HCL Domino vs WorkflowGen comparison

HCLSoftware and WorkflowGen are both solutions in the Rapid Application Development Software category. HCLSoftware is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.7, while WorkflowGen is ranked #37. HCLSoftware holds a 0.6% mindshare in RADS, compared to WorkflowGen’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WorkflowGen users who would recommend it.

HCL Domino

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WorkflowGen

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100% willing to recommend

HCL Domino

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

HCL Domino and WorkflowGen compete in the enterprise software market. HCL Domino appears to have the upper hand in cost-effectiveness and support, while WorkflowGen is preferable for its advanced features that justify its higher price point.

Features: HCL Domino offers robust security, scalability, and offline capabilities suitable for enterprises with stringent security needs. WorkflowGen focuses on process automation, flexibility, and customizable workflows that integrate with existing systems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HCL Domino provides straightforward deployment with strong customer support for quick issue resolution. WorkflowGen involves a more complex setup due to extensive customization but offers comprehensive assistance during deployment.

Pricing and ROI: HCL Domino is known for competitive pricing, providing favorable ROI for cost-conscious businesses. WorkflowGen's higher initial setup costs reflect its premium features yet deliver significant ROI through enhanced efficiency.

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Categories and Ranking

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

WorkflowGen

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

37th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (30th), Business Process Management (BPM) (48th), Process Automation (43rd), Low-Code Development Platforms (46th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of HCL Domino is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WorkflowGen is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Christopher Odonoghue

SAP Solution Lead at Johnson & Johnson

Good for automatically triggering workflows, but needs to be more customizable

We use this product for many different reasons related to our business We use it a lot for creating workflows to transfer materials between plants, which is a signature part of what we do. The most valuable feature is the ability to automatically trigger the workflow. This solution needs to be…

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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

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

"They offer good support and provide a roadmap."

"The email system is the most valuable feature."

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

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

"The full-text searching capabilities are great."

"I find the HCL Domino server scalable."

"Overall, I would rate HCL Domino as eight out of ten. I would recommend HCL Domino and Notes applications for small and medium-sized companies since it offers a good return on investment."

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"We use it a lot for creating workflows to transfer materials between plants, which is a signature part of what we do."

Cons

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

"HCL Domino could have a better interface."

"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."

"For me, the one thing missing is a really good reporting engine."

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

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

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

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

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"This solution needs to be more customizable."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"While I don't have precise pricing information at hand, my understanding is that it tends to be on the higher end."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

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Government

11%

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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?

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 possibl...

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Also Known As

IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino

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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

Immediately accelerate business process adaptability with fluid workflow automation. Use the WorkflowGen .NET workflow software's low code environment to maximize the efficiency of process designers and developers.

Automate any type of human and system-based enterprise process within a battle-tested infrastructure.

Customize and integrate your workflow apps to meet your requirements in a highly configurable environment.

Engage process participants with a full-featured workflow portal, native mobile apps, and email approvals, or through seamless integration with your own web apps.

Leverage a solution used by Fortune 500 companies for worldwide business-critical applications.

WorkflowGen

Sample Customers

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

Comcast, Deloitte, Mitsui & Co Ltd, Sanofi Pasteur, Textron, XL Group. WorkflowGen accelerates business process adaptability in 70 countries for 500+ organizations and 1,000,000 users.

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