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IBM Domino

Paid#23 of 28 in Application Servers

IBM Domino: A self-hosted server for Domino apps, messaging, replication and clustered failover. Ranked #23 of 28 in Application Servers by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for teams running Domino applications and mail services.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Teams running Domino applications and mail services
Java standard
None
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Hosts web applications and pages from files or Domino databases
- Supports database replication, clustered failover and workload balancing
- Includes directory and mail routing, monitoring, and a Docker-compatible image
Where it doesn't
- Not a general Java application server; Java standard support is none
- Most administration tasks require the Domino Administrator client
- Pricing is handled through sales rather than published plan tiers

Our verdict on IBM Domino

IBM Domino is a server platform for business and collaboration applications, messaging, and web services, maintained and documented by HCLSoftware. It includes an NSF document database, and applications can be accessed through Notes clients or web browsers. Teams running Domino applications and mail services are the clearest fit; it is also positioned for small, mid-market, and enterprise organizations that need self-hosted server services.

Domino's scope goes beyond serving web pages. It supports database replication and clustered-server failover, with workload balancing across cluster servers. Directory and mail-routing services sit alongside server monitoring and performance statistics. That makes it relevant where application hosting, messaging, and continuity need to coexist in a Domino environment. It is not a general Java application server: its Java standard support is listed as none, so teams seeking a conventional Java server should consider another product.

Deployment options include self-hosted installation and a Docker-compatible container image; the supported platforms include Windows, Linux, and web. Linux requirements include RHEL/CentOS 7.4+, RHEL 8.0+ or equivalent Linux OS, while Windows and IBM i support depend on platform and version. The Domino Administrator client handles most Notes and Domino administration. Integrations include IBM App Connect, IBM WebSphere, and IBM DB2. Pricing is contact-sales, so buyers should expect to discuss commercial terms directly rather than compare public plan tiers. Choose Domino for its combined application, mail, replication, and cluster capabilities; look elsewhere if the priority is a general-purpose Java application server.

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IBM Domino pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 23 Sep 2026.

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IBM Domino fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Java standard	None
Deployment model	Self_hosted
Clustering	Yes
Admin console	Yes
Container support	Yes
Supported operating systems	RHEL/CentOS 7.4+, RHEL 8.0+ or equivalent Linux OS; Windows and IBM i support depend on platform/version
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms	Windows, Linux, Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: IBM App Connect, IBM WebSphere, IBM DB2
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	ibm.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

IBM Domino integrations

IBM Domino lists 3 integrations on its own site.

IBM App Connect
IBM WebSphere
IBM DB2

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