Betty Blocks vs HCL Domino comparison

Betty Blocks and HCLSoftware are both solutions in the Rapid Application Development Software category. Betty Blocks is ranked #36, while HCLSoftware is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.7. Betty Blocks holds a 0.8% mindshare in RADS, compared to HCLSoftware ’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Betty Blocks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of HCLSoftware users who would recommend it.

Betty Blocks

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HCL Domino

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Betty Blocks

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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

36th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No-Code Development Platforms (18th)

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 January 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Betty Blocks is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HCL Domino is 0.9%, 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	0.9%
Betty Blocks	0.8%
Other	98.3%

Rapid Application Development Software

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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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Pradeep Bhat

Architect at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees

Experience complete control and security in managing sensitive information and internal applications

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 possible takes time and effort, as understanding the full range of functionalities requires a mindset shift to leverage the platform's capabilities effectively. I believe HCL Domino is on a good improvement path, although a limitation is the lack of many service providers offering the platform, making initial setup more time-consuming for organizations without the expertise. If there were more subscription-based service providers available, it could enhance usability significantly, especially for organizations lacking the resources to install and configure systems.

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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."

"They offer good support and provide a roadmap."

"We have been able to set up a portal using a special XPage application that gives our customers access to this system."

"It is an excellent solution."

"HCL Domino is cost-effective because it serves as a complete platform with a web server, app server, and IT management system, eliminating the need for multiple platforms and complex integrations."

"This solution can be used for workflow application so that applications can be easily developed."

"The pricing is excellent."

"The email system is the most valuable feature."

"The full-text searching capabilities are great."

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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."

"From the Domino side, it should support DKIM and DMARC."

"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."

"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."

"It would be advantageous if the web server could seamlessly pick up configuration changes without the need for a complete restart."

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

"The speed of the Notes client is an area that could be improved."

"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."

"Scalability is also an issue. We have problems with large databases."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

"HCL Domino has reasonable pricing. It's not expensive."

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

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

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

"HCL Domino is costly, but it still depends on how your organization views it price-wise."

"Customers have to pay for a license for the Notes Client, not for the Domino database. There is a quarter license that we use."

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

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Top Industries

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Government

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
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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Also Known As

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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.

Betty Blocks

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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