--- description: Review of HCL Connections Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: HCL Connections | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Social Networking Tools](/directory/4178/social-networking/software) > [HCL Connections](/software/187489/hcl-connections) # HCL Connections Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/187489/hcl-connections Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/187489/hcl-connections?page=2) > HCL Connections is a collaboration tool that assists colleagues, business partners and customers with communication and workflow management. It is primarily designed for online meetings, instant messaging and file sharing. Key features of HCL Connections are collaboration analytics, email, calendars, social compliance, mail compliance, content management and connection engagement. With the project management tool, users can assign tasks to contacts and establish priorities. The document editing functionality provides a single platform on which teams can add comments and share files. Further, mobile support makes files, meetings and features accessible on Android, iOS and Windows Mobile. IBM Connections Cloud integrates with various applications available as part of Microsoft 365. It is licensed on a monthly subscription basis and support is provided via phone and an online help desk. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 21 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 21 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: HCL Software - **Founded**: 1991 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 6.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Activity/News Feed - Blogs - Brainstorming - Calendar Management - Communication Management - Contact Management - Content Management - Discussions/Forums - Document Management - Event Management - File Sharing - Group Management - Project Management - Real Time Editing - Real-Time Chat - User Profiles - Version Control - Video Conferencing - Workflow Management ## Category - [Social Networking Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4178/social-networking/software) ## Related Categories - [Social Networking Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4178/social-networking/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4138/collaboration/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Instagram](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/115029/instagram) — 4.7/5 (5144 reviews) 2. [Twitter/X](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/255619/twitter) — 4.5/5 (1793 reviews) 3. [Meta for Business](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/239876/facebook) — 4.4/5 (2372 reviews) 4. [Microsoft Viva Engage](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/101171/yammer) — 4.2/5 (819 reviews) 5. [Workplace from Meta](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/165817/workplace) — 4.4/5 (1351 reviews) ## Reviews ### "It is an excellent information consolidation tool ideal for the growth of organizations." — 4.0/5 > **Exson** | *30 April 2018* > > **Pros**: I like IBM because: Is a leading company in the social enterprise software market. It puts at the disposal of businessmen tools for cognitive analysis with business social networks allowing to improve decision making for the growth of companies. Thanks to the IBM tools you can perform data analysis that results in our ways of presenting and displaying the results. IBM provides a security and cognitive technology of social network data allowing results to be obtained that optimize the processes of the organization. The tools facilitate the combination of advanced business communications with collaborative tools that the market demands. They are tools that transmit a competitive image of the organization, being positive for the organizations. Offers conversation and meeting tools with security functions and data protection. Is a collaboration platform that can help you grow your business to its maximum potential allowing you to update based on market behavior. > > **Cons**: The least I like about IBM; I believe that the image of the interfaces can be improved considering a grass of light colors. You can add models of results analysis reports, and management indicators by project type. It's a program that I personally like a lot, and therefore, there are few negative observations. > > IBM is a prestigious communication tool that allowed the organization to consolidate 7 years of record of information related to the load of projects financed to organizations and entities in the 24 states of the country. Thanks to the tools, it was possible to understand the results information allowing to make decisions focused on the long-term growth of the organization. It is a tool that allowed the organization to update and adapt to the dynamics of the market, being currently more efficient in compliance with the processes. ----- ### "Keeps you in constant communication with your work team" — 4.0/5 > **Carlos** | *27 April 2019* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of the features that stand out about this software is that it is not very eye-catching and yet it contains all the functions and tools to enhance and boost teamwork. At the platform level generates a communication space like a social network but business, with different channels of communication, messaging, creating communities to work on your projects or departments, are features that can be customized without problem according to your needs. In addition, you will have additional integration options from IBM. > > **Cons**: The import and export of data tends to be a bit clumsy, it must be more fluid so that the information is available at the required time without setbacks. > > It is an excellent tool when you need to lighten and improve the working environment, has meant for us a better integration of staff in their different areas, without vertical relationships only support and collaboration we have achieved in this space. ----- ### "Workplace social networking hub" — 4.0/5 > **Tawanda** | *11 August 2019* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that Connections is a complete resource center for peer to peer sharing and collaboration. Whether you are working on a research work or a project ideas keep floating around freely as long as you are subscribed to the relevant CoP > > **Cons**: Its a bit of a chunky product which first time users might find intimidating. The pricing I suppose limits the number of business units who can opt for against competition > > I feel if i were to loose access to IBM Connections I will really feel the gap. That said, Connections has become our daily pastime in professional and social collaboration within and without the organisation. It isva go to resource center which never sleeps\! ----- ### "Dynamize the communication within your company" — 4.0/5 > **Natasha** | *30 September 2019* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is a platform with which you can develop communication and collaborative work in an enjoyable and creative way, works as a kind of social network that allows you to create a comfortable working environment, pleasant and effective, you can create different communication channels, such as blog or discussion forums on certain topics, this makes the interaction is dynamic and or > > **Cons**: The software is a bit heavy, especially if the PCs are not very current. Of rest, it's a platform that does honor to its brand > > It is a good space for discussion of creative projects, encourages each team member to communicate and not be afraid to express their own ideas, all working together in healthy competition for the achievement of the objectives of the company, one of the most used channels is the discussion forum is great and works very well to get your recommendations, opinions and views, has no loss this platform ----- ### "Highly Recommend for Workplace productivity" — 5.0/5 > **Khothatso** | *10 August 2022* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: HCL Connections is one of the best software tools that helps to achieve workplace productivity. If you want to create a community in workplace then this is tool for you to achieve that. My colleagues and I use it to exchange ideas, communicate, video chat and everything happens in real time. The user interface is simple and effective to use and hassle free and its price point is also good. > > **Cons**: I have no negative things to say about this software because I haven't had bad experiences with it, so far so good\! > > My overall experience using HCL Connections has been great, I can highly recommend it if you consistency in communication with your at work. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/187489/hcl-connections?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/187489/hcl-connections) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data