Betty Blocks vs HCL Domino comparison

Betty Blocks and HCLSoftware are both solutions in the Rapid Application Development Software category. Betty Blocks is ranked #34, while HCLSoftware is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.7. Betty Blocks holds a 0.3% mindshare in RADS, compared to HCLSoftware ’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Betty Blocks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of HCLSoftware users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

HCL Domino and Betty Blocks compete in enterprise application development. HCL Domino seems to have the upper hand with its stability and robust performance, while Betty Blocks leads in rapid application development.

Features: HCL Domino provides a comprehensive platform with strong security measures, reliable collaboration tools, and advanced workflow capabilities. In contrast, Betty Blocks focuses on a no-code environment, enabling faster application creation and deployment. The distinction lies in HCL Domino's focus on enterprise-level functionality compared to Betty Blocks's emphasis on innovation and user-friendliness for non-developers.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HCL Domino requires traditional deployment approaches, often involving complex initial setup and configuration. Betty Blocks, with its cloud-based model, simplifies the deployment process. In terms of support services, HCL Domino offers comprehensive assistance, but Betty Blocks is regarded as more responsive and flexible, catering to organizations with limited IT resources.

Pricing and ROI: HCL Domino generally involves higher initial costs due to enterprise-grade features and infrastructure needs, although it delivers substantial ROI through deep integration. Betty Blocks presents more competitive pricing, emphasizing total cost of ownership, immediate savings, and ROI via swift deployment and reduced specialized resource needs. The primary contrast is between upfront investment and ongoing cost-effectiveness.

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Categories and Ranking

Betty Blocks

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

34th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No-Code Development Platforms (29th)

HCL Domino

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

17th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Betty Blocks is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HCL Domino is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Rapid Application Development Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HCL Domino	0.6%
Betty Blocks	0.3%
Other	99.1%

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Hans De Groot

Owner/Operator at Informatieewerkplaats

The solution is stable and has good support, but is expensive

Betty Blocks, when I started with it, was similar to a back-end platform with the ability to have a standardized back-office UI out of the box, which is perfect for a lot of situations. For more customer-facing UIs, we had to create the front end ourselves, building endpoints with HTML and JavaScript. Then Betty Blocks started in 2018 with the page builder. This allowed us to create drag-and-drop interfaces. That was quite cumbersome. Now Betty Blocks is entering a new generation of it - next generation forms - which should be a lot better. The most valuable feature is the back end. The way we can create action flows for things such as sending emails, creating PDF reports, or connecting to web services is very complete. I never experience a lack of functionality in it. The standardized back-office UI is said to be deprecated over time, which is a shame, because it is a real time-saver and is one of their strong points, only if it was kept up-to-date.

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Jason Levine

CEO, Senior Consultant, Collaboration Platforms at Indeo Oy

A tool that offers great security and integration capabilities

The solution facilitates our company's workflow automation needs since it is a platform that allows users to build whatever workflows they want. The product is used for application development in our organization for our customers, as we operate as consultants. The features of the product that I found to be beneficial for the productivity of my company's team stems from the fact that it can be integrated directly into HCL Notes email so that you can manage your workflows there, and you don't have to change contacts a go to a separate application to deal with a document approval process since it can be done directly from emails. HCL Domino is one of the leading products in the industry, so it is definitely ahead of the other tools in the market. In our company, some departments use HCL Domino for emails rather than other solutions because it is more secure. The tool has an impact on the management of sensitive data in our company. My only suggestion to those who plan to use HCL Domino is that they should not be daunted by the old UI it offers. The collaboration tool of HCL Domino has affected the internal communication processes in our organization. The collaboration tool of HCL Domino is something that the solution has been offering from the time it was introduced in the market as an expensive product. The impact or value on our company from the use of the product can be proven by the fact that with the solution, it is possible to automate processes or workflows while ensuring that there is consistency, lack of human errors, and efficiency. Earlier, I would have rated the tool eight out of ten. Presently, considering the increase in the number of integrations that the product allows and its movement to meet industry standards, I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the back end."

"The DAOS feature is the most valuable. It helps to save some of my storage."

"It serves as a centralized solution that fulfills all my requirements from operating my email server to managing various aspects of my operations."

"One valuable feature of HCL Domino is its integration with other directories."

"The pricing is excellent."

"The most important benefit is security. The security architecture is very good. It's the best part of the solution."

"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."

"I find the HCL Domino server scalable."

"We can scale it if we want to."

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Cons

"In many cases, they make choices where flexibility is a little bit degraded, but if you leave everything open and the flexibility is great then the usability is a little bit less."

"I would like to see full integration with AI."

"What I find lacking in the software is its ability to query the database."

"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."

"The client version of this solution could be faster and be made simpler for non-IT users. You will need to have some knowledge of Notes to correctly install this solution."

"The solution could improve Kubernetes or Dockers migration to new environments in the cloud."

"They should provide its integration with other AI applications."

"Many people are not very happy with its speed."

"HCL Domino could improve by having integration with other solutions, such as Microsoft 365."

"The product's user interface is one of its shortcomings since it is outdated, making it an area for improvement."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is quite high, but the pricing is also not very transparent."

"The pricing structure that we have been working with was based on a number of blocks."

"While I don't have precise pricing information at hand, my understanding is that it tends to be on the higher end."

"The license for Domino is yearly. The price is high."

"We're happy with the price of our license — it's pretty standard."

"We chose to pay for our licensing fees annually."

"The pricing is individually determined. For us, in our current deployment, we pay $12.50 Canadian per month per user."

"I'd rate it a seven out of ten in terms of price."

"We pay annually for the use of this solution and it is only a standard fee."

"For 30 licenses, we pay $1,500 every year. It is not an expensive product."

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Computer Software Company

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Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

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What do you like most about HCL Domino?

The most valuable features of the solution are security and integration.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HCL Domino?

The Notes client is very expensive, costing around $105 per client. Overall, HCL Domino is a costly product.

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What needs improvement with HCL Domino?

One challenge I faced with HCL Domino was fully understanding its capabilities because initial use may lead to misconceptions based on simpler platforms. Exploring and comprehending what is possibl...

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IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino

Overview

From mobile apps to (customer) portals to back office management and everything in between. The Betty Blocks platform’s ease of use supports every size or complexity of your app. Go as far as you like, the easiest way possible.

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HCL Domino (formerly IBM Domino) is a secure, enterprise-grade, application development platform. From IT to business, HCL Domino is the only low to pro-code application development platform that allows your business to build robust applications to solve workflow and process challenges fast. HCL Domino powers businesses around the world with 15,000 customers and 10 million apps built on our platform. HCL Domino has always been a secure, rock-solid, and proven solution.

Low cost of ownership - minimizing administration needs through automated installations, policies and monitoring helps staff focus on higher value tasks.
Minimized infrastructure - reducing costs by using less power, memory, data storage, network bandwidth and servers.
Rich application environment - supporting workflow-driven and people-oriented applications that help a wide variety of business operations deliver enhanced results.
Security-rich - helping protect your critical business assets. You can control information access, protect information and guarantee document authenticity.
High availability - featuring advanced clustering, replication, server fault recovery and automated diagnostic tools.

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Sample Customers

KPMG, TELE2, Sligro Food Group, Ymere, Flexpoint Group

A1 Telekom, Acubiz, Afrisam, E. A. Juffali & Brothers, Fiducia & GAD, and Pakistan State Oil

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