HCL Domino vs Zimbra Collaboration comparison

The compared HCLSoftware and Zimbra solutions aren't in the same category. HCLSoftware is ranked #19 in RADS , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 0.5% mindshare in the category. Zimbra is ranked #5 in EA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 8.8% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Zimbra users who would recommend it.

HCL Domino

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80% willing to recommend

Zimbra Collaboration

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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)

Zimbra Collaboration

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Applications (5th)

Mindshare comparison

HCL Domino and Zimbra Collaboration aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. HCL Domino is designed for Rapid Application Development Software and holds a mindshare of 0.5%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
Zimbra Collaboration, on the other hand, focuses on Email Applications, holds 8.8% mindshare, down 10.1% 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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Muhammad Talha Baig

Business Analyst and Associate Project Manager at SAMI Pharmaceuticals

One of the premium features was customized rooms tailored to the collaboration needs

Zimbra's strength lies in its individuality, and it should focus on leveraging its unique features rather than trying to emulate competitors. My organization has certified Zimbra technicians, so we believe we can utilize Zimbra certification. However, I was recently informed by Zimbra that no such certification exists. I have recently completed the test kit, and after the training, I will gain access to tickets. Therefore, if any clients are experiencing issues, we have a certified technical team available to provide support 24/7. This is how we can cater to our client's needs. I recommend Zimbra to small-scale and enterprise customers. Anyone, even those with 5 users, can opt for Zimbra. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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

Pros

"The full-text searching capabilities are great."

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

"It is an excellent solution."

"The pricing is excellent."

"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."

"We can scale it if we want to."

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

"I find the HCL Domino server scalable."

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"The solution is easy to implement."

"Network NG Modules are valuable to us."

"Good email solution and it's open-source."

"The web interface is powerful and easy to use."

"It has all collaboration features, such as document sharing, video conferencing, chatting, task sharing, and calendar sharing."

"The most valuable feature of Zimbra Collaboration is the cost."

"A lot of other products like Microsoft Exchange offer email or collaboration features, but they are not as fast as Zimbra."

"One of the most valuable features involves the solution's automatic backup, which I find to be pretty simple and straightforward, and obviates the need for additional software."

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Cons

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

"Scalability is also an issue. We have problems with large databases."

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

"HCL Domino could have a better interface."

"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."

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

"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 solution is expensive."

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"The antispam and antivirus features are hard to understand on mobile devices."

"In the next release, Zimbra Collaboration should include a security feature to allow access for mobile device administrators."

"I can confidently say that Zimbra is good enough for 2,000 client users. But, at the same time, if my client needs more than that and we have two options—Zimbra or Microsoft—I'm going with Microsoft because many admins will speak to Microsoft's ability to handle that many."

"Zimbra should provide a desktop client. Right now, we are using a web browser for accessing our emails. There should also be a desktop client."

"It does have a few bugs."

"The installation is not straightforward, it can take two days for the full implementation."

"We have had an issue with security."

"The support was lacking in my experience. However, recently the support I received was good. Perhaps they have improved."

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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."

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

"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."

"The pricing is subjective and contingent on the intended usage."

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

"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."

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"The solution is not expensive compared to other products."

"We are using perpetual licenses. We have deployed it in our local data center, and we buy perpetual licenses on a per-user basis."

"Zimbra Collaboration is expensive, and there is no perpetual license option."

"We pay yearly licenses for Zimbra Collaboration."

"It's very expensive. When we compare the cost with Google Workspace, it's so expensive."

"Zimbra Collaboration offers a good price-to-feature ratio."

"There is an annual standard licensing fee to use Zimbra Collaboration and there is no other cost."

"I use Zimbra Collaboration's community version. We may move to the enterprise version since prices are affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

19%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

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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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How does Zimbra Collaboration compare with Microsoft Exchange?

Zimbra is a free, open source collaborative software suite. The features I like best are the ease of integration and the email, calendar, and collaboration server with web interface. In addition, I...

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What do you like most about Zimbra Collaboration?

The most valuable feature of Zimbra for our team's productivity is its efficiency in handling email communication.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zimbra Collaboration?

The solution is competitively priced.

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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.

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Zimbra Collaboration provides administrators and their end users innovative features that solve the challenges faced by organizations using today's legacy communications infrastructure.

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Sample Customers

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

NEC Biglobe, City of Ventura, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Hola Publishing, BIG, Sleepwell, LaFayette College, Xmission, DNA, Ring Line, Future Group, TIGC

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