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HCL Domino vs QuickBase comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.4
Opinions vary on HCL Domino's ROI; some see benefits in efficiency, while new users face challenges assessing its value.
Sentiment score
7.1
QuickBase boosts efficiency, productivity, and ROI by reducing manual processes and enhancing automation, with significant financial benefits reported.
The ROI is huge; our company saved over 3.8 million in one year alone based on developments that year in QuickBase that saved time for many teams.
Data Entry Specialist at Pfizer
I have seen a return on investment, as I have seen a reduction in duplication of information and workflows, and unification of siloed systems.
Software Test Engineer at Roche
I have seen a return on investment with QuickBase, with both time saved and an increase in productivity.
Director at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.1
HCL Domino's customer service needs improvement, with mixed technical support feedback, highlighting responsiveness but needing more user-friendliness.
Sentiment score
7.6
QuickBase's customer service is responsive and effective, though some users desire more interactive support and weekend availability.
My experience with the technical support of HCL is that they are responsive.
Owner at Prodej a Správa Nemovitostí s.r.o.
Technical support is really good, and I would rate it a nine out of ten.
Associate principal engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
The customer support of QuickBase is very proactive and responsive 24/7.
Software Test Engineer at Roche
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
HCL Domino is scalable for all team sizes, though some users find limitations with larger databases and seek alternatives.
Sentiment score
7.6
QuickBase is scalable and modular, allowing seamless growth for organizations despite initial data structuring challenges.
Some features are simply not really possible with standard HCL client applications, which means moving all application development to web access, adding a lot of work.
Owner at Prodej a Správa Nemovitostí s.r.o.
Quick Base has high potential to scale.
Associate principal engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
We are able to save time, especially because of the automation of tasks that are time-wasting or time-consuming and very tiresome.
Software Test Engineer at Roche
QuickBase's scalability is impressive; it is easily scalable from a few users to a few hundred or a few thousand users.
Head of Quality & Supply-Chain at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
HCL Domino is praised for its stability with minimal downtime, despite occasional issues, consistently receiving positive evaluations.
Sentiment score
7.8
QuickBase is stable with minimal downtime, reliable support, and performs well despite occasional traffic-related issues.
Once we develop an application, it basically works and does not really break.
Owner at Prodej a Správa Nemovitostí s.r.o.
 

Room For Improvement

HCL Domino needs performance, design, and integration improvements to enhance scalability, modernity, and compatibility with third-party tools.
QuickBase requires improvements in training, customization, interface modernization, data management, cost management, and multilingual and mobile support.
In-line editing of documents and a document viewer are functionalities that would be beneficial.
SME at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
I would say that there are much better low-code platforms.
Owner at Prodej a Správa Nemovitostí s.r.o.
It can be difficult to navigate, and ideally, it should be simplified to facilitate use by anyone, not just certified individuals.
Associate principal engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
QuickBase can be improved, as some high-level integration can be tricky to develop without advanced understanding of the APIs and other functions.
Software Test Engineer at Roche
The cost can be a bit prohibitive, especially for small organizations to be able to use this tool.
Data Entry Specialist at Pfizer
 

Setup Cost

HCL Domino's pricing, about $100 per user annually, includes support and updates, yet some find it costly compared to alternatives.
QuickBase offers competitive per-user pricing with extensive features, making it a valuable investment for many enterprises.
The Notes client is very expensive, costing around $105 per client.
SME at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Pricing could be cheaper.
Associate principal engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the price is a bit expensive, especially when comparing QuickBase with its competitors.
Software Test Engineer at Roche
 

Valuable Features

HCL Domino provides secure, stable, and integrated solutions with advanced encryption, mobile integration, and efficient deployment for diverse systems.
QuickBase excels in customizability, seamless integration, and user-friendly automation, enhancing collaboration and efficiency without requiring technical expertise.
Its hybrid nature allows the use of both web-based applications and Notes client-based applications.
SME at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Some of the best features in HCL Domino are that it functions as a Swiss army knife.
Owner at Prodej a Správa Nemovitostí s.r.o.
The dashboards and workflow management help my team significantly, as they have a drag-and-drop interface and prebuilt templates, which play a pivotal role in creating custom applications.
Software Test Engineer at Roche
The ROI is huge; our company saved over 3.8 million in one year alone based on developments that year in QuickBase that saved time for many teams.
Data Entry Specialist at Pfizer
QuickBase has allowed me to expand my workflows and tools to other markets to help compliance and to help other less sophisticated business users be able to do standardized and repeatable processes with much less error.
Lead & Initiatives Director, Strategic Projects at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

HCL Domino
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
18th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
QuickBase
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
16th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
Low-Code Development Platforms (11th), Employee Time Tracking Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of HCL Domino is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QuickBase is 2.5%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
QuickBase2.5%
HCL Domino1.0%
Other96.5%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

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Owner at Prodej a Správa Nemovitostí s.r.o.
Long-term platform has supported secure mail, custom workflows, and reliable on-premise apps
I have noticed some weak points and downsides. HCL Domino is a Swiss army knife, which is the downside as well. It does many things, which is an advantage. The biggest downside is that it is a good product, but there are not that many applications for it. There are not that many ready-made applications. When they do exist, they tend to be somewhat pricey. I have not actually used HCL Domino's low-code tools. There are no low-code tools. HCL says there are, but frankly speaking, I have tried it and I always come back to the classic, the original HCL Domino. I do not see it as truly low-code. They call it Leap. Even when you want to do something more specific or more complex, you do need programming logic and then it stops being low-code. I would say that there are much better low-code platforms. N8N, for instance, looks nice with nice diagrams, especially for workflow and automation, which is where HCL Domino is lacking. The evaluation of the security features of HCL Domino in handling sensitive business information is that it has a peculiar security model, which I view as acceptable. Sometimes it may get in your way, but sometimes it simplifies things. It depends.
Morgan Victor - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Test Engineer at Roche
Automation has transformed project and inventory workflows and improves revenue forecasting
The best features QuickBase offers include being a no-code software, meaning it is very easy to use even for new users. It also provides life cycle management, workflow management, and dashboards. The dashboards and workflow management help my team significantly, as they have a drag-and-drop interface and prebuilt templates, which play a pivotal role in creating custom applications. Those features also help provide the ability to manage the entire application life cycle with QuickBase easily. Integration has been very seamless with our overall IT stack. The user interface is very user-friendly and intuitive, which makes it very easy to use, together with the no-code aspect. Any kind of personnel can use this tool easily.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise28
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What needs improvement with HCL Domino?
I have noticed some weak points and downsides. HCL Domino is a Swiss army knife, which is the downside as well. It does many things, which is an advantage. The biggest downside is that it is a good...
What is your primary use case for HCL Domino?
The primary purposes for which HCL Domino is used are mail and applications.
What do you like most about QuickBase?
The most valuable feature of QuickBase is its dynamic form capabilities. These forms allow backend automation, making tasks like updating data based on specific conditions much easier.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for QuickBase?
I did not have any involvement with pricing, setup cost, or licensing.
What needs improvement with QuickBase?
The table size limits are small for really large apps. While I agree that there needs to be a cap on the size, it would be nice to adjust it up when needed. Also, the cost can be a bit prohibitive,...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino
Quick Base, TSheets
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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