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We performed a comparison between HCL Domino and Microsoft Azure App Service based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Rapid Application Development Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed HCL Domino vs. Microsoft Azure App Service Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The pricing is excellent.""This solution can be used for workflow application so that applications can be easily developed.""I find the HCL Domino server scalable.""Domino's dual functionality as both a messaging and application solution is a standout feature compared to Exchange, which solely focuses on messaging.""They offer good support and provide a roadmap.""The DAOS feature is the most valuable. It helps to save some of my storage.""We can scale it if we want to.""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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"I've used Microsoft Azure App Service quite a lot, and what I like best about it is that it's a serverless HAM, which is a feature that can run a function, a single function, but faster and more frequently without needing any other assistance. This has been what I found most valuable in Microsoft Azure App Service, the serverless option that's very easy to utilize, and you only need a minimal setup to use this and to enjoy the functionalities required, so the solution gives me a lot of comfort whenever I'm using it.""The solution is very simple to set up.""It's a platform as a service, so we don't have to manage the infrastructure to hold the websites.""The most valuable features of this solution are the easy deployment, the scalability, and the Azure maintenance.""The program is stable and we've had no technical issues so far.""The primary and standout feature is ease of deployment.""The feature I find most valuable is the 'Diagnose and Solve problem' function. This not only allows us to fix a problem, but also to generate analytics on why the issue occurred.""One valuable feature of Azure App Service for us is its integration with Azure DevOps, which we heavily rely on in our development process."

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Cons
"HCL Domino could have a better interface.""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.""The solution could improve Kubernetes or Dockers migration to new environments in the cloud.""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.""HCL Domino could improve by having integration with other solutions, such as Microsoft 365.""They should provide its integration with other AI applications.""An area for improvement in HCL Domino is security. New enhancements in the IT industry mean that security should be improved. The HCL Domino GUI also needs improvement."

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"If you're on the cloud, you just get a web interface without much detail for additional configuration or the authority to configure the root or system-level configuration.""In terms of improvement, the technical support could be better.""There is still room for improvement in terms of the maturity of the solution. Everything is available that we need, but the issue is that they are still upgrading. Even though they have Azure applications and automation services, they still need to mature more. There are many things that need to mature and the road map for this is quite long, taking another three to eight years to have a mature solution.""The solution is somewhat expensive.""Microsoft Azure App Service could improve by having better integration and connectivity with other platforms. The solution has good integration with other large companies' solutions but there are smaller service platforms companies where there could be integrated better.""Extended uptime and improved speed would be beneficial for both development purposes and the free tier of the service. Currently, the uptime is limited to a few hours per day, which could be increased to provide more continuous and efficient usage.""There are no issues with the solution.""It would be fantastic if Microsoft morphed after my exit service, removing it from subscriptions and moving it to different regions, especially for that service."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Price is reasonable compared to the other solutions."
  • "We're happy with the price of our license — it's pretty standard."
  • "We pay annually for the use of this solution and it is only a standard fee."
  • "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."
  • "HCL Domino has reasonable pricing. It's not expensive."
  • "For 30 licenses, we pay $1,500 every year. It is not an expensive product."
  • "HCL Domino is costly, but it still depends on how your organization views it price-wise."
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  • "Azure doesn't cost as much as other services."
  • "Less than USD $100 per month."
  • "We have no complaints about the pricing."
  • "Azure App Service is expensive compared to its competitors, especially its cloud-only version."
  • "Where there are different customer sizes, some customers consume $5,000 US dollars per month. I have some customers who pay and consume more than $20,000 US dollars per month, for example. It is determined by customer sizes and requirements, which vary from month to month."
  • "The pricing and cost of this solution depends on the use and needs of a business."
  • "On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate this solution as a four."
  • "The pricing for this solution is set in tiers, with the overall cost depending on the features that are required. I would advise organizations to have a detailed look at the functions they need, to ensure that they are in the correct pricing tier."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution are security and integration.
    Top Answer:My company's customers need to make monthly or yearly payments towards the license charges of the product.
    Top Answer:I expect more integration capabilities from the platform in the future. HCL Domino has made a lot of changes in its pricing and market models. The product's user interface is one of its shortcomings… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft Azure App Service is helpful if you need to set up temporary servers for customers to run their programs in locations that other cloud providers do not cater to. When servers are closer to… more »
    Top Answer:I highly recommend Microsoft Azure. We have been using it for nearly four years. We mostly use it for creating and maintaining websites, such as content management systems like WordPress sites, which… more »
    Top Answer:One valuable feature of Azure App Service for us is its integration with Azure DevOps, which we heavily rely on in our development process.
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    Also Known As
    IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino
    Azure App Service, MS Azure App Service
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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.

    Microsoft Azure App Service is an HTTP-based mobile application development platform and solution. It is designed to enable organizations to completely control their application development and hosting processes.

    Microsoft Azure App Service Benefits

    Some of the benefits that come from using Microsoft Azure App Service include:

    • A high level of security. Microsoft Azure App Service comes with enterprise-level and industry-standard SLAs through the use of PCI security standards. Users can go about developing their applications without having to worry about exposure to security risks. Microsoft Azure App Service keeps the application development process secure so that all that users have to worry about is creating their application.
    • Collaborate and develop applications from anywhere. Teams that are spread out across the globe can collaborate and build applications from anywhere that they happen to be. Microsoft’s global data center is a cloud hub that developers can take advantage of to connect their teams if they are located in disparate locations. It can handle all of a developer's application hosting needs.
    • Multi-format and multi-lingual support. Microsoft Azure App Service supports both physical machine and virtual machine formats. In addition, it also supports a variety of different programming languages.
    • Utilize pre-fabricated templates. Microsoft Azure App Service gives developers access to an extensive list of templates. These can both ease the process of planning the development of applications by providing developers with ideas and make it easier for the developers to build them.

    Microsoft Azure App Service Features

    Some of the many useful features Microsoft Azure App Service has to offer include:

    When users choose to employ the Microsoft Azure App Service solution, they gain access to many different capabilities. These features include:

    • Manual or automatic auto-scaling capabilities. Microsoft Azure App Service enables developers to control how their applications auto-scale. Developers can employ the auto-scaling feature by hand or set it so that it automatically rescales according to their needs.
    • IDE integrations. Microsoft Azure App Service can easily integrate with various IDE software solutions. This gives developers access to many analytic, debugging, and monitoring options.
    • Deployment slots. These are virtual spaces where developers can test and deploy new versions of their applications while working on them. This feature allows developers to resolve any issues before the new version of the application is put into production.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Azure App Service’s versatility offers organizations that use it a great deal. It is a very complete, ready-to-use, out-of-the-box mobile development solution that gives users the capabilities that they need to design their mobile applications with the greatest level of ease. In addition, users can employ the cloud to scale operations so that their applications have the proper amount of space to run at the time that they need it.

    Andriy L., the Azure practice leader at a computer software company, writes, “I like that it's a ready-to-use, out-of-the-box solution that provides all of the necessary functions for customers, such as codes that can be quickly switched from the production version, or test and DEV versions to production.”

    Yasir M., a solution architect at Komatsu, writes, "The best feature is scalability, which allows you to target potential clients worldwide by connecting the application to a local server. This makes the application readily accessible, and the response time will be much better."

    Sample Customers
    A1 Telekom, Acubiz, Afrisam, E. A. Juffali & Brothers, Fiducia & GAD, and Pakistan State Oil
    Real Madrid, Absolut, AccuWeather, Heineken, NBC News, Paramount
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company27%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Insurance Company9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Construction Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business75%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise66%
    Buyer's Guide
    HCL Domino vs. Microsoft Azure App Service
    March 2024
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    HCL Domino is ranked 17th in Rapid Application Development Software with 17 reviews while Microsoft Azure App Service is ranked 8th in Rapid Application Development Software with 38 reviews. HCL Domino is rated 8.0, while Microsoft Azure App Service is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of HCL Domino writes "A stable and versatile enterprise solution consolidating various functions like email, collaboration, and application development in a user-friendly manner". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Azure App Service writes "A solution with great server management and helps improve performance". HCL Domino is most compared with Microsoft Exchange, HCL Notes, Microsoft Power Apps, Zimbra Collaboration and ServiceNow, whereas Microsoft Azure App Service is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, Oracle Application Express (APEX), ServiceNow, Pega BPM and OutSystems. See our HCL Domino vs. Microsoft Azure App Service report.

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