# HCL Domino vs iCal Comparison

| | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 168 | 196 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (49.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### HCL Domino

Pros:
- Fast Development (2 reviews)
- Rapid Development (2 reviews)

Cons:
- High Complexity (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)

### iCal

Pros:
- Calendar Integration (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Calendar Issues (1 reviews)
- Email Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (115 reviews) | 8.2 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (120 reviews) | 8.9 (170 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (87 reviews) | 8.5 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (83 reviews) | 8.1 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (111 reviews) | 8.2 (108 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (80 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (117 reviews) | 6.5 (173 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### HCL Domino

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### iCal

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Calendar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Domino** | N/A | N/A |
| **iCal** | 8.0/10 | 28 |

#### Calendar View

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Calendar View** | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Viewing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (27 reviews) | 

#### Shared Calendar

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (25 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Calendar Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 

#### Accessibility

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Reader Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Keyboard Shortcuts** | Not enough data | 7.2 (25 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sync Multiple Calendars** | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Import Events** | Not enough data | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 
| **Software Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.0 (26 reviews) | 

#### Notifications

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customized Calendar Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 
| **Location-Based Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 6.5 (20 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 6.9 (20 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 6.8 (20 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Calendar

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Application Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Domino** | 8.3/10 | 86 |
| **iCal** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 8.1 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | 8.3 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 8.8 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.3 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Help Guides** | 7.8 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patching & Updates** | 8.6 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Domino** | 8.8/10 | 73 |
| **iCal** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Design

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **UI Code Extending** | 8.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Code Extending** | 8.3 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customized Branding** | 8.5 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Templates** | 8.3 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | 9.0 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Control

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | 8.4 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | 8.8 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | 9.4 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | 9.1 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Compatability** | 9.1 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | 8.9 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms

| Feature | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to HCL Domino (2):** [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms), [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms)

**Unique to iCal (1):** [Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/calendar-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | HCL Domino | iCal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 42.9% | 49.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.5% | 25.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.6% | 24.7% | 

### By Industry

#### HCL Domino

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.4%
- **Computer Software:** 7.7%
- **Chemicals:** 5.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.5%
- **Banking:** 3.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.2%
- **Construction:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.2%
- **Information Services:** 3.2%
- **Accounting:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 43.9%

#### iCal

- **Computer Software:** 11.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.4%
- **Internet:** 4.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.7%
- **Education Management:** 3.1%
- **Entertainment:** 3.1%
- **Financial Services:** 3.1%
- **Higher Education:** 2.6%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 52.4%

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## Top Discussions

### HCL Domino

- Title: [Is HCL Domino free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-hcl-domino-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, it is not, you will need licenses"
- Title: [How can i download HCL DOMINO? How Can we Collaborate with HCL businnes as Business partener?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/23931-how-can-i-download-hcl-domino-how-can-we-collaborate-with-hcl-businnes-as-business-partener) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,
you should join the Partner programm
https://www.hcltechsw.com/wps/portal/resources/partner-connect
Then you are able to download Software
Best..."
- Title: [What is HCL Domino Volt?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-hcl-domino-volt) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "HCL Domino Volt is a powerful low-code application development platform that empowers users to create workflow-based applications with ease."
- Title: [What are Domino applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-domino-applications) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I honestly had to Google that...

Notes and Domino applications are software programs written in the form of one or more Notes databases, and often..."
- Title: [What are the advantages of using Node.js? Why should I use DominoDB and not MongoDB?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/node-js-and-domino-v10) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "For many organizations, Node.js has become the application development framework of choice for web, front, and backend development. According to Stack..."

### iCal

- Title: [What is iCal used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ical-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "iCal is a calendar used for Apple/Mac Based products. "
- Title: [Is iCal free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-ical-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/hcl-domino-vs-ical)