HCL Verse vs Zoho Mail comparison

HCLSoftware and Zoho are both solutions in the Email Applications category. HCLSoftware is ranked #13, while Zoho is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.8. HCLSoftware holds a 1.5% mindshare in EA, compared to Zoho’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Zoho users who would recommend it.

HCL Verse

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100% willing to recommend

Zoho Mail

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84% willing to recommend

HCL Verse

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between HCL Verse and Zoho Mail based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Email Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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HCL Verse vs. Zoho Mail

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Verse

Ranking in Email Applications

13th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Zoho Mail

Ranking in Email Applications

6th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Email Applications category, the mindshare of HCL Verse is 1.5%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Mail is 5.0%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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AvinashLotke

Delivery Head at Team Computers

Offers good security with effective spam filtering but has update issues

Zoho is not just a traditional software-based company. It offers a wide range of APIs and other integration tools, including a CRM tool and various other products, so integration is not limited. Zoho has operations management and developers, making integration feasible with any system. Zoho is a cloud-based solution, meaning maintenance is managed by their system. They don't provide access to unauthorized persons. Zoho handles maintenance. Traditionally, we haven't recommended Zoho as extensively because we prefer systems we have thoroughly tested and can confidently endorse. We've deployed Zoho a few times with mixed success. In comparison, we've had more success with Google deployments, with higher implementation rates and ease, offering better revenue opportunities. Based on requirements, I might recommend Zoho, but for higher needs or better collaboration, I'd suggest Google, possibly combined with iSoft. If there is no other support, Google remains a strong recommendation. Overall, considering support, I rate the solution a six out of ten.

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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."

"The solution has more security compared to other products. Zoho Mail comes with TLS and SSL. It has email-sharing features. It is an advanced product."

"It also offers the search functionalities. For end users, the search is quite easy to use. There are a few tabs to select to find exactly what you're looking for. It's pretty simple. As long as the data is available, you can use filters like from whom, to whom, subject, attachment, and even use advanced settings. It's pretty nice."

"The notifications, scheduling, and meetings are all integrated."

"The most valuable features of Zoho Mail are its security, integration with cloud storage, and wide range of features available. It integrates well with Outlook and mobile devices."

"Zoho Mail is a stable product."

"Zoho gives you a set amount of free users, so you can use it until you reach the limit and see if it's something you want to adopt. I tried it and stuck with it. Since then, I've seen a lot of improvement. I already think it's top-notch, but I believe it will become one of the best in the world."

"Zoho Mail organizes your email well, and you can do a lot of things if you use other Zoho applications along with it."

"I like Zoho Mail's user interface."

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Cons

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

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

"They have issues when they are rolling out updates"

"The initial setup of Zoho Mail can take some time because we have 30 to 35 users and we need to register each one. This can take one or two days to complete. The process could be better for administrators to register their users. If the setup interface was better in explaining the process it would be helpful to become more user-friendly."

"The solution's meeting plans and online virtual activity task list could be improved and made more seamless."

"The solution’s stability could be improved."

"We face some challenges in our current architecture with the introduction of data privacy regulations. When you are sending a calendar invite to a group of people for a meeting or an event, there is no structure for privacy. You can't hide all the contacts. Maybe that feature exists, but I don't know where it is."

"The solution doesn't need to be improved."

"Zoho Mail needs to add an IT system management feature."

"Zoho Mail is not as good as G Suite, which has integrated calendars."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

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

"The solution’s pricing is very reasonable."

"The solution is not costly."

"One of the reasons people use Zoho in Nigeria is because we can pay for it in Naira. It's very affordable already. For example, we can get Zoho Mail for somewhere between 1000 naira per user, which is less than one dollar. In my opinion, it's very affordable."

"Zoho Mail is more cost-efficient than its competitors."

"Zoho One has all 50 applications in it, and Zoho Mail is part of it. Zoho One is about 35 GBP per person per month. It includes Zoho Projects, Zoho Mail, Zoho CRM, and everything else."

"There is no license required to use Zoho Mail."

"If you have ten users, for Google, you'll pay $100. With Zoho Mail, you'll only pay $30 to $40."

"The solution is more affordable compared to other products. It is cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

19%

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

17%

Retailer

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

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It also offers the search functionalities. For end users, the search is quite easy to use. There are a few tabs to select to find exactly what you're looking for. It's pretty simple. As long as the...

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Zoho Mail is more cost-efficient than its competitors.

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What needs improvement with Zoho Mail?

The solution's meeting plans and online virtual activity task list could be improved and made more seamless.

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Also Known As

Verse, IBM Verse

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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

Secure Business Email for your organization

Host your business email on a secure, encrypted, privacy-guaranteed, and ad-free email service.

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