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HCL Domino vs WaveMaker comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Domino
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
19th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WaveMaker
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
31st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Low-Code Development Platforms (31st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of HCL Domino is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WaveMaker is 1.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HCL Domino0.9%
WaveMaker1.4%
Other97.7%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

FN
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.
it_user576294 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Software Developer at a tech services company
This is a RAD tool to build business apps, tables, and forms.
It needs a desktop version for developers with license type CE. I would like to have the possibility to have a CE that lets me migrate from SQL Server Express, Access, and OpenOffice Base and keep all UI front-end development in just one system. In short, the 6.7 was good enough. The question is: Will there always be a desktop version CE that will let me work with, for example, five users for free, and then start to pay from user six, or in my case, three users? Right now, I do not see WaveMaker in this field, and there are others points to ask for from a desktop.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We have been able to set up a portal using a special XPage application that gives our customers access to this system."
"One valuable feature of HCL Domino is its integration with other directories."
"The most valuable feature of HCL Domino is how robust it is."
"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."
"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 important benefit is security. The security architecture is very good. It's the best part of the solution."
"The best feature of HCL Domino is that you can use Notes for messaging plus application, not just for messaging."
"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."
"It is a Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool to build business apps that lets you work with many diverse data stores and build tables and forms easily."
 

Cons

"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."
"From the Domino side, it should support DKIM and DMARC."
"The speed of the Notes client is an area that could be improved."
"It would be advantageous if the web server could seamlessly pick up configuration changes without the need for a complete restart."
"HCL Domino needs to be more user-friendly."
"HCL Domino could have a better interface."
"Its performance and integration could be better. It has capabilities for large deployment with several servers, but in the latest interface, running with different servers isn't supported."
"The biggest problem for us is the performance. We have been working with this product for a long time and our database now contains approximately two million documents."
"It needs a desktop version for developers with license type CE."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Price is reasonable compared to the other solutions."
"The pricing is individually determined. For us, in our current deployment, we pay $12.50 Canadian per month per user."
"For 30 licenses, we pay $1,500 every year. It is not an expensive product."
"Customers have to pay for a license for the Notes Client, not for the Domino database. There is a quarter license that we use."
"My company's customers need to make monthly or yearly payments towards the license charges of the product."
"We pay annually for the use of this solution and it is only a standard fee."
"We chose to pay for our licensing fees annually."
"The license for Domino is yearly. The price is high."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
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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 am not missing anything significant from HCL Domino at the moment. There are some smaller things that can be improved, but these have already been posted on the HCL website where we can submit ou...
What is your primary use case for HCL Domino?
I have been using HCL Domino products since 1992, when it was known as Lotus Notes. I use it myself and also work as a consultant. We are an IBM Business Partner and HCL Business Partner. We are no...
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Also Known As

IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino
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Sample Customers

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