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HCL Domino vs Microsoft Exchange Online comparison

The compared HCLSoftware and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. HCLSoftware is ranked #19 in RADS , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 0.5% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #2 in EA , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 14.1% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
HCL Domino
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80% willing to recommend
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96% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

HCL Domino
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (19th)
Microsoft Exchange Online
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Email Applications (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

HCL Domino and Microsoft Exchange Online aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. HCL Domino is designed for Rapid Application Development Software and holds a mindshare of 0.5%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
Microsoft Exchange Online, on the other hand, focuses on Email Applications, holds 14.1% mindshare, down 15.4% since last year.
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Email Applications
 

Featured Reviews

FrederickLim - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides mobile email systems with solid stability and easy deployment
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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NancyHartman - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective collaboration achieved with versatile features and good customer service
There are always improvements needed. My personal issue with using OfficeSuite and the Exchange Server is that one has to cobble together a whole bunch of different applications. Therefore, a lot of scripting and programming knowledge is necessary. I am not an IT person; I am an educator, a trainer, a user. I want to get the work done. However, I find that the Exchange Server and possibly the way our company has set up access permissions require extensive programming knowledge. It might take six to eight weeks to get a programmer's time to build something, whereas I can use something like Smartsheet that will do everything I want without needing a programmer. Smartsheet is more end-user friendly compared to a Microsoft product. Microsoft believes an expert IT person should manage everything, however, I want to manage things on my own in a simplified way. That is not easy using the Exchange Server or Microsoft Office. It is not end-user friendly for development, and a programmer is needed. Once set up, using them as an end-user is fine. I find that the automations are not robust, and the FedRAMP systems are not robust. I have a few issues with Exchange and Office, but there's nothing I can do about it.
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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

"It is an excellent solution."
"The most valuable features of the solution are security and integration."
"We can scale it if we want to."
"The email system is the most valuable feature."
"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."
"HCL Domino is an application development and collaboration platform with strong stability and security. Deployment of this platform is easy and takes only 10 minutes."
"We have been able to set up a portal using a special XPage application that gives our customers access to this system."
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"The initial setup is straightforward and easy to configure."
"The platform's security and compliance features are good."
"The solution is easy to use and the cloud version has taken a lot of challenges away from the user."
"The reliability factor is high."
"I have not had issues with stability of the product."
"It has helped us because we don't have to worry about servers crashing."
"It is a stable, and highly scalable product."
"The data prevention and protection feature is good."
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Cons

"The solution is expensive."
"The product's user interface is one of its shortcomings since it is outdated, making it an area for improvement."
"They should provide its integration with other AI applications."
"Designing a new template could provide a refreshed visual experience for users without significant changes to the underlying functionality."
"Its performance and integration could be better. It has capabilities for large deployment with several servers, but in the latest interface, running with different servers isn't supported."
"It would be advantageous if the web server could seamlessly pick up configuration changes without the need for a complete restart."
"HCL Domino could have a better interface."
"For me, the one thing missing is a really good reporting engine."
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"Exchange Online has issues with its mail flow and content search."
"It will be much better if the tool is integrated with OpenAI."
"The UI could be improved to look more like the desktop version for ease of use."
"My personal issue with using OfficeSuite and the Exchange Server is that one has to cobble together a whole bunch of different applications. Therefore, a lot of scripting and programming knowledge is necessary."
"Improving the methods for inputting email signatures could be beneficial for the product."
"The solution’s pricing could be better."
"There is an annual enterprise subscription could improve by having more features."
"I feel that there is a need for improvement in the product, considering that there are some concerns with the tool's integration capabilities."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"HCL Domino has reasonable pricing. It's not expensive."
"We're happy with the price of our license — it's pretty standard."
"The license for Domino is yearly. The price is high."
"My company's customers need to make monthly or yearly payments towards the license charges of the product."
"HCL Domino's pricing depends on the number of users, but its license is not cheap."
"The pricing is subjective and contingent on the intended usage."
"We chose to pay for our licensing fees annually."
"Customers have to pay for a license for the Notes Client, not for the Domino database. There is a quarter license that we use."
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"The pricing for this solution is good. We renew our contract every three years. I would rate the pricing for this solution a three out of five."
"The pricing is a bit more expensive than other solutions."
"The licensing price is ok, I'd rate it as four out of five."
"The price is a bit high. It is especially expensive in the Indian market."
"There is an annual license required to use this Microsoft Exchange Online."
"We bought some licenses, and some are within our package or partnership with Microsoft."
"I have no opinion."
"The pricing could be improved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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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What needs improvement with HCL Domino?
The speed of the Notes client is an area that could be improved. Many people are not very happy with its speed. Additionally, in-line editing of documents and a document viewer are functionalities ...
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What do you like most about Microsoft Exchange Online?
The benefits are widespread and effective communication. We use Microsoft Teams for meetings within and outside our organization. Additionally, Teams can be used for chat, allowing us to track comm...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Exchange Online?
The pricing for Microsoft Exchange Online is quite reasonable, in my opinion. Many licensing options are available so that we can choose based on the customer's needs. For example, if a customer on...
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What needs improvement with Microsoft Exchange Online?
There are always improvements needed. My personal issue with using OfficeSuite and the Exchange Server is that one has to cobble together a whole bunch of different applications. Therefore, a lot o...
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Comparisons

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Compared 14% of the time
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Compared 9% of the time
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Compared 9% of the time
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Compared 8% of the time
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Compared 54% of the time
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Compared 10% of the time
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Open-Xchange vs Microsoft Exchange Online
Compared 7% of the time
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Zoho Mail vs Microsoft Exchange Online
Compared 6% of the time
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Compared 2% of the time
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Also Known As

IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino
Exchange Online, Exchange Online Plan 1, Exchange Online Plan 2, MS Exchange Online
 

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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Exchange Online helps protect your information with advanced capabilities. Anti-malware and anti-spam filtering protect mailboxes. Data loss prevention capabilities prevent users from mistakenly sending sensitive information to unauthorized people. Globally redundant servers, premier disaster recovery capabilities, and a team of security experts monitoring Exchange Online around the clock safeguard your data.
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Sample Customers

A1 Telekom, Acubiz, Afrisam, E. A. Juffali & Brothers, Fiducia & GAD, and Pakistan State Oil
Bank Alfalah Ltd., Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, Blue Star Infotech, Scitec Nutrition, Resolution Films, British Airways, Empire Cinemas, InnoGames
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