HCL Domino Reviews

Name: HCL Domino
Brand: HCLSoftware
Rating: 3.8 (20 reviews)

3.8 out of 5

20 reviews
78% willing to recommend

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What is HCL Domino?

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.

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HCL Domino is the #18 ranked solution in top Rapid Application Development Software. PeerSpot users give HCL Domino an average rating of 7.6 out of 10. Based on the analysis of the 20 most recent HCL Domino reviews, the overall sentiment is positive, with a sentiment score of 6.8. (Among the lowest in the category). HCL Domino is most commonly compared to ServiceNow: HCL Domino vs ServiceNow. HCL Domino is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 56% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 16% of all views.

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FrederickLim

Technical Service Manager at Top Level Corporation Limited

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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Jason Levine

CEO, Senior Consultant, Collaboration Platforms at Indeo Oy

The solution facilitates our company's workflow automation needs since it is a platform that allows users to build whatever workflows they want. The product is used for application development in our organization for our customers, as we operate as consultants. The features of the product that I found to be beneficial for the productivity of my company's team stems from the fact that it can be integrated directly into HCL Notes email so that you can manage your workflows there, and you don't have to change contacts a go to a separate application to deal with a document approval process since it can be done directly from emails. HCL Domino is one of the leading products in the industry, so it is definitely ahead of the other tools in the market. In our company, some departments use HCL Domino for emails rather than other solutions because it is more secure. The tool has an impact on the management of sensitive data in our company. My only suggestion to those who plan to use HCL Domino is that they should not be daunted by the old UI it offers. The collaboration tool of HCL Domino has affected the internal communication processes in our organization. The collaboration tool of HCL Domino is something that the solution has been offering from the time it was introduced in the market as an expensive product. The impact or value on our company from the use of the product can be proven by the fact that with the solution, it is possible to automate processes or workflows while ensuring that there is consistency, lack of human errors, and efficiency. Earlier, I would have rated the tool eight out of ten. Presently, considering the increase in the number of integrations that the product allows and its movement to meet industry standards, I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.

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Micheal Maged

Supply Chain Performance Evaluation Analyst at Insight Technology

HCL Domino has proven to be highly effective in fulfilling email and collaboration requirements within our customers' companies. Many customers prioritize data backup and security, preferring Domino over Exchange for its robust backup capabilities and enhanced security features. Additionally, Domino integrates seamlessly with BigFix, further enhancing its utility. One of Domino's significant advantages is its versatility in terms of supported operating systems. While Exchange is predominantly installed on Microsoft Windows, Domino can be deployed on various operating systems, including Linux, AIX, and even iOS. This flexibility allows customers to choose the platform that best fits their needs, making Domino particularly appealing, especially in industries like banking where security is paramount. Domino's intuitive features enable seamless workflow management, allowing organizations to efficiently handle tasks such as holiday requests while maintaining productivity levels. The enhanced security and access control features of HCL Domino have significantly bolstered our customers' data protection strategies. While many customers initially utilize only basic server management functionalities, they often require additional support for more complex issues. The integration capabilities of HCL Domino have proven effective in collaborating with other systems and tools within our customers' IT environments. Typically, we install Domino in a non-production environment first, allowing our technicians to thoroughly configure and test compatibility with existing systems. This process usually takes around two to three months as our technicians diligently ensure that everything functions smoothly before transitioning to the initial production service of Domino. Typically, it results in seamless integration with minimal to no issues encountered along the way.

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HCL Domino mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of HCL Domino in the Rapid Application Development Software category stands at 0.5%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Rapid Application Development Software

PeerAnalyst reports

Type	Title	Date
Category	Rapid Application Development Software	Jan 14, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Jan 14, 2025	Download
Comparison	HCL Domino vs Microsoft Power Apps	Jan 14, 2025	Download
Comparison	HCL Domino vs ServiceNow	Jan 14, 2025	Download
Comparison	HCL Domino vs OutSystems	Jan 14, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
ServiceNow	4.2	11.4%	92%	216 interviews Add to research
Microsoft Power Apps	3.9	16.2%	94%	92 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

"The email system is the most valuable feature."
"The most important benefit is security. The security architecture is very good. It's the best part of the solution."
"For workflow applications or general applications, the rapid development capability is what we value most."

Room for Improvement

"Scalability needs to be improved to be on the level that's required. Support could also be enhanced."
"Scalability is also an issue. We have problems with large databases."
"For me, the one thing missing is a really good reporting engine."

ROI

Organizations express mixed opinions about ROI from HCL Domino. Some report undeniable returns, while others find it challenging to quantify. Early deployments present difficulties in measuring ROI. However, users appreciate the reduction in paperwork burdens. Previously, companies fully integrated Domino for comprehensive management of customer relationships, suppliers, products, databases, and administrative tasks.

Pricing

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

Popular Use Cases

HCL Domino is primarily utilized for enterprise email and communication, CRM, HR management, and application development within organizations. It supports processes needing approvals and workflows, integrated with systems like Oracle Financials. Users leverage it for collaboration, file management, document management, and developing domain-specific applications. Key functionalities include managing email, messaging, calendar, and workflow capabilities. It's also used in sectors like banking, insurance, and customer relationship management, supporting versatile computing requirements.

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Top industries

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Computer Software Company

16%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Healthcare Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

Media Company

University

Insurance Company

Real Estate/Law Firm

Wireless Company

Wholesaler/Distributor

Hospitality Company

Legal Firm

Pharma/Biotech Company

Transportation Company

Non Profit

Energy/Utilities Company

Performing Arts

Outsourcing Company

Recreational Facilities/Services Company

Consumer Goods Company

Aerospace/Defense Firm

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Learn more about HCL Domino

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.

HCL Domino was previously known as IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino.