HCL Domino vs HCL Verse comparison

The compared HCL Domino and HCL Verse solutions aren't in the same category. HCL Domino is ranked #17 in RADS , with an average rating of 7.7, and holds a 0.9% mindshare in the category. HCL Verse is ranked #13 in EA , and holds a 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of HCL Domino users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of HCL Verse users who would recommend it.

HCL Domino

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Domino

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Rapid Application Development Software (17th)

HCL Verse

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Applications (13th)

Mindshare comparison

HCL Domino and HCL Verse aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. HCL Domino is designed for Rapid Application Development Software and holds a mindshare of 0.9%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
HCL Verse, on the other hand, focuses on Email Applications, holds 2.1% mindshare, up 1.3% since last year.

Rapid Application Development Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HCL Domino	0.9%
Microsoft Power Apps	9.9%
ServiceNow	7.2%
Other	82.0%

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Email Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HCL Verse	2.1%
Google Workspace	16.0%
Microsoft Exchange Online	11.1%
Other	70.8%

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Featured Reviews

Pradeep Bhat

Architect at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees

Experience complete control and security in managing sensitive information and internal applications

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 possible takes time and effort, as understanding the full range of functionalities requires a mindset shift to leverage the platform's capabilities effectively. I believe HCL Domino is on a good improvement path, although a limitation is the lack of many service providers offering the platform, making initial setup more time-consuming for organizations without the expertise. If there were more subscription-based service providers available, it could enhance usability significantly, especially for organizations lacking the resources to install and configure systems.

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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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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 of HCL Domino is how robust it is."

"They offer good support and provide a roadmap."

"Domino's dual functionality as both a messaging and application solution is a standout feature compared to Exchange, which solely focuses on messaging."

"I find the HCL Domino server scalable."

"The email system is the most valuable feature."

"The DAOS feature is the most valuable. It helps to save some of my storage."

"For workflow applications or general applications, the rapid development capability is what we value most."

"The full-text searching capabilities are great."

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"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."

Cons

"HCL Domino needs to be more user-friendly."

"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."

"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."

"Designing a new template could provide a refreshed visual experience for users without significant changes to the underlying functionality."

"The product's user interface is one of its shortcomings since it is outdated, making it an area for improvement."

"The solution is expensive."

"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."

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"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"The license for Domino is yearly. The price is high."

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

"The pricing is individually determined. For us, in our current deployment, we pay $12.50 Canadian per month per user."

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

"It is less expensive compared to other vendors."

"HCL Domino has reasonable pricing. It's not expensive."

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

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

Government

24%

University

Computer Software Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

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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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Comparisons

Microsoft Exchange vs HCL Domino

Compared 24% of the time

HCL Notes vs HCL Domino

Compared 13% of the time

Zimbra Collaboration vs HCL Domino

Compared 10% of the time

Microsoft Exchange Online vs HCL Domino

Compared 9% of the time

ServiceNow vs HCL Domino

Compared 4% of the time

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HCL Notes vs HCL Verse

Compared 41% of the time

Microsoft Exchange Online vs HCL Verse

Compared 15% of the time

Hub vs HCL Verse

Compared 12% of the time

Microsoft Exchange vs HCL Verse

Compared 7% of the time

Huddle vs HCL Verse

Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino

Verse, IBM Verse

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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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.

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Sample Customers

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

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

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