# HCL Notes, Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration vs Google Workspace Comparison

| | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.2 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 188 | 140 | 48,019 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (61.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $6.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### HCL Notes

**Not enough data**

### Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration

Pros:
- Daily Usage (1 reviews)


### Google Workspace

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1396 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (1000 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (591 reviews)
- Limited Features (545 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.2 (146 reviews) | 7.9 (111 reviews) | 9.1 (38034 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 6.5 (146 reviews) | 8.2 (111 reviews) | 9.3 (38267 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.2 (37 reviews) | 6.9 (37 reviews) | 9.2 (10158 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (33 reviews) | 7.7 (38 reviews) | 9.0 (8592 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.9 (116 reviews) | 7.7 (91 reviews) | 8.6 (30313 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (32 reviews) | 7.9 (35 reviews) | 9.0 (7923 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 3.7 (145 reviews) | 5.6 (108 reviews) | 8.7 (36689 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### HCL Notes

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Workspace

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Business Starter

Price: $6.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.9/10 | 9340 |

#### File Management

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (8056 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (8103 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (8192 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (8234 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7821 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (129 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (132 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (128 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File following** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7588 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (8439 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (7935 reviews) | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (6875 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (6063 reviews) | 
| **Policies and Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (5879 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (5825 reviews) | 
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (6318 reviews) | 
| **Storage Zones** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5305 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (6444 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (2157 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1744 reviews) | 
| **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1672 reviews) | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1511 reviews) | 

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business Instant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.6/10 | 2747 |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (2114 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (2237 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (2053 reviews) | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (2190 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (2244 reviews) | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (2281 reviews) | 
| **Web Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (2348 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1893 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (258 reviews) | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (252 reviews) | 
| **Smart Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (251 reviews) | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (249 reviews) | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (250 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (138 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (137 reviews) | 

### Screen Sharing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.7/10 | 3767 |

#### Presenter Tools

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (2813 reviews) | 
| **Notifications Blocker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (2419 reviews) | 
| **Remote Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (2303 reviews) | 
| **Switch Presenter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (2715 reviews) | 

#### Conferencing Options

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Group Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (3092 reviews) | 
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (3145 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (3267 reviews) | 

#### Application Tools

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Password Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (2487 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (2564 reviews) | 
| **In-Browser Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (2864 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Screen Sharing

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (212 reviews) | 

### Presentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.5/10 | 2152 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Slide Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1830 reviews) | 
| **Presenter Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1813 reviews) | 
| **Auto Save** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (1860 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (1704 reviews) | 
| **Template Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (1708 reviews) | 
| **Template Creator** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (1636 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1825 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1607 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1707 reviews) | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1764 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (542 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (531 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (528 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (536 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Music** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (518 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (526 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (525 reviews) | 

### Email Client

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | 7.8/10 | 32 |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Inbox Tools

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Filters** | 8.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | 7.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | 7.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Coordination Tools

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | 7.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contacts** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 7.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Options

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Application** | 7.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Application** | 7.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Email Client - Agentic AI

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Spreadsheets

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 9.0/10 | 2275 |

#### Calculating

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1858 reviews) | 
| **Auto Recalculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1746 reviews) | 

#### Insights

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Charts and Graphs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1731 reviews) | 
| **Tables** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1798 reviews) | 

#### Editing

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1730 reviews) | 
| **Collaborative Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1904 reviews) | 
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1784 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Addons** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1588 reviews) | 
| **Multi Device Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1807 reviews) | 
| **Importing and Exporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1821 reviews) | 
| **Autosave** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (1915 reviews) | 

### Office Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 9.0/10 | 2338 |

#### Applications

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Basic applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1624 reviews) | 
| **Suite access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1409 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (1242 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1663 reviews) | 
| **Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1238 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1512 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1436 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1291 reviews) | 
| **Auto save** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (1352 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Office Suites

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (426 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (452 reviews) | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | 8.9/10 | 16 |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.8/10 | 7153 |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (5941 reviews) | 
| **Presentations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (4184 reviews) | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (3641 reviews) | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (4232 reviews) | 
| **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (3971 reviews) | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (5805 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (5178 reviews) | 
| **Participant Permissions** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (5458 reviews) | 
| **One-Click Join** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (4170 reviews) | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (5753 reviews) | 
| **Browser Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (4244 reviews) | 
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (3818 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (383 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (386 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (383 reviews) | 

### Survey

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.6/10 | 1195 |

#### Survey Management

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Survey Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1019 reviews) | 
| **Question Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1040 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (996 reviews) | 
| **Survey Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1013 reviews) | 

#### Survey Customization

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branching/Skip Logic** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (865 reviews) | 
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (918 reviews) | 
| **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (912 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (756 reviews) | 

#### Survey Insights

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (995 reviews) | 
| **BI Tools Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (761 reviews) | 
| **Data Exporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (973 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (967 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Survey

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (81 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (79 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (80 reviews) | 

### Calendar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.7/10 | 1774 |

#### Calendar View

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Calendar View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1458 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Viewing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1420 reviews) | 

#### Shared Calendar

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1483 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1432 reviews) | 

#### Accessibility

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Reader Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1238 reviews) | 
| **Keyboard Shortcuts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (1295 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sync Multiple Calendars** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1364 reviews) | 
| **Import Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1337 reviews) | 
| **Software Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1354 reviews) | 

#### Notifications

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customized Calendar Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1388 reviews) | 
| **Location-Based Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1240 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (763 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (762 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (759 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Calendar

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (308 reviews) | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.8/10 | 1903 |

#### Design

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1405 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1414 reviews) | 
| **Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1408 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1524 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1490 reviews) | 

#### File Types

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1507 reviews) | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1476 reviews) | 
| **Web Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1225 reviews) | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1485 reviews) | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1435 reviews) | 
| **Document Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1511 reviews) | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1468 reviews) | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1302 reviews) | 
| **Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1380 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1353 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1335 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (1079 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (757 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (745 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (733 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (733 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (729 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (303 reviews) | 

### Email

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.2/10 | 1035 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (838 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (829 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (819 reviews) | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (323 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (328 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (316 reviews) | 

### Note-Taking Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 7.8/10 | 108 |

#### Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (76 reviews) | 

### AI Presentation Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI-Assisted Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Presentation Structuring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Slide Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Slide** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform basics

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slide Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Website Builder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HCL Notes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.5/10 | 508 |

#### Customizations

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (428 reviews) | 
| **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (432 reviews) | 
| **HTML Input** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (396 reviews) | 
| **Domain Name** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (407 reviews) | 

#### Growth

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (339 reviews) | 
| **Site Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (365 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (339 reviews) | 
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (321 reviews) | 
| **Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (345 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (394 reviews) | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (404 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (400 reviews) | 
| **WordPress Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (143 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (150 reviews) | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to HCL Notes (1):** [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client)

**Unique to Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration (2):** [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing)

**Unique to Google Workspace (14):** [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging), [Screen Sharing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-sharing), [Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/note-taking-software), [Spreadsheets Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spreadsheets), [Website Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-builder), [Presentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/presentation-software), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation), [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration), [Office Suites Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/office-suites), [Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/calendar-software), [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email), [Survey Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/survey), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), [AI Presentation Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-presentation-tools)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | HCL Notes | Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 19.9% | 22.3% | 46.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 18.7% | 44.6% | 34.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 61.4% | 33.1% | 19.3% | 

### By Industry

#### HCL Notes

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.1%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Accounting:** 7.6%
- **Chemicals:** 4.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1%
- **Banking:** 3.5%
- **Government Administration:** 3.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 43.5%

#### Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5%
- **Higher Education:** 10.8%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Internet:** 7.5%
- **Education Management:** 5.0%
- **Research:** 4.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Executive Office:** 3.3%
- **Accounting:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 38.3%

#### Google Workspace

- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.2%
- **Education Management:** 8.3%
- **Computer Software:** 7.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.7%
- **Higher Education:** 5.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.3%
- **Internet:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 50.6%

---
## Alternatives

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- [Spike](https://www.g2.com/products/spike/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (19017 reviews)
- [Constant Contact](https://www.g2.com/products/constant-contact/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (7391 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### HCL Notes

- Title: [In what industries is IBM Notes mostly used?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/in-what-industries-is-ibm-notes-mostly-used) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "In my experience IBM Notes is used mainly as a client for IBM Domino, which is an email server integrated into a rich platform for application..."

### Zimbra Collaboration Enterprise Collaboration

- Title: [How does Zimbra mail server work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-zimbra-mail-server-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Great and very reliable "
- Title: [What is Zimbra mail server?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zimbra-mail-server) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It's a server that provides a suite of email-related services, including email, calendar, addressbook, tasks, and briefcase (which stores documents). It's a..."
- Title: [when did zimbra launch?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50763-when-did-zimbra-launch) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The origin of the company dates back to 2005, when the first version was released."

### Google Workspace

- Title: [Internet Connection](https://www.g2.com/discussions/internet-connection) — 25 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "yes , company can working on it. but company need a focus on real time network customer things"
- Title: [Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13790-is-there-a-way-to-see-everyone-all-at-once-on-the-screen) — 21 comments, 11 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "No, there is no way to see everyone all at once on the screen in Google hangouts. If you want that feature go for zoom video conferencing app."
- Title: [Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-that-possible-to-see-the-files-from-multiple-google-accounts-simultaneously) — 17 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can do it, always you share your docs wit them or you can grant those accounts over your docs. You have multiple ways to do it even sharing by links."
- Title: [What tips do you have for effectively using Google Meet’s advanced features for large virtual meetings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-tips-do-you-have-for-effectively-using-google-meet-s-advanced-features-for-large-virtual-meetings) — 16 comments, 10 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "You need to practice using the features when you are less busy so that they can be familiar."
- Title: [Storing and Sharing web resources in google drive](https://www.g2.com/discussions/storing-and-sharing-web-resources-in-google-drive) — 15 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Depending on what you need the links for and how you need them organized, I have found Buzzstream very effective for keeping groups of links together."

---
**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/hcl-notes-vs-zimbra-collaboration-enterprise-collaboration-vs-google-workspace)