HCL Verse vs Workplace by Facebook comparison

The compared HCLSoftware and Meta solutions aren't in the same category. HCLSoftware is ranked #13 in EA , and holds a 2.3% mindshare in the category. Meta is ranked #7 in ESS , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 3.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Meta users who would recommend it.

HCL Verse

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Workplace by Facebook

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between HCL Verse and Workplace by Facebook based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Verse

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Applications (13th)

Workplace by Facebook

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Social Software (7th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. HCL Verse is designed for Email Applications and holds a mindshare of 2.3%, up 1.3% compared to last year.
Workplace by Facebook, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Social Software, holds 3.2% mindshare, down 3.9% since last year.

Email Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HCL Verse	2.3%
Google Workspace	15.1%
Microsoft Exchange Online	11.1%
Other	71.5%

Email Applications

Enterprise Social Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Workplace by Facebook	3.2%
Slack Business - Enterprise	11.2%
Microsoft Teams	8.4%
Other	77.2%

Enterprise Social Software

Featured Reviews

Marcos Roberto Silva

Diretor at MASTERDOM

Stable, scalable, and good interface

HCL Verse has a nice interface and it is a practical email solution. There are a diverse set of features, such as the search bar on top of the screens. The usability from the old applications to the new version has been very good. It was great that we were able to migrate applications from the older version to the new one.

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Aryan Singh1

Product Manager at Infozion

Offers good integration features but needs to offer more flexibility in the language option offered

There are a couple of things that can be improved in the tool. When we are talking about communications, the tool has interoperable cataloging. The only thing that needs a certain level of improvement within Meta is the vernacular, which can be dependent, as we cannot choose the process of communication that is happening in it. After I launch a bot, if I move from one country to another, and if the entire communication is happening in German, while I have just moved from France, and I need to buy a particular choice of vehicle, then I would want the entire communication to happen in my language. What Meta does not allow as of now is that if I am reaching out to you in French, then only you can have the conversation in French. You cannot select a language in the middle of a conversation. If I want to have a conversation in French, there is a very limited selection. Until and unless a conversation is triggered from a particular language, we do not have the option to choose another language. The tool gives you flexibility in the language, but that is on the business and not on the customer, which sometimes limits the approachability aspect.

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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 most valuable feature is the mail server."

"HCL Verse has a nice interface and it is a practical email solution. There are a diverse set of features, such as the search bar on top of the screens."

"Storage is the best thing about the solution."

"The tool's integration feature benefited the workflow...it helped centralize communication."

"The solution is used as a knowledge platform for sharing knowledge and information that everybody can easily access."

"The product was easy to use."

"A full-featured collaboration tool that is as easy to use as Facebook."

Cons

"The solution could improve by allowing us to use a color that we want in the editing boxes."

"Security is very important to us, so improvements to this functionality are welcome."

"The product should allow users to assign tasks and automate processes."

"The conferencing feature does not work well with multiple parties or locations."

"The implementation could be made easier."

"What Meta does not allow as of now is that if I am reaching out to you in French, then only you can have the conversation in French. You cannot select a language in the middle of a conversation."

"There needs to be a restriction on who can download content."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"This is an affordable solution but the price could be improved."

"The cost has become one-tenth of the cost in comparison to the old techniques. As we were able to qualify and nurture these leads, the overall cost of the entire sales process was reduced."

"The regular package costs us $4 per user per month."

"The solution seemed expensive to me."

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Government

23%

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Also Known As

Verse, IBM Verse

Facebook Workplace, Facebook at Work

Overview

IBM Verse is a powerful email hosting solution that enables users to access their business communications from a laptop or desktop browser or from a mobile device. This email and business messaging experience is based on an innovative user-centric design, including social analytics and advanced search capabilities. IBM Verse helps users quickly find and focus on what content is most important, empowering them to build stronger working relationships while optimizing business results.

HCLSoftware

Facebook Workplace is a dedicated and secure space for companies to connect, communicate and collaborate. Organizations of all sizes can use familiar Facebook features such as News Feed, groups, messages and events to get things done.

Sample Customers

Canon Marketing Japan Inc., Australian Trade Commission, BTC, Havas, Canal Barge Co.Inc., RAVInvest, Elemental Path, WDR mediagroup

Royal Bank of Scotland, UST Global, DNB Bank, Smart, IJM Corporation, Telenor Group, Mobilink, Landmark Group, Yes Bank, BrightTALK, Kenshoo, Godrej Consumer Products

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