Comparison

HCL Sametime vs BuzzLine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HCL Sametime

Secure, persistent team chat and real-time meetings across web, desktop, and mobile. Ideal for regulated industries and government entities requiring data security and auditability.

Highlights
  • Persistent chat
  • Instant meetings
  • Cross-device support
  • Contact list management
  • File and photo sharing
  • Meeting recordings
  • Screen sharing
Features
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HCL Sametime: Secure Team Chat & Meetings HCL Sametime is a highly secure, persistent team chat and meetings platform designed for the modern enterprise. Communicate in real-time across web, desktop, and mobile with the confidence that your data remains private and protected. Built for Regulated Industries Sametime is the premier choice for government entities, financial institutions, and companies in regulated industries. Whether you are navigating strict data privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA) or require data gravity solutions, Sametime ensures your communications are secure, auditable, and under your control. Key Features: Modern Collaboration: Persistent 1:1 and group chats, now featuring Channels for better team organization. Secure Meetings: Instant or scheduled meetings with audio/video, lecture-style support, and recording capabilities. Seamless Mobility: Multi-device support with QR code one-click setup and enhanced CarPlay integration. Smart Tools: Edit sent messages, search chat history, and preview rich URLs directly in the app. Broadcast & Share: Send files, photos, and broadcast announcements to your entire community. Pinned Priority: Keep your most important chats and meetings at the top of your list. Advanced Integration: Works with HCL Sametime server versions 10, 11, and 12, including deployments embedded in HCL Domino Workspace environments. What’s New (HCL Sametime version 12.0.2 Required): Stream & Share: YouTube streaming, Live Streaming, and Camera/Screen share viewing. What’s New (HCL Sametime version 12.0.3 Required): Reactions: Streamline feedback and boost engagement with the ability to add emoji reactions to messages. Chat Search: Quickly retrieve critical information with an enhanced search to locate specific messages across your entire chat history. Read Receipts: Gain real-time visibility into your communications with indicators that confirm when your messages have been viewed by recipients. What’s New (HCL Sametime version 12.0.4 Required): Channels: Streamline department communication and project alignment within dedicated team spaces featuring full moderator controls. Edit Chat: Maintain flawless accuracy in your everyday communications with the flexibility to easily correct sent messages. Meeting Reactions: Boost live interaction and expressive feedback during video sessions with an expanded emoji palette. Meeting Summaries: Extract critical insights and catch up on missed meeting discussions seamlessly with intelligent transcript summaries powered by HCL Domino IQ. Domino Files Integration: Save chat file attachments directly to Domino Files, and share files by selecting them from Domino Files. Connectivity to HCL Sametime server infrastructure is required. Learn more at: hcl-software.com/sametime

About

BuzzLine

Features
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Buzzline is a private, end-to-end encrypted messenger built for teams and the people they work with. Every message, voice note, photo, and file is encrypted on your device using the Signal Protocol β€” so no one in between, not even us, can read your conversations. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Direct messages β€” fast, reliable one-to-one chat β€’ Channels β€” open rooms your organization can discover and join β€’ Teams β€” private, invite-only spaces where you control who joins β€’ Voice notes, photos, and videos β€” all encrypted before they leave your device β€’ Multi-device β€” your history stays in sync across your phone, tablet, and the web β€’ Replies, reactions, read receipts, and typing indicators PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ End-to-end encryption on every message and attachment (Signal Protocol) β€’ The server stores only encrypted data β€” it never sees your plaintext β€’ You're in control: delete your account and wipe this device at any time Buzzline keeps your team's communication secure without getting in the way.

Screenshots

HCL Sametime4 screens
BuzzLine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BuzzLine at 15.0 against HCL Sametime's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
HCL Sametime versus BuzzLine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHCL SametimeBuzzLine
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews36.4% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size105 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHCL America Inc.Kailash Sharma

In-app purchases

None

HCL Sametime

No in-app purchases

None

BuzzLine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HCL Sametime free?
HCL Sametime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BuzzLine free?
BuzzLine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HCL Sametime or BuzzLine have ads?
Neither HCL Sametime nor BuzzLine shows ads.

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