HCL Domino
The facts below are what the maker publishes about HCL Domino, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From HCL Domino's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| HCL Domino Complete Collaboration Business Edition (CCB Perpetual and CEO) | Priced on request | available by special agreement · Domino Leap limited to a maximum of 5 enterprise apps |
| HCL Domino Complete Collaboration Solution Partner Edition (CCS) | Priced on request | term license · intended for ISVs and solution partners |
| HCL Domino Complete Collaboration Business Edition (CCB Term) | Priced on request | per-user everything · future Domino features included · full Domino Leap · unlimited server PVU entitlements for HEI and SAP Connector |
| HCL Domino Complete Collaboration External User (CCX) | Priced on request | term license · intended for B2B users |
The facts
Each one read from HCL Domino's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Authentication security
- Domino supports SAML federation, OpenID Connect single sign-on, and HTTP Bearer authentication using OIDC.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Container deployment
- HCL Domino is available as a container image for current Docker or Podman runtimes, but converting a non-container server is not supported.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Core purpose
- HCL Domino is described as a secure rapid application development server and secure email platform.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Cryptography
- Domino 12.0.2 upgraded to OpenSSL 3.0.5 and uses the OpenSSL 3.0 FIPS provider on Windows, Linux, and AIX.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Enterprise integrations
- The Domino documentation lists Enterprise Integrator for high-volume data transfers and a Domino Connector for SAP Solutions for SAP ERP access.checked 1 Oct 2026
- License measurement
- The Domino License Administration tool scans logs and configurations and generates reports under administrator control that HCL describes as fully GDPR compliant.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Low-code development
- HCL Domino Leap lets citizen developers create and iterate solutions using the same infrastructure, governance, and security.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Modern integrations
- Domino 2026 adds updated REST APIs and improved JSON parsing for LotusScript to connect with modern development ecosystems and third-party tools.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Private AI
- Domino IQ uses retrieval-augmented generation to query Domino databases with natural language behind the firewall.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Security posture
- HCL Domino 2026 describes its collaboration as BSI certified and supports phishing-resistant Passkeys.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Supported infrastructure
- Domino 2026 has certified support for IBM i 7.6, Red Hat 10, and Windows Server 2025.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Upgrade assistance
- The Domino Upgrade Factory provides environment analysis, hands-on upgrade help, and go-live support at no additional cost.checked 1 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browser and mobile access
- HCL Nomad modernizes existing Domino applications for browsers and mobile without rewrites.checked 1 Oct 2026
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