. As a longstanding patron since 2014, my confidence in Zoho has been significantly shaken due to unresolved billing issues and a lack of clarity surrounding account upgrades and daily limits on external calls. This blog post aims to address these concerns, outline the core issues, and propose solutions to enhance transparency and user experience.

The Core of the Issue: Trust and Transparency

Trust is the cornerstone of any service provider-client relationship. Unfortunately, this foundation has been eroded due to difficulties in understanding and managing Zoho's billing mechanisms, especially concerning the allocation and renewal of daily limits for external calls. The absence of clear, accessible information on how to upgrade accounts or adjust service levels exacerbates this issue. Moreover, the opaque nature of the daily limit's renewal process—whether it operates on a 24-hour cycle, adjusts based on usage, or varies by user—remains a perplexing aspect of Zoho's service.

Case in Point: The External Calls Conundrum

Consider the scenario where a user reaches their limit of 1000 external webhook calls by 2pm ET on a Tuesday. The ambiguity surrounding when these calls are replenished—whether they reset at a specific time, proportionally to calls used, or according to the user's, creator's, or organization's timezone—leaves users in a state of uncertainty. Furthermore, the disconnect between the usage/billing planogram visuals and the written descriptions only adds to the confusion, creating a dissonance that hinders effective account management and planning.

The Call for Clarity and Consistency

The path forward must be paved with clarity and consistency. Zoho needs to address these critical issues by providing:

  1. Transparent Documentation: A comprehensive guide that clearly explains the billing process, account upgrades, and the mechanics behind daily limits and their renewal. This should include detailed FAQs that address common scenarios and questions.

  2. Improved User Interface: The billing and usage sections of the Zoho interface should be intuitive, with straightforward navigation and descriptions that align with visual aids, such as the planogram. Every billing event, including "External Calls," must be clearly defined and matched with the appropriate options for adjustment or upgrade.

  3. Responsive Support: Zoho must ensure that their support team is well-informed and equipped to handle inquiries related to billing and account management efficiently. This includes providing specific, actionable advice rather than generic responses.

  4. User-Centric Design: Incorporate feedback mechanisms that allow users to report discrepancies or suggest improvements regarding the billing system and account management processes.


 hit the nail on the head!
Why is it so intransparent? And what can I do if I reach the external call limit in the Enterprise plan? Is there any way to extend the limit?
I have a business critical process that won't work because of the limit. How can I rely on Zoho when things like this happen? Totally disappointing!!! You need to work on this!

Hi
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We've provided consolidated information answering your queries:

The super admin will be intimated via email when the call limits reach both 90% and 100% exhaustion accordingly. These limits are then replenished at 12 midnight based on the timezone of the organization mentioned while the Creator account was signed up.

We do provide add-ons for certain call limits. Our Creator support team can help with upgrading these limits.

We've updated the document accordingly. The Creator support team "support@zohocreator.com" will be happy to help out on any further clarifications regarding this.