CucumberStudio vs HCL Domino comparison

SmartBear and HCLSoftware are both solutions in the Rapid Application Development Software category. SmartBear is ranked #24 with an average rating of 7.5, while HCLSoftware is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.7. SmartBear holds a 0.5% mindshare in RADS, compared to HCLSoftware ’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of SmartBear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of HCLSoftware users who would recommend it.

CucumberStudio

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91% willing to recommend

HCL Domino

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80% willing to recommend

CucumberStudio

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

HCL Domino and CucumberStudio are competing in the software development space. HCL Domino appears stronger in security features and database management, whereas CucumberStudio excels in collaboration tools for team environments.

Features: HCL Domino provides enhanced data encryption, strong integration with existing infrastructure, and is suitable for enterprise-level scalability. CucumberStudio offers real-time collaboration, seamless integration with DevOps tools, and supports agile development with a user-friendly interface.

Room for Improvement: HCL Domino could improve the XPage programming capabilities, address recent server issues, and enhance modern language support. CucumberStudio might enhance JIRA integration efficiency, expand automation abilities, and improve the reusability of test scripts with action words.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HCL Domino provides complex on-premise and cloud deployment options with extensive customization and a dedicated support team. CucumberStudio offers straightforward cloud-based deployment, reducing setup time and focusing on ease of use with responsive customer support.

Pricing and ROI: HCL Domino involves initial setup costs for its security and infrastructure, offering long-term ROI due to scalability. CucumberStudio offers competitive pricing, providing quick ROI through rapid deployment and improved team collaboration.

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Categories and Ranking

CucumberStudio

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

24th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (9th)

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 CucumberStudio is 0.5%, up from 0.1% 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%
CucumberStudio	0.5%
Other	98.6%

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Walter Wirch

Technical Expert at Bertelsmann SE & Co.

Facilitates integration of test scenarios while needing modernization of components

CucumberStudio is primarily used for designing test scenarios and automating testing. We have implemented it in conjunction with our own routines for integration into our infrastructure CucumberStudio aligns with our strategy for data-driven testing. It supports our product owners in designing…

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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

"CucumberStudio aligns with our strategy for data-driven testing."

"The URL is very useful, and it has a very good UI for deploying information of the scenarios created."

"The most valuable feature of CucumberStudio is its use of action words, which allows me to avoid writing test cases from scratch for the most common scenarios."

"CucumberStudio aligns with our strategy for data-driven testing."

"The best thing is that a person without knowledge about the program can easily understand what happened in our testing process."

"CucumberStudio has a very user-friendly interface."

"The data table that helps in converting a single script to multiple test cases is very helpful."

"The solution is stable."

"HCL Domino is the best product from a security point of view."

"The full-text searching capabilities are great."

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

"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."

"The most valuable feature of HCL Domino is how robust it is."

"Domino's dual functionality as both a messaging and application solution is a standout feature compared to Exchange, which solely focuses on messaging."

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

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

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Cons

"Another kind of deployment might be useful, perhaps an option to install the tool in a local deployment."

"I think it would be better if we could also do the reporting with CucumberStudio."

"A key area for improvement is to revamp outdated components such as HipTest publisher."

"CucumberStudio's API integration could be improved both in terms of reliability and design."

"A key area for improvement is to revamp outdated components such as HipTest publisher."

"I would like to see better customer support."

"The reporting needs to be improved."

"HCL Domino needs to be more user-friendly."

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

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

"When you compare with Microsoft Exchange, the UI could be more user-friendly."

"Scalability needs to be improved to be on the level that's required. Support could also be enhanced."

"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."

"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."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Price is reasonable compared to the other solutions."

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

"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."

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

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

"HCL Domino's pricing depends on the number of users, but its license is not cheap."

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

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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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Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Hiptest?

CucumberStudio's API integration could be improved both in terms of reliability and design. The API requires data to be sent in a specific format, which takes time to build. Additionally, the repor...

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What is your primary use case for Hiptest?

I use CucumberStudio as a test case repository. All of our test cases are stored there. It is also part of our test planning process. For every sprint, we plan the test cases in CucumberStudio and ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Hiptest?

For teams following a BDD style software development approach, CucumberStudio is a great collaborative tool that covers all the basic requirements of a test management tool. I would rate CucumberSt...

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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?

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Also Known As

Hiptest

IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino

Overview

Formerly HipTest: CucumberStudio is the leading collaboration platform for BDD - an easy-to-use tool to define ideas, test code, and learn in production from real-time insight.

SmartBear

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

Cisco, Cardinal Health, Intuit, Smartbox, Accenture, Deliveroo

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

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