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Description
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The number of applications created using the Creator application
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Records
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The total number of records that has been added to all the forms present in your applications.
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Storage
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The size of the files and attachments that are stored in the records in MB.
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The number of approved portal users added in the Portal module.
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The total number of events scheduled and executed in the current month.
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The total number of API calls made from Creator on the current day. Eg. API calls made using the invokeURL task.
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Cloud Functions
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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.
![]() 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.
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The total number of emails that have been sent on the current day.
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The number of active sender emails that have been added and verified in Email Management.
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The number of active domains that have been verified and authenticated in Domain Authentication.
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The number of enabled datasources that have been created in the Microservices module.
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The number of active user connections that have been created in the Microservices module.
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Custom AI Fields
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The number of AI fields that have been added in the application forms based on Custom AI models.
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Ready to use AI Fields
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The number of AI fields that have been added in the application forms based on Ready to Use AI models AI models.
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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.
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Custom Connectors |
The number of enabled custom connectors that have been created in the Microservices module.
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Description
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Rows
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The sum of all rows/records stored across all your workspace tables present in BI & Analytics solutions.
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The number of workspaces which have been created.
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The number of emails scheduled under the Schedule Email section of the Email dialog.
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Scheduled Alerts
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The number of data alert notifications which have been scheduled under Data Alert.
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Scheduled Imports
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The number of data imports scheduled from various data sources.
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The number of Query Tables that have been created.
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The number of Data Snapshots that have been scheduled.
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The number of API Units consumed in the current day. It includes only the incoming API calls.
![]() 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.
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The number of Private Links generated for views & slideshows in your account.
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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.
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.
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 path forward must be paved with clarity and consistency. Zoho needs to address these critical issues by providing:
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.
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.
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.
User-Centric Design: Incorporate feedback mechanisms that allow users to report discrepancies or suggest improvements regarding the billing system and account management processes.
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