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HCL Verse vs Hiri

Both stand on email clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

HCL Verse

Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

HCL Verse brings email, calendars, collaboration, security controls, and deployment flexibility into one enterprise service. Buyers should account for its server requirement for mobile apps and request pricing from HCL.

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Hiri

Free trial LinuxMacWindows

Hiri combines Microsoft-focused email with tasks, calendars, contacts, delegation, and offline work. Confirm that your mail provider is supported and compare the annual or lifetime licensing terms before purchasing.

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The facts

HCL VerseHiri
Free planNot publishedA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, Mac, Web, WindowsLinux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestAnnual: $39 a year
Plans published12
MakerNot publishedHiri
Websitehcl-software.comhiri.com
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HCL Verse: what it does well

  • Web, desktop, and mobile platforms
  • Offline access
  • Integrated chat and file sharing
  • Digital signing and encryption
  • Cloud, hybrid, or on-premises deployment

What to know first

  • Pricing is available only on request
  • Mobile apps require an HCL Traveler server
  • Downloads require an entitled My HCLSoftware account
  • Some meeting support starts at version 3.2.1

Hiri: what it does well

  • Offline email, drafts, and message actions
  • Shared calendars and Scheduling Assistant
  • Active Directory Global Address List
  • Seven-day trial without a credit card
  • Install on multiple devices

What to know first

  • Gmail and Yahoo are unsupported
  • No free plan
  • Purchase required after seven-day trial
  • Annual licence is charged per person

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