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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

HCL Domino
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (17th)
HCL Verse
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Email Applications (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of HCL Domino is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HCL Verse is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
Email Applications
2.3%
 

Featured Reviews

Micheal Maged - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 24, 2024
Efficient and secure communication, robust collaboration and application development capabilities, enhanced security features and versatile deployment option
HCL Domino has proven to be highly effective in fulfilling email and collaboration requirements within our customers' companies. Many customers prioritize data backup and security, preferring Domino over Exchange for its robust backup capabilities and enhanced security features. Additionally, Domino integrates seamlessly with BigFix, further enhancing its utility. One of Domino's significant advantages is its versatility in terms of supported operating systems. While Exchange is predominantly installed on Microsoft Windows, Domino can be deployed on various operating systems, including Linux, AIX, and even iOS. This flexibility allows customers to choose the platform that best fits their needs, making Domino particularly appealing, especially in industries like banking where security is paramount. Domino's intuitive features enable seamless workflow management, allowing organizations to efficiently handle tasks such as holiday requests while maintaining productivity levels. The enhanced security and access control features of HCL Domino have significantly bolstered our customers' data protection strategies. While many customers initially utilize only basic server management functionalities, they often require additional support for more complex issues. The integration capabilities of HCL Domino have proven effective in collaborating with other systems and tools within our customers' IT environments. Typically, we install Domino in a non-production environment first, allowing our technicians to thoroughly configure and test compatibility with existing systems. This process usually takes around two to three months as our technicians diligently ensure that everything functions smoothly before transitioning to the initial production service of Domino. Typically, it results in seamless integration with minimal to no issues encountered along the way.
MR
Nov 3, 2021
Stable, scalable, and good interface
We use HCL Verse for email and it is useful for collaborations and deploying an application, which is important for our company HCL Verse has a nice interface and it is a practical email solution. There are a diverse set of features, such as the search bar on top of the screens. The usability…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We have been able to set up a portal using a special XPage application that gives our customers access to this system."
"I like that HCL Domino is stable. It's a great product. I also like that HCL Domino is a mature product under IBM, which is why many companies use it."
"I find the HCL Domino server scalable."
"The most valuable feature of HCL Domino is how robust it is."
"The pricing is excellent."
"HCL Domino is an application development and collaboration platform with strong stability and security. Deployment of this platform is easy and takes only 10 minutes."
"It serves as a centralized solution that fulfills all my requirements from operating my email server to managing various aspects of my operations."
"HCL Domino is the best product from a security point of view."
"The most valuable feature is the mail server."
"HCL Verse has a nice interface and it is a practical email solution. There are a diverse set of features, such as the search bar on top of the screens."
 

Cons

"Recently, IBM sold the product to HCL. Since Pakistan and India have some problems on a domestic level, we were actually considering replacing it with Indian products from the organization. We're just facing some regulatory issues."
"HCL Domino could improve by having integration with other solutions, such as Microsoft 365."
"An area for improvement in HCL Domino is security. New enhancements in the IT industry mean that security should be improved. The HCL Domino GUI also needs improvement."
"Its performance and integration could be better. It has capabilities for large deployment with several servers, but in the latest interface, running with different servers isn't supported."
"It would be advantageous if the web server could seamlessly pick up configuration changes without the need for a complete restart."
"HCL Domino needs to be more user-friendly."
"HCL Domino could have a better interface."
"For me, the one thing missing is a really good reporting engine."
"The solution could improve by allowing us to use a color that we want in the editing boxes."
"Security is very important to us, so improvements to this functionality are welcome."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license for Domino is yearly. The price is high."
"Price is reasonable compared to the other solutions."
"Customers have to pay for a license for the Notes Client, not for the Domino database. There is a quarter license that we use."
"It is less expensive compared to other vendors."
"HCL Domino is costly, but it still depends on how your organization views it price-wise."
"The pricing is individually determined. For us, in our current deployment, we pay $12.50 Canadian per month per user."
"The pricing is subjective and contingent on the intended usage."
"We chose to pay for our licensing fees annually."
"This is an affordable solution but the price could be improved."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
16%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HCL Domino?
The most valuable features of the solution are security and integration.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HCL Domino?
The pricing is individually determined. HCL has a simple pricing model: per user per year. We pay $100 US per user per year. But "guest" users are permitted without any licence requirement. And any...
What needs improvement with HCL Domino?
There are small areas of improvement. HCL has taken over from IBM, and is making rapid improvements. IBM sat on it for almost 20 years and did nothing, whereas HCL is making a big effort, and we ar...
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Comparisons

 

Also Known As

IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino
Verse, IBM Verse
 

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Sample Customers

A1 Telekom, Acubiz, Afrisam, E. A. Juffali & Brothers, Fiducia & GAD, and Pakistan State Oil
Canon Marketing Japan Inc., Australian Trade Commission, BTC, Havas, Canal Barge Co.Inc., RAVInvest, Elemental Path, WDR mediagroup
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