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 #5 with an average rating of 7.4. HCLSoftware holds a 2.3% mindshare in EA, compared to Zoho’s 5.3% 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 SummaryUpdated on May 21, 2025

HCL Verse and Zoho Mail are competing email solutions, each aiming to effectively serve business communication needs. Based on data comparisons, while some users lean toward HCL Verse for pricing, Zoho Mail stands out due to its extensive features and perceived value.

Features: HCL Verse is known for its integration with enterprise applications, security capabilities, and suitability for corporate environments. Zoho Mail offers a robust suite of tools, collaboration features, easy integration with other Zoho applications, and strong security focus. Users find that Zoho Mail's features enhance team productivity and communication.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Zoho Mail is recognized for smooth deployment and responsive customer service, with a cloud-based model simplifying setup and maintenance. HCL Verse also offers reliable deployment with strong support, emphasizing enterprise-level customization.

Pricing and ROI: HCL Verse is seen as cost-effective for large enterprises needing integration, providing a good ROI with robust features at a moderate price. Zoho Mail offers competitive pricing with a strong ROI, attributed to its comprehensive features at an attractive price point.

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HCL Verse vs. Zoho Mail

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Verse

Ranking in Email Applications

13th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Zoho Mail

Ranking in Email Applications

5th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Email Applications category, the mindshare of HCL Verse is 2.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Mail is 5.3%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Email Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Zoho Mail	5.3%
HCL Verse	2.3%
Other	92.4%

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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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Antony Munyao Benjamin

Customer Experience Consultant at Zoho

Has required technical improvements to better support advanced email feedback and user behavior tracking

Using Zoho Mail is quite easy. Users are able to track if the recipient has received, opened, or clicked on the email, thanks to a very good tracking system, and they can create large campaigns using the unlimited features of the email. The integration with Zoho Projects is a bit technical, as it's part of the CRM with specific routine tasks for projects. Efficiency-wise, it has been great in bringing teams closer together so that every project member can critique the progress of assignments. However, there is a need for improvement in communication style from one module to another. The main benefits that Zoho Mail brings include the ability to send large and secure mails. It integrates with Google clients, ensuring a high level of security and reduced spam. I have utilized it effectively, and clients trust emails from Zoho Mail because of its reputation as a reliable CRM software company.

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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 notifications, scheduling, and meetings are all integrated."

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

"It uses an alert system and other monitoring tools."

"Zoho Mail brings a positive return on investment as it leverages its CRM capabilities, which facilitates quick conversions due to the trusted brand image."

"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."

"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 is a stable product."

"Zoho Mail is a cost-effective solution."

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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."

"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."

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

"Zoho Mail is not as mature as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. Zoho Mail does not have the capabilities that Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 have, especially in terms of collaboration."

"They could increase the available space which is currently 5 GB. Gmail provides 15 GB of storage space, which would be more useful."

"The integration with Zoho Projects is a bit technical, as it's part of the CRM with specific routine tasks for projects. Efficiency-wise, it has been great in bringing teams closer together so that every project member can critique the progress of assignments. However, there is a need for improvement in communication style from one module to another."

"For the admin side of Zoho Mail, they need to add features for organizing users in organizational units."

"I once tried doing bulk email sending with Zoho Mail, but it was declined. I didn't realize it was declined until several hours later when I checked for responses."

"I have not worked on offline mode until now."

More Zoho Mail cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"The solution is not costly."

"The solution’s pricing is very reasonable."

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

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

24%

University

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

15%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

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What do you like most about Zoho Mail?

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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho Mail?

I have no idea about the exact price paid for Zoho Mail. I am not the one managing the platform as it was already subscribed to before I joined.

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What needs improvement with Zoho Mail?

Zoho Mail is not as mature as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. Zoho Mail does not have the capabilities that Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 have, especially in terms of collaboration. There i...

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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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Sample Customers

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

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