HCL Notes
Reviews
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Rank in Email Client
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Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 21.2% |
| Mid-Market | 21.2% |
| Enterprise | 57.6% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q2 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Q1 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 1 | 4.0 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Robust Collaboration Suite with Email, Calendars, and File Sharing
“It provides business collaboration functions such as email, calendars, to-do lists, contact management, discussion forums, file sharing, websites, instant messaging, blogs, document libraries, user directories, and custom applications.”
Reliable Hub for Keeping Emails and Apps Organized
“I like its reliability and how it keeps emails and applications organized in one place.”
HCL Notes: Still Reliable for Legacy Workflows, But Lags in Modern UX
“HCL Notes (formerly IBM Notes/Lotus Notes) still shines when it comes to enterprise-level email, calendar, and database-driven collaboration. Its tight integration with Domino Server allows for advanced application development and secure messaging. The offline functionality is ro”