HCL Domino vs Microsoft Exchange Online comparison

The compared HCLSoftware and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. HCLSoftware is ranked #19 in RADS , with an average rating of 7.4, and holds a 0.6% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #2 in EA , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 13.4% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

HCL Domino

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80% willing to recommend

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96% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Domino

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Rapid Application Development Software (19th)

Microsoft Exchange Online

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Applications (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

HCL Domino and Microsoft Exchange Online aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. HCL Domino is designed for Rapid Application Development Software and holds a mindshare of 0.6%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
Microsoft Exchange Online, on the other hand, focuses on Email Applications, holds 13.4% mindshare, down 16.1% since last year.

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FrederickLim

Technical Service Manager at Top Level Corporation Limited

Provides mobile email systems with solid stability and easy deployment

The initial setup is easy. You need to sign up. It depends on the scope. It will take longer if there are more than one or more applications. The project usually includes infrastructure and deployment may take anywhere from one month to six months. I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.

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NancyHartman

Business Process Manager/ Educational Technologist at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

Effective collaboration achieved with versatile features and good customer service

There are always improvements needed. My personal issue with using OfficeSuite and the Exchange Server is that one has to cobble together a whole bunch of different applications. Therefore, a lot of scripting and programming knowledge is necessary. I am not an IT person; I am an educator, a trainer, a user. I want to get the work done. However, I find that the Exchange Server and possibly the way our company has set up access permissions require extensive programming knowledge. It might take six to eight weeks to get a programmer's time to build something, whereas I can use something like Smartsheet that will do everything I want without needing a programmer. Smartsheet is more end-user friendly compared to a Microsoft product. Microsoft believes an expert IT person should manage everything, however, I want to manage things on my own in a simplified way. That is not easy using the Exchange Server or Microsoft Office. It is not end-user friendly for development, and a programmer is needed. Once set up, using them as an end-user is fine. I find that the automations are not robust, and the FedRAMP systems are not robust. I have a few issues with Exchange and Office, but there's nothing I can do about it.

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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 pricing is excellent."

"The full-text searching capabilities are great."

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

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

"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 is an excellent solution."

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

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"The most valuable feature is being able to assign an individual a task."

"The solution is scalable."

"The most valuable feature as it encompasses all aspects of collaboration, communication, reporting, and storage."

"Microsoft has many consultants who can provide support."

"It's pretty reliable. We haven't had any issues with it."

"Intuitive and easy to use."

"The initial setup is straightforward and is definitely easy."

"With the Exchange Server, there is a lot of capability for version controlling."

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Cons

"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."

"Designing a new template could provide a refreshed visual experience for users without significant changes to the underlying functionality."

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

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

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

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

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

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"The pricing could be a bit lower."

"The solution's performance can be improved when you are trying to access it remotely."

"Improving the methods for inputting email signatures could be beneficial for the product."

"The solution’s API integrations could be improved."

"Cloud security is always a concern and the solution can always increase their security."

"We would like to have more automation with Microsoft Exchange Online."

"It is tricky to integrate Microsoft Exchange Online if you are in an infrastructure provided by other vendors."

"The demo version we were provided had issues with emails bouncing or being delayed."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"My company's customers need to make monthly or yearly payments towards the license charges of the product."

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

"Price is reasonable compared to the other solutions."

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

"It is less expensive compared to other vendors."

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

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"Microsoft Exchange Online is too expensive."

"Our organization pays for a corporate license to use the solution."

"The pricing is a bit more expensive than other solutions."

"I would give the cost a five out of ten."

"The product is very cheap."

"The price of the license depends on a lot of factors, such as the number of licenses and company specifics."

"There is an annual license required to use this Microsoft Exchange Online."

"The pricing for this solution is good. We renew our contract every three years. I would rate the pricing for this solution a three out of five."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

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?

The speed of the Notes client is an area that could be improved. Many people are not very happy with its speed. Additionally, in-line editing of documents and a document viewer are functionalities ...

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What do you like most about Microsoft Exchange Online?

The benefits are widespread and effective communication. We use Microsoft Teams for meetings within and outside our organization. Additionally, Teams can be used for chat, allowing us to track comm...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Exchange Online?

The cost of Microsoft Exchange Online varies between $4 and $25 per user per month, depending on the different plans we use for different users.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Exchange Online?

The mobile version of Microsoft Outlook has limited features compared to the desktop version. We find fewer features in the mobile version of Microsoft Exchange Online, so that could be improved if...

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Also Known As

IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino

Exchange Online, Exchange Online Plan 1, Exchange Online Plan 2, MS Exchange Online

Overview

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.

HCLSoftware

Exchange Online helps protect your information with advanced capabilities. Anti-malware and anti-spam filtering protect mailboxes. Data loss prevention capabilities prevent users from mistakenly sending sensitive information to unauthorized people. Globally redundant servers, premier disaster recovery capabilities, and a team of security experts monitoring Exchange Online around the clock safeguard your data.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

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

Bank Alfalah Ltd., Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, Blue Star Infotech, Scitec Nutrition, Resolution Films, British Airways, Empire Cinemas, InnoGames

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