HCL Domino vs Zimbra Collaboration comparison

The compared HCLSoftware and Zimbra 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. Zimbra is ranked #5 in EA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 9.0% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Zimbra users who would recommend it.

HCL Domino

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80% willing to recommend

Zimbra Collaboration

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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

Ranking in other categories

Rapid Application Development Software (19th)

Zimbra Collaboration

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Applications (5th)

Mindshare comparison

HCL Domino and Zimbra Collaboration 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.
Zimbra Collaboration, on the other hand, focuses on Email Applications, holds 9.0% mindshare, down 10.4% since last year.

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FrederickLim

Technical Service Manager at Top Level Corporation Limited

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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Muhammad Talha Baig

Business Analyst and Associate Project Manager at SAMI Pharmaceuticals

One of the premium features was customized rooms tailored to the collaboration needs

Zimbra's strength lies in its individuality, and it should focus on leveraging its unique features rather than trying to emulate competitors. My organization has certified Zimbra technicians, so we believe we can utilize Zimbra certification. However, I was recently informed by Zimbra that no such certification exists. I have recently completed the test kit, and after the training, I will gain access to tickets. Therefore, if any clients are experiencing issues, we have a certified technical team available to provide support 24/7. This is how we can cater to our client's needs. I recommend Zimbra to small-scale and enterprise customers. Anyone, even those with 5 users, can opt for Zimbra. Overall, I rate the solution a nine 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

"I like that HCL Domino is stable. It's a great product. I also like that HCL Domino is a mature product under IBM, which is why many companies use it."

"One valuable feature of HCL Domino is its integration with other directories."

"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."

"It is an excellent solution."

"It serves as a centralized solution that fulfills all my requirements from operating my email server to managing various aspects of my operations."

"The most valuable feature of HCL Domino is how robust it is."

"The email system is the most valuable feature."

"Overall, I would rate HCL Domino as eight out of ten. I would recommend HCL Domino and Notes applications for small and medium-sized companies since it offers a good return on investment."

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"The logs, troubleshooting, and tracking we have found to be the most valuable features. We have any issues with lost messages the features are useful. It is very easy to track and log."

"The solution is easy to implement."

"Zimbra Collaboration's sharing features are most valuable."

"A lot of other products like Microsoft Exchange offer email or collaboration features, but they are not as fast as Zimbra."

"Good email solution and it's open-source."

"The backup and storage management features of Zimbra Collaboration are valuable."

"The most valuable feature of Zimbra Collaboration is the cost."

"It has all collaboration features, such as document sharing, video conferencing, chatting, task sharing, and calendar sharing."

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Cons

"Scalability needs to be improved to be on the level that's required. Support could also be enhanced."

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

"The solution could improve Kubernetes or Dockers migration to new environments in the cloud."

"HCL Domino could have a better interface."

"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."

"For me, the one thing missing is a really good reporting engine."

"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."

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"The solution could use more integration with third-party tools."

"The solution’s forums don't have much information or documentation on administration tasks."

"There are some security issues."

"File sharing permissions with Nextcloud integration need improvement."

"Zimbra should provide a desktop client. Right now, we are using a web browser for accessing our emails. There should also be a desktop client."

"It does have a few bugs."

"The support was lacking in my experience. However, recently the support I received was good. Perhaps they have improved."

"The solution could improve by making it easier to use."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"I'd rate it a seven out of ten in terms of price."

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

"We're happy with the price of our license — it's pretty standard."

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

"For 30 licenses, we pay $1,500 every year. It is not an expensive product."

"Customers have to pay for a license for the Notes Client, not for the Domino database. There is a quarter license that we use."

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

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"Zimbra Collaboration is expensive, and there is no perpetual license option."

"We pay yearly licenses for Zimbra Collaboration."

"Zimbra Collaboration offers a good price-to-feature ratio."

"The solution is not expensive compared to other products."

"The solution is competitively priced."

"We do not pay for licenses to use this solution."

"It's very expensive. When we compare the cost with Google Workspace, it's so expensive."

"If you choose the network edition, it is a little pricier. They have the open-source edition too which is only community supported."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

19%

Government

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

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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How does Zimbra Collaboration compare with Microsoft Exchange?

Zimbra is a free, open source collaborative software suite. The features I like best are the ease of integration and the email, calendar, and collaboration server with web interface. In addition, I...

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What do you like most about Zimbra Collaboration?

The most valuable feature of Zimbra for our team's productivity is its efficiency in handling email communication.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zimbra Collaboration?

The solution is competitively priced.

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Comparisons

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Compared 38% of the time

HCL Notes vs HCL Domino

Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 11% 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 31% of the time

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Compared 16% of the time

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HCL Notes vs Zimbra Collaboration

Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino

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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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Zimbra Collaboration provides administrators and their end users innovative features that solve the challenges faced by organizations using today's legacy communications infrastructure.

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Sample Customers

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

NEC Biglobe, City of Ventura, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Hola Publishing, BIG, Sleepwell, LaFayette College, Xmission, DNA, Ring Line, Future Group, TIGC

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